Rodolfo Arena
actor
- December 15, 1910
- August 31, 1980
- 69 years
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|Rodolfo Arena (15 December 1910 – 31 August 1980) was a Brazilian actor. He appeared in 90 films between 1920 and 1980. He starred in the 1974 film Sagarana: The Duel, which was entered into the 24th Berlin International Film Festival.
Selected filmography
- O Crime de Cravinhos (1920)
- Vidas Solidárias (1945)
- O Ébrio (1946) – José
- Sempre Resta Uma Esperança (1947)
- Écharpe de Seda (1950)
- Toda a Vida em Quinze Minutos (1953)
- Sinfonia Carioca (1955)
- Depois Eu Conto (1956)
- O Diamante (1956)
- O Boca de Ouro (1957)
- O Camelô da Rua Larga (1958) – Rafael
- Na Corda Bamba (1958)
- Pista de Grama (1958)
- Eu Sou o Tal (1959)
- Boca de Ouro (1963) – Dentist
- Crime no Sacopã (1963)
- Asfalto Selvagem (1964) – Captain
- Procura-se uma Rosa (1964)
- Menino de Engenho (1965) – José Paulino
- Encontro com a Morte (1965)
- Cristo de Lama (1966) – João Gomes
- Essa Gatinha é Minha (1966) – Delegado
- O Levante das Saias (1967) – Councilman
- Isabella in Capitu (1968) – José Dias
- Maria Bonita, Rainha do Cangaço (1968) – Colonel Canavieira
- Brazil Year 2000 (1969) – Priest
- Macunaíma (1969) – Maanape
- Killed the Family and Went to the Movies (1969) – Father
- Meu Nome É Lampião (1969)
- Pobre Príncipe Encantado (1969)
- Os Senhores da Terra (1970)
- Barão Olavo, o Horrível (1970) – Barão Olavo
- Vinte passos para a morte (1970) – Xavier
- Jesus Cristo, Eu Estou Aqui (1970) – João Turco
- In the Family (1971) – Seu Souza
- Lúcia McCartney, Uma Garota de Programa (1971)
- Aventuras com Tio Maneco (1971) – Grandfather
- Crioulo Doido (1971) – Ruralista
- Como Ganhar na Loteria sem Perder a Esportiva (1971)
- O Doce Esporte do Sexo (1971) – (segment "A Boca")
- Missão: Matar (1972) – Cordeiro
- S. Bernardo (1972) – Dr.Magalhães
- Independência ou Morte (1972)
- Jesuíno Brilhante, o Cangaceiro (1972) – Soares
- Eu Transo, Ela Transa (1972) – Afonso
- O Grande Gozador (1972)
- O Supercareta (1972)
- O Azarento (1973)
- Vai Trabalhar, Vagabundo! (1973)
- Joanna Francesa (1973)
- Sagarana: The Duel (1974)
- Motel (1974)
- O Mau-Caráter (1974) – Barão de Moncovil
- Brutos Inocentes (1974)
- Quando as Mulheres Querem Provas (1975) – Arquimedes
- Com as Calças na Mão (1975) – Lauro
- Costinha o Rei da Selva (1975)
- Enigma para Demônios (1975) – Ricardo
- O Roubo das Calcinhas (1975) – Deusdedith – Segment 1
- O Caçador de Fantasma (1975)
- Intimidade (1975) – Cícero
- O Flagrante (1976)
- The Last Plantation (1976)
- Xica da Silva (1976) – Sargento-Mor
- Tem Folga na Direção (1976)
- O Vampiro de Copacabana (1976) – Motorista
- A Noite dos Assassinos (1976)
- As Meninas Querem... Os Coroas Podem (1976)
- Padre Cícero (1976)
- Noite Sem Homem (1976)
- E As Pílulas Falharam (1976)
- Ladrões de Cinema (1977)
- Quem Matou Pacífico? (1977)
- Costinha e o King Mong (1977)
- Lady on the Bus (1978)
- A Summer Rain (1978)
- Maneco, o Super Tio (1978) – Camargo
- J.J.J., o Amigo do Super-Homem (1978)
- Sábado Alucinante (1979) – Afonso
- Eu Matei Lúcio Flávio (1979)
- O Coronel e o Lobisomem (1979)
- A Pantera Nua (1979) – Sebastian
- Bye Bye Brasil (1980) – Lavrador
- Bububu no Bobobó (1980)
- Parceiros da Aventura (1980) – Inspetor
- A Mulher Que Inventou o Amor (1980) – Doutor / Doctor Perdigão
- A Mulher Sensual (1981)
- O Torturador (1981) – Herman Stahl
- Fruto do Amor (1981) – (final film role)
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Rodolfo Arena's archived record and the sources above.
1.What was the date of birth for the Brazilian actor Rodolfo Arena?
- A.15 December 1910correct
- B.31 August 1980
- C.15 December 1920
- D.31 August 1974
Rodolfo Arena was born on 15 December 1910.
Source: Biography introduction
2.On what date did the Brazilian actor Rodolfo Arena pass away?
- A.15 December 1980
- B.31 August 1980correct
- C.15 December 1910
- D.31 August 1976
Rodolfo Arena died on 31 August 1980.
Source: Biography introduction
3.How many films did Rodolfo Arena appear in throughout his career?
- A.80
- B.90correct
- C.85
- D.95
Rodolfo Arena appeared in a total of 90 films between 1920 and 1980.
Source: Biography introduction
4.Which film starring Rodolfo Arena was entered into the 24th Berlin International Film Festival?
- A.Sagarana: The Duelcorrect
- B.O Ébrio
- C.Macunaíma
- D.O Crime de Cravinhos
The 1974 film Sagarana: The Duel, starring Rodolfo Arena, was entered into the 24th Berlin International Film Festival.
Source: Biography introduction
5.In the 1946 film O Ébrio, what was the name of the character played by Rodolfo Arena?
- A.Josécorrect
- B.Cícero
- C.Sargento-Mor
- D.Rafael
Rodolfo Arena played the character José in the film O Ébrio.
Source: Selected filmography
6.What role did Rodolfo Arena play in the 1963 film Boca de Ouro?
- A.Dentistcorrect
- B.Priest
- C.Captain
- D.Councilman
In the 1963 film Boca de Ouro, Rodolfo Arena performed the role of the Dentist.
Source: Selected filmography
7.In the 1965 film Menino de Engenho, who was the character played by Rodolfo Arena?
- A.João Gomes
- B.Delegado
- C.Barão Olavo
- D.José Paulinocorrect
Rodolfo Arena portrayed the character José Paulino in the 1965 film Menino de Engenho.
Source: Selected filmography
8.Which profession did Rodolfo Arena hold according to his biography?
- A.Journalist
- B.Director
- C.Actorcorrect
- D.Writer
Rodolfo Arena was a Brazilian actor.
Source: Biography introduction
9.In the 1968 film Isabella in Capitu, which character was portrayed by Rodolfo Arena?
- A.Colonel Canavieira
- B.Maanape
- C.José Diascorrect
- D.Xavier
Rodolfo Arena played the character José Dias in the 1968 film Isabella in Capitu.
Source: Selected filmography
10.In the 1976 film Xica da Silva, what was the character role of Rodolfo Arena?
- A.Camargo
- B.Motorista
- C.Inspetor
- D.Sargento-Morcorrect
Rodolfo Arena played the character Sargento-Mor in the 1976 film Xica da Silva.
Source: Selected filmography
11.What was the final film role for Rodolfo Arena as listed in his filmography?
- A.A Mulher Que Inventou o Amor
- B.Fruto do Amorcorrect
- C.O Torturador
- D.A Mulher Sensual
Fruto do Amor is listed as the final film role for Rodolfo Arena.
Source: Selected filmography
12.In the 1970 film Jesus Cristo, Eu Estou Aqui, whom did Rodolfo Arena play?
- A.Barão Olavo
- B.Ruralista
- C.João Turcocorrect
- D.Seu Souza
Rodolfo Arena played the role of João Turco in the 1970 film Jesus Cristo, Eu Estou Aqui.
Source: Selected filmography
13.Which role did Rodolfo Arena perform in the 1979 film A Pantera Nua?
- A.Lavrador
- B.Sebastiancorrect
- C.Afonso
- D.Inspetor
Rodolfo Arena played the character Sebastian in the 1979 film A Pantera Nua.
Source: Selected filmography
14.What role did Rodolfo Arena have in the 1980 film Parceiros da Aventura?
- A.Inspetorcorrect
- B.Doutor Perdigão
- C.Herman Stahl
- D.Lavrador
Rodolfo Arena played the character Inspetor in the 1980 film Parceiros da Aventura.
Source: Selected filmography
15.In the 1969 film Brazil Year 2000, which character role was filled by Rodolfo Arena?
- A.Maanape
- B.Father
- C.Colonel Canavieira
- D.Priestcorrect
Rodolfo Arena played the Priest in the 1969 film Brazil Year 2000.
Source: Selected filmography
16.Rodolfo Arena played the character Barão Olavo in which film?
- A.S. Bernardo
- B.Barão Olavo, o Horrívelcorrect
- C.O Mau-Caráter
- D.Missão: Matar
Rodolfo Arena played the character Barão Olavo in the 1970 film Barão Olavo, o Horrível.
Source: Selected filmography
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