Vinícius de Oliveira

Born: 1985-07-18

Vinícius de Oliveira (born July 18, 1985) is a Brazilian actor. He was born in Rio de Janeiro. He lived in Bonsucesso, Rio de Janeiro with his mother, who had to work hard to support him and his three siblings. To make ends meet, he even started working as a shoe shiner, always dreaming of becoming a professional football player. Nevertheless, his life radically changed when, while shining shoes, he was discovered by director Walter Salles and cast to play the role of Josué in the acclaimed film Central do Brasil. Thanks to Salles' support Vinícius was able to take both English and theater lessons. He is currently enrolled as a student at PUC-RIO, where he intends to graduate as a film director. In addition to his groundbreaking role, he has also participated in several other projects such as the soap opera Suave Veneno Rede Globo and the film "Linha de Passe" that has been awarded in Cannes Film Festival.


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Central Station

as Josué Fontenele de Paiva
Released: 1998-11-20

An emotional journey of a former school teacher, who writes letters for illiterate people, and a...

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Behind the Sun

as Membro da Família Ferreira
Released: 2001-12-12

Brazilian badlands, April 1910. Tonho is ordered by his father to avenge the death of his older...

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Federal Bank Heist

as Denivaldo
Released: 2011-07-22

"The Baron" wanted to commit the perfect heist involving 3 tons of money and no violence. For...

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Neon Bull

as Junior
Released: 2016-01-14

Iremar works at the rodeo in North East of Brazil. From his home, the truck he uses to transport...

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Linha de Passe

as Dario
Released: 2008-09-05

In the periphery of São Paulo, the pregnant single mother Cleuza works as maid in the apartment...

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The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga

as Josias
Released: 2011-01-02

Based on Guimarães Rosa's (classic Brazilian author) short story, the movie tells the story of...

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Trinta

as uncredited
Released: 2013-10-18

Biopic about the late Joãozinho Trinta, a self-taught classical dancer who turned Rio's Carnival...

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Um Dia Qualquer

as Maciel
Released: 2022-06-23

Under the masks and fantasies of another day in Rio's suburbs, the intense reality of families...

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If God Comes Let Him Bring a Gun

as Damião
Released: 2014-11-22

A young man on leave from prison, his straitlaced brother, his best friend, a rookie cop and a...

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Demonia: A Melodrama in 3 Acts

as Rildo
Released: 2016-09-01

Demônia is a devilish being. Or an evil woman.​

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Motolove

as Cadu
Released: 2017-10-11

Xeu and Lidiane are going to have a child. She pressures him to sell his motorcycle and get...

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Stray Bullet

as Carlos
Released: 2003-08-01

The path of five bullets and the people they pass during a shootout in a square. Anyone can die.

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Moto Anjos

as Alexandre
Released: 2015-01-01

Alex is a resourceful motoboy who cheats death daily on the most dangerous streets in the world....

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Cortina Fechada

as Diogo
Released: 2024-04-02

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As Órbitas

as Rafael
Released: 2012-01-01

Rafael wakes up in an abandoned hospital, blind and covered in bandages. Agonizing, he sets for...

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Capitão Brasil

as uncredited
Released: 2017-06-01

When chaos takes over the streets, the life of a ten-year-old boy begins to crumble. It is at...

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A Matriarca

as uncredited
Released: 2024-03-15

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Suave Veneno

as Adelmo de Alencar Júnior
First aired: 1999-01-18

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Sintonia

as Éder
First aired: 2019-08-09

Told through three different characters' perspectives, the story of Sintonia explores the...

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Um Dia Qualquer

as Maciel
First aired: 2020-08-17

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Second Call

as Pedro Torres Soares
First aired: 2019-10-08

'Second Call' focuses on the resilience stories of teachers and students in a complex public...

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Not My Fault: Brazil

as uncredited
First aired: 2022-08-10

During Brazil’s Carnaval, the country escapes the mundane in exuberant fashion: sexual freedom,...

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Irmãos Freitas

as Gilvan
First aired: 2019-10-20

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Santo Forte

as João
First aired: 2015-08-30

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