Genésio Arruda

1898-05-28 – 1967-10-03 (age 69) Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil

Biography

Genésio Arruda was a Brazilian actor, radio host, singer, composer, and film director. He became known on the stage for his role as a hillbilly.

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Known For

Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional

1997

as Self

O Dia É Nosso

1941

as Guarabira

Tristeza do Jeca

1961

as Coronel Policarpo

Zé do Periquito

1961

as Maestro

As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes

1960

as Homem que entra no saco

Uma Encrenca no Olimpo

1929

Carnival in A Major

1955

as Caipira

O Cineasta das Platéias

2002

Cômicos... + Cômicos...

1971

O Amor Não Traz Vantagens

1929

Vocação Irresistível

1924

as Caipira

O Babão

1930

as Zé Babão

Acabaram-se os Otários

1929

as Bentinho Samambaia

O Filme que Fala

2026

as Bentinho Samambaia (archive footage)

O Campeão de Foot-Ball

1931

as Zezinho

Apuros do Genésio

1940

as Elle