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Amácio Mazzaropi
Amácio Mazzaropi (April9, 1912 – June13, 1981 ) was a Brazilian actor and filmmaker.
Biography
A comic performer from a circus background, he became popular in Brazil with his character Jeca Tatu, a portrayal of the caipira (Brazilian redneck). Mazzaropi debuted in cinema in 1951, with Sai da Frente. In 1958 he established his own film studio, PAM Filmes, producing and distributing his own movies. He died in São Paulo on June 13, 1981, of bone marrow cancer.
Tribute
On April 9, 2021, Google celebrated his 109th birthday with a Google Doodle.
Filmography
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