Portrait of Ruth de Souza

Ruth de Souza

Bio: Ruth Pinto de Souza was considered one of the great ladies of Brazilian dramaturgy and the first great reference for black artists on television for her notable roles. Ruth stood out for being the first black actress to star in a soap opera on Rede Globo in A Cabana do Pai Tomás (1969) — and the second on Brazilian television, after Yolanda Braga, in A Cor da Sua Pele (1965) on TV Tupi — in addition to being the first Brazilian artist nominated for the best actress award at an international film festival, for her work in Sinhá Moça (1954) at the Venice Film Festival
Born: Thu, May 12 1921
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Death: Sun, Jul 28 2019
Ruth de Souza is 98 years old
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Poster of Conversations with Ruth de Souza
Conversations with Ruth de Souza
Ruth de Souza would have been no older than
98 in Conversations with Ruth de Souza
Thu, Oct 06 2022
Poster of Primavera
Primavera
Ruth de Souza would have been no older than
98 in Primavera
as 'Josephina / Matilda / Madre Amélia'.
Thu, Feb 17 2022
Poster of Emicida: AmarElo - It's All for Yesterday
Emicida: AmarElo - It's All for Yesterday
Ruth de Souza would have been no older than
98 in Emicida: AmarElo - It's All for Yesterday
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Dec 08 2020
Poster of O Cinema das Mulheres
O Cinema das Mulheres
Ruth de Souza would have been no older than
98 in O Cinema das Mulheres
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 2020
Poster of Filhas de Lavadeiras
Filhas de Lavadeiras
Ruth de Souza was
98 in Filhas de Lavadeiras
as 'herself'.
Thu, Jul 04 2019
Poster of Pressed, Ripped Apart
Pressed, Ripped Apart
Ruth de Souza was
98 in Pressed, Ripped Apart
as '(archive footage)'.
Thu, Jun 06 2019
Poster of Inezita
Inezita
Ruth de Souza was
97 in Inezita
Thu, Oct 18 2018
Poster of Carolina Maria de Jesus
Carolina Maria de Jesus
Ruth de Souza was
96 in Carolina Maria de Jesus
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 2018
Poster of Pitanga
Pitanga
Ruth de Souza was
95 in Pitanga
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 23 2016
Poster of O Vendedor de Passados
O Vendedor de Passados
Ruth de Souza was
92 in O Vendedor de Passados
as 'Dona Célia'.
Fri, May 09 2014
Poster of Inezita Barroso - A Voz e a Viola
Inezita Barroso - A Voz e a Viola
Ruth de Souza was
92 in Inezita Barroso - A Voz e a Viola
Thu, Nov 21 2013
Poster of Abdias Nascimento
Abdias Nascimento
Ruth de Souza was
89 in Abdias Nascimento
Sun, May 01 2011
Poster of Em Quadro: A História de 4 Negros nas Telas
Em Quadro: A História de 4 Negros nas Telas
Ruth de Souza was
87 in Em Quadro: A História de 4 Negros nas Telas
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 02 2009
Poster of Daughters of the Wind
Daughters of the Wind
Ruth de Souza was
84 in Daughters of the Wind
as 'Cida'.
Fri, Sep 16 2005
Poster of A Mãe e o Filho da Mãe
A Mãe e o Filho da Mãe
Ruth de Souza was
81 in A Mãe e o Filho da Mãe
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Movie Theaters of Rio
Movie Theaters of Rio
Ruth de Souza was
80 in Movie Theaters of Rio
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 27 2001
Poster of Distraída para a Morte
Distraída para a Morte
Ruth de Souza was
79 in Distraída para a Morte
as 'Carolina de Jesus'.
Thu, Feb 15 2001
Poster of Denying Brazil
Denying Brazil
Ruth de Souza was
79 in Denying Brazil
as 'Herself'.
Mon, Nov 20 2000
Poster of O Aleijadinho - Paixão, Glória e Suplício
O Aleijadinho - Paixão, Glória e Suplício
Ruth de Souza was
78 in O Aleijadinho - Paixão, Glória e Suplício
as 'Joana'.
Sun, Jan 02 2000
Poster of A Fit of Rage
A Fit of Rage
Ruth de Souza was
78 in A Fit of Rage
as 'Mariana'.
Tue, Jun 01 1999
Poster of Boca
Boca
Ruth de Souza was
73 in Boca
as 'Mrs. Esteban'.
Fri, Sep 16 1994
Poster of O Construtor de Sonhos
O Construtor de Sonhos
Ruth de Souza was
73 in O Construtor de Sonhos
Wed, Aug 03 1994
Poster of Eu, Mulher Negra
Eu, Mulher Negra
Ruth de Souza was
73 in Eu, Mulher Negra
Sun, Jun 05 1994
Poster of High Art
High Art
Ruth de Souza was
70 in High Art
as 'Old Woman Kissing'.
Sat, Jun 01 1991
Poster of Only One Survived
Only One Survived
Ruth de Souza was
69 in Only One Survived
as 'Mama Santa'.
Sat, Oct 27 1990
Poster of As Divas Negras do Cinema Brasileiro
As Divas Negras do Cinema Brasileiro
Ruth de Souza was
67 in As Divas Negras do Cinema Brasileiro
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Jubiabá
Jubiabá
Ruth de Souza was
66 in Jubiabá
as 'Tia Luiza'.
Thu, Sep 17 1987
Poster of Memória Vera Cruz: A Recuperação de um Sonho
Memória Vera Cruz: A Recuperação de um Sonho
Ruth de Souza was
66 in Memória Vera Cruz: A Recuperação de um Sonho
Mon, Aug 03 1987
Poster of Fruit of Love
Fruit of Love
Ruth de Souza was
59 in Fruit of Love
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Who Killed Pacifico?
Who Killed Pacifico?
Ruth de Souza was
56 in Who Killed Pacifico?
Wed, Jun 01 1977
Poster of Sweet Thieves
Sweet Thieves
Ruth de Souza was
56 in Sweet Thieves
as 'Rainha Louca'.
Thu, May 26 1977
Poster of Pontal da Solidão
Pontal da Solidão
Ruth de Souza was
55 in Pontal da Solidão
Fri, Dec 31 1976
Poster of Pureza Proibida
Pureza Proibida
Ruth de Souza was
53 in Pureza Proibida
Sat, Apr 26 1975
Poster of Um Homem Célebre
Um Homem Célebre
Ruth de Souza was
52 in Um Homem Célebre
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of The Naked Man
The Naked Man
Ruth de Souza was
46 in The Naked Man
Mon, Mar 04 1968
Poster of Gimba, Presidente dos Valentes
Gimba, Presidente dos Valentes
Ruth de Souza was
42 in Gimba, Presidente dos Valentes
Sat, Jun 22 1963
Poster of O Cabeleira
O Cabeleira
Ruth de Souza was
41 in O Cabeleira
Tue, Jan 01 1963
Poster of Assault on the Pay Train
Assault on the Pay Train
Ruth de Souza was
41 in Assault on the Pay Train
as 'Judith'.
Sun, Sep 02 1962
Poster of Bruma Seca
Bruma Seca
Ruth de Souza was
40 in Bruma Seca
as 'Luisa'.
Mon, May 29 1961
Poster of Death Commands Brigandage
Death Commands Brigandage
Ruth de Souza was
39 in Death Commands Brigandage
as 'Rezadeira'.
Wed, Dec 28 1960
Poster of Macumba Love
Macumba Love
Ruth de Souza was
39 in Macumba Love
as 'Mama Rata-loi'.
Wed, Jun 01 1960
Poster of Favela
Favela
Ruth de Souza was
38 in Favela
Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of Lonesome Women
Lonesome Women
Ruth de Souza was
37 in Lonesome Women
Sat, Apr 18 1959
Poster of Ravina
Ravina
Ruth de Souza was
37 in Ravina
Tue, Feb 24 1959
Poster of Osso, Amor e Papagaios
Osso, Amor e Papagaios
Ruth de Souza was
35 in Osso, Amor e Papagaios
Sat, Feb 23 1957
Poster of Quem matou Anabela?
Quem matou Anabela?
Ruth de Souza was
34 in Quem matou Anabela?
as 'Shirley'.
Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of Candinho
Candinho
Ruth de Souza was
32 in Candinho
as 'Manuela'.
Thu, Mar 25 1954
Poster of The Landowner's Daughter
The Landowner's Daughter
Ruth de Souza was
31 in The Landowner's Daughter
as 'Sabina'.
Mon, May 11 1953
Poster of Terra é Sempre Terra
Terra é Sempre Terra
Ruth de Souza was
29 in Terra é Sempre Terra
Sat, Mar 17 1951
Poster of Angela
Angela
Ruth de Souza was
29 in Angela
Thu, Jan 11 1951
Poster of The Shadow of Another
The Shadow of Another
Ruth de Souza was
29 in The Shadow of Another
Fri, Oct 27 1950
Poster of Também Somos Irmãos
Também Somos Irmãos
Ruth de Souza was
28 in Também Somos Irmãos
as 'Rosália'.
Sat, Oct 15 1949
Poster of Terra Violenta
Terra Violenta
Ruth de Souza was
28 in Terra Violenta
as 'Empregada'.
Mon, Aug 15 1949
Poster of Falta Alguém no Manicômio
Falta Alguém no Manicômio
Ruth de Souza was
27 in Falta Alguém no Manicômio
Tue, Aug 31 1948

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Clone
The Clone
Ruth de Souza was
80+ in The Clone
as 'Dona Mocinha da Silva'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 2001
Poster of Memorial de Maria Moura
Memorial de Maria Moura
Ruth de Souza was
73+ in Memorial de Maria Moura
as 'Siá Mena'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 17 1994
Poster of Rainha da Sucata
Rainha da Sucata
Ruth de Souza was
68+ in Rainha da Sucata
as 'Juíza Elizabeth Andrade'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1990
Poster of Mandala
Mandala
Ruth de Souza was
66+ in Mandala
as 'Zezé (Maria José Barbosa)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 12 1987
Poster of The Legacy of Guldenburgs
The Legacy of Guldenburgs
Ruth de Souza was
65+ in The Legacy of Guldenburgs
as 'Antonia'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 29 1987
Poster of Corpo a Corpo
Corpo a Corpo
Ruth de Souza was
63+ in Corpo a Corpo
as 'Jurema Nascimento Rangel'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 1984
Poster of Sétimo Sentido
Sétimo Sentido
Ruth de Souza was
60+ in Sétimo Sentido
as 'Jerusa'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 29 1982
Poster of Olhai os Lírios do Campo
Olhai os Lírios do Campo
Ruth de Souza was
58+ in Olhai os Lírios do Campo
as 'Mariana'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 1980
Poster of Sinal de Alerta
Sinal de Alerta
Ruth de Souza was
57+ in Sinal de Alerta
as 'Adelaide'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 31 1978
Poster of Sinhazinha Flô
Sinhazinha Flô
Ruth de Souza was
56+ in Sinhazinha Flô
as 'Justa'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 1977
Poster of O Casarão
O Casarão
Ruth de Souza was
55+ in O Casarão
as 'marchand da galeria de arte'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 07 1976
Poster of O Grito
O Grito
Ruth de Souza was
54+ in O Grito
as 'Albertina'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 27 1975
Poster of O Rebu
O Rebu
Ruth de Souza was
53+ in O Rebu
as 'Lourdes'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 04 1974
Poster of Os Ossos do Barão
Os Ossos do Barão
Ruth de Souza was
52+ in Os Ossos do Barão
as 'Elisa'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 08 1973
Poster of O Bem-Amado
O Bem-Amado
Ruth de Souza was
51+ in O Bem-Amado
as 'Francisca (Chiquinha do Parto)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 22 1973
Poster of O Homem Que Deve Morrer
O Homem Que Deve Morrer
Ruth de Souza was
50+ in O Homem Que Deve Morrer
as 'Das Dores (Ma. das Dores)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 14 1971
Poster of A Cabana do Pai Tomás
A Cabana do Pai Tomás
Ruth de Souza was
48+ in A Cabana do Pai Tomás
as 'Cloé'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 07 1969