Costinha

Born: 1923-03-25

Lírio Mário da Costa nasceu em 24 de março de 1923, no bairro carioca de Vila Isabel. Seu pai abandonou a família quando Lírio tinha 13 anos, mas não sem antes ensinar ao filho os segredos da profissão de palhaço de circo. Sem o pai, Costinha começou a trabalhar para ajudar nas despesas de casa. Foi boy, garçom de botequim e funcionário da loterial federal, mas nunca abandonou os picadeiros. Em 1942, aos 19 anos, foi empregado como faxineiro na Rádio Tomoio, onde divertia os colegas imitando homossexuais. Ainda foi radioator em diversos e importantes programas da época, como “Cadeira de Barbeiro”, “Recruta 23” e na primeira versão radiofônica da “Escolinha do Professor Raimundo”. Sua grande oportunidade veio quando passou no teste para um papel no filme “Anjo do lobo”. Nos anos seguintes, Costinha continuou trabalhando como ator de teatro de revista, até que foi chamado para participar de um espetáculo em São Paulo já com seu nome artístico.  O humorista iniciou sua carreira na televisão na TV Excelsior, no final dos anos 60, tornando-se um dos mais populares cômicos do país, com suas piadas e imitações caricatas de homossexual, que também fizeram com que seu trabalho fosse censurado em diversas ocasiões. Ao longo de mais de 50 anos de carreira, também participou de quase 20 filmes.  Seu último personagem interpretado foi Seu Mazarito, que contava piadas com os trejeitos efeminados que projetaram Costinha. 


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Stories Our Nannies Don't Tell

as caçador
Released: 1979-11-17

Erotic spoof of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

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Sherlock de Araque

as Deodato
Released: 1957-01-02

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Golias Contra o Homem das Bolinhas

as uncredited
Released: 1969-07-27

The adventures of a peaceful and infatuated man, who tries to identify the man who killed his...

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Inspector Faustão and the Vagabond

as superintendente
Released: 1991-04-20

Faustão, a fruit seller, is selected by God himself to become Inspector Faustão, defender of the...

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Nudista à Força

as Zeferino / Clementino
Released: 1966-08-14

The counterfeiter Clementino begins to be pursued by Interpol. Arriving in Sao Paulo, he notices...

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O Rei do Movimento

as uncredited
Released: 1955-05-30

Clementino is a postman who doesn't have much talent for the job and is six months behind in the...

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O Rei do Samba

as uncredited
Released: 1952-01-01

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O Libertino

as Comendador Emanuel
Released: 1973-01-01

Commander Emanuel is a man who dedicates his life to fighting pornography. Going through...

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Cômicos... + Cômicos...

as uncredited
Released: 1971-06-14

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O Dono da Bola

as Arquibaldo
Released: 1961-01-01

Young man participates in TV contests to help the girl he loves using the money he expects to win.

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Mud Angel

as uncredited
Released: 1951-04-01

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007½ no Carnaval

as Zé Cutia
Released: 1966-03-01

British secret agent 007½ is sent to Rio de Janeiro to recover the plans stolen from a new metal...

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O Diamante

as uncredited
Released: 1955-08-18

Disagreements between brothers and marital infidelity are just some of the consequences that the...

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Com Jeito Vai

as uncredited
Released: 1957-12-15

Two new recruits at a fire station headquarter engage in a competition between two sergeants in...

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E o Bicho Não Deu

as uncredited
Released: 1958-01-01

While trying to break an "animal game" gambling scheme, Det. Bartolomeu hits his head, and the...

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Salário Mínimo

as uncredited
Released: 1970-12-14

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De Pernas Pro Ar

as Faísca
Released: 1957-07-12

A street vendor and a servant theater, newly unemployed, accidentally swap their briefcases...

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Jesus Cristo, Eu Estou Aqui

as uncredited
Released: 1971-08-23

Low-budget comedy of errors about false miracles, Catholic priests, greedy politicians and a...

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The Mandarin

as uncredited
Released: 1995-11-06

The history of Brazilian popular music in the 20th Century, focusing specially on the life and...

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Costinha, o Rei da Selva

as uncredited
Released: 1975-07-17

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Como Ganhar na Loteria Sem Perder a Esportiva

as uncredited
Released: 1971-01-01

A comedy about the happiness of several people who won the number 12 of Sports Lottery, thinking...

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É de Chuá!

as uncredited
Released: 1958-01-01

The film narrates the adventures of the trickster Juca Moleza in the carnival while he has to...

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Entrei de Gaiato

as Bolota
Released: 1959-01-01

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Tô na Tua, Ô Bicho

as uncredited
Released: 1971-09-16

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Carnaval Barra Limpa

as uncredited
Released: 1967-06-05

The Syndicate of Brazilian Thieves tries to steal the world's greatest diamond, owned by the...

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As Aventuras de Robinson Crusoé

as Robinson Crusoé
Released: 1978-12-28

Robinson Crusoe spoof, with touches of Peter Pan. Shipwreck victim lands on a desert island,...

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As Aventuras de Chico Valente

as uncredited
Released: 1968-10-22

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Marujo Por Acaso

as uncredited
Released: 1954-06-16

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Minha Sogra é da Polícia

as uncredited
Released: 1958-01-01

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Costinha e o King Mong

as uncredited
Released: 1977-07-02

A band of criminals attempt to capture King Mong, a giant gorilla who lives in the jungle, where...

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O Viúvo Alegre

as uncredited
Released: 1960-01-11

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Angu de Caroço

as uncredited
Released: 1955-07-07

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Com Água na Boca

as uncredited
Released: 1956-01-01

Simple-minded young woman cherishes the dream of becoming a TV star. But during the tests she...

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Sai de Baixo

as uncredited
Released: 1956-08-11

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Escolinha do Professor Raimundo

as Mazarito
First aired: 1990-08-04

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