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Genésio Arruda
Born
May 28, 1898
Died: Oct 3, 1967
Lived 69 years
Place of Birth
Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Career Highlights
16
Movies
1
TV Shows
1
Directed
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Genésio Arruda
Acting
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.
Movies
16
TV Shows
1
Director
1
O Filme que Fala
as
Bentinho Samambaia (archive footage)
2026
O Cineasta das Platéias
Cast
2002
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
as
Self
1997
Cômicos... + Cômicos...
Cast
1971
Tristeza do Jeca
as
Coronel Policarpo
1961
Zé do Periquito
as
Maestro
1961
As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes
as
Homem que entra no saco
1960
Carnival in A Major
as
Caipira
1955
O Dia É Nosso
as
Guarabira
1941
Apuros do Genésio
as
Elle
1940
O Campeão de Foot-Ball
as
Zezinho
1931
O Babão
as
Zé Babão
1930
O Amor Não Traz Vantagens
Cast
1929
Acabaram-se os Otários
as
Bentinho Samambaia
1929
Uma Encrenca no Olimpo
Cast
1929
Vocação Irresistível
as
Caipira
1924
