Daniel Filho

Daniel Filho

WriterActorProducerProductionDirector Sep 30 (age 88) Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1956–2026 (70 year career)
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Biography

João Carlos Daniel Filho, better known as Daniel Filho (Rio de Janeiro, September 30, 1937), is a Brazilian actor, director, filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, voice actor, presenter and author. Responsible for triggering an aesthetic revolution in Brazilian TV during the 1970s, he became a Midas of popular cinema in Brazil during the 2000s. He created one blockbuster after another, many adapted from the theatre. The "Se Eu Fosse Você" (If I Were You) franchise (2006-09), featuring Tony Ramos an…

Known For

Filmography

Acting (70)

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Movies (53)

(Des)controle

(Des)controle

2026
A Fúria

A Fúria

2026
Cheer to Life

Cheer to Life

2025

as Seu Ulisses

6.6
Milton Gonçalves, Além do Espetáculo

Milton Gonçalves, Além do Espetáculo

2025

as Self

Armando Costa: “Televisão pra Mim Não é Bico”

Armando Costa: “Televisão pra Mim Não é Bico”

2024

as Self

Tributo: Boni

Tributo: Boni

2024

as Self

7.0
Just Another Christmas

Just Another Christmas

2020

as Seu Pedro

7.3
Golden Mouth

Golden Mouth

2019

as Newspaper Clerk

6.2
What are you Laughing At? Humour and Dictatorship

What are you Laughing At? Humour and Dictatorship

2018

as Self

Rindo à Toa: Humor Sem Limites

Rindo à Toa: Humor Sem Limites

2018

as Self

Duas de Mim

Duas de Mim

2017

as Daniel Filho

6.2
Till Luck Do Us: Part 3

Till Luck Do Us: Part 3

2015

as Elias Barelli

6.0
O Amuleto

O Amuleto

2015

as Herminio

1.6
Muita Calma Nessa Hora 2

Muita Calma Nessa Hora 2

2014

as Pai de Tita

5.5
I Have No Idea What I’m Doing With My Life

I Have No Idea What I’m Doing With My Life

2013

as Vô

6.9
Federal Bank Heist

Federal Bank Heist

2011

as Advogado

6.3
Peacetime

Peacetime

2009

as Doutor Penna

7.3
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado

Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado

2009

as Self

5.8
Critic

Critic

2008

as Self

7.9
As Mulheres no Cinema Brasileiro

As Mulheres no Cinema Brasileiro

2008

as Ele mesmo

The Man Who Bottled Clouds

The Man Who Bottled Clouds

2008

as Self

If I Were You

If I Were You

2006

as Homem no Banheiro

6.4
Darling Stranger

Darling Stranger

2002

as Alberto

6.0
Tieta of Agreste

Tieta of Agreste

1996

as Mirko Stefano

6.7
The Body

The Body

1991
7.0
The Story of Fausta

The Story of Fausta

1988

as João

6.0
Subway to the Stars

Subway to the Stars

1987
5.9
Tanga (Deu no New York Times?)

Tanga (Deu no New York Times?)

1987
3.5
Vianinha

Vianinha

1987
5.0
Mirror of Flesh

Mirror of Flesh

1984

as Jairo Almeida

3.9
Quilombo

Quilombo

1984

as Fernão Carrilho

6.9
Bar Esperanza

Bar Esperanza

1983

as Armando

5.9
The Kiss

The Kiss

1981

as Amado Pinheiro

7.0
Elis Regina Carvalho Costa

Elis Regina Carvalho Costa

1980

as Self

Summer Showers

Summer Showers

1978

as Geraldinho

5.4
Vida, Vida

Vida, Vida

1977

as Almeida

O Casal

O Casal

1975
Ana, a Libertina

Ana, a Libertina

1975
O Descarte

O Descarte

1973

as Bruno (voz)

Roleta Russa

Roleta Russa

1972

as Raul

As Quatro Chaves Mágicas

As Quatro Chaves Mágicas

1971

as Paulo, o irmão

The Heirs

The Heirs

1970

as Um Americano

5.8
O Impossível Acontece

O Impossível Acontece

1969
A Cama ao Alcance de Todos

A Cama ao Alcance de Todos

1969
Golden Mouth

Golden Mouth

1963

as Leleco

6.2
The Unscrupulous Ones

The Unscrupulous Ones

1962

as Vavá

6.1
Esse Rio que Eu Amo

Esse Rio que Eu Amo

1962
Mulheres & Milhões

Mulheres & Milhões

1961
Eu Sou o Tal

Eu Sou o Tal

1959
Tem Boi na Linha

Tem Boi na Linha

1957
Fuzileiro do Amor

Fuzileiro do Amor

1956
6.3
Resta Um

Resta Um

La Bréa

La Bréa

as Himself - Interviewee

Crew (143)

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Movies (86)

Se Eu Fosse Você 3

Se Eu Fosse Você 3

2026 Upcoming

Writer

Jun 4

Executive Order

Executive Order

2022

Producer

6.9
Venice

Venice

2021

Associate Producer

4.7
The Silence of The Rain

The Silence of The Rain

2020

Director

6.4
The Silence of The Rain

The Silence of The Rain

2020

Producer

6.4
Golden Mouth

Golden Mouth

2019

Director

6.2
Golden Mouth

Golden Mouth

2019

Producer

6.2
Sai de Baixo: O Filme

Sai de Baixo: O Filme

2019

Producer

5.3
Oblivious Memory

Oblivious Memory

2018

Associate Producer

7.6
It's a Fairy!

It's a Fairy!

2016

Producer

5.7
It's a Fairy!

It's a Fairy!

2016

Story

5.7
The Devil's Scarab

The Devil's Scarab

2016

Associate Producer

4.9
A Man Amidst Bees

A Man Amidst Bees

2015

Associate Producer

6.8
Smile, You're on Camera

Smile, You're on Camera

2015

Director

5.8
Smile, You're on Camera

Smile, You're on Camera

2015

Producer

5.8
Smile, You're on Camera

Smile, You're on Camera

2015

Writer

5.8
Teen's Confessions

Teen's Confessions

2014

Director

6.3
Teen's Confessions

Teen's Confessions

2014

Producer

6.3
Brazilian Western

Brazilian Western

2013

Executive Producer

6.3
Bróder

Bróder

2010

Associate Producer

5.9
Chico Xavier

Chico Xavier

2010

Director

7.1
Chico Xavier

Chico Xavier

2010

Producer

7.1
Peacetime

Peacetime

2009

Director

7.3
Peacetime

Peacetime

2009

Producer

7.3
The Assailant

The Assailant

2009

Co-Producer

6.0
The Invisible Woman

The Invisible Woman

2009

Producer

6.1
If I Were You 2

If I Were You 2

2009

Director

6.1
If I Were You 2

If I Were You 2

2009

Writer

6.1
Once Upon a Time in Rio

Once Upon a Time in Rio

2008

Producer

7.5
Last Stop 174

Last Stop 174

2008

Associate Producer

7.2
Golden Oldies

Golden Oldies

2008

Co-Producer

4.8
The Man Who Bottled Clouds

The Man Who Bottled Clouds

2008

Co-Producer

Not by Chance

Not by Chance

2007

Associate Producer

6.8
Primo Basílio

Primo Basílio

2007

Director

5.2
Primo Basílio

Primo Basílio

2007

Producer

5.2
The Ballroom

The Ballroom

2007

Co-Producer

6.0
The Sign of the City

The Sign of the City

2007

Associate Producer

6.4
Zuzu Angel

Zuzu Angel

2006

Co-Producer

6.8
If I Were You

If I Were You

2006

Director

6.4
If I Were You

If I Were You

2006

Producer

6.4
If I Were You

If I Were You

2006

Writer

6.4
Didi - The Treasure Raider

Didi - The Treasure Raider

2006

Associate Producer

5.4
The Year My Parents Went on Vacation

The Year My Parents Went on Vacation

2006

Co-Producer

7.2
Lots of Ice and a Little Bit of Water

Lots of Ice and a Little Bit of Water

2006

Director

6.5
Lots of Ice and a Little Bit of Water

Lots of Ice and a Little Bit of Water

2006

Producer

6.5
Two Sons of Francisco

Two Sons of Francisco

2005

Associate Producer

6.8
The House of Sand

The House of Sand

2005

Associate Producer

6.6
Tainá 2 - A New Amazon Adventure

Tainá 2 - A New Amazon Adventure

2004

Associate Producer

5.2
Redeemer

Redeemer

2004

Associate Producer

7.0
Sexo, Amor e Traição

Sexo, Amor e Traição

2004

Producer

5.5
Cazuza: Time Doesn't Stop

Cazuza: Time Doesn't Stop

2004

Producer

7.1
Owner of the Story

Owner of the Story

2004

Director

6.2
Owner of the Story

Owner of the Story

2004

Producer

6.2
Owner of the Story

Owner of the Story

2004

Writer

6.2
Carandiru

Carandiru

2003

Associate Producer

7.6
City of God

City of God

2002

Producer

8.4
Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented

Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented

2001

Associate Producer

6.3
The Inheritance

The Inheritance

2001

Director

5.7
A Dog's Will

A Dog's Will

2000

Associate Producer

8.4
Zoando na TV

Zoando na TV

1999

Production Artist

4.0
The Trapalhão and the Blue Light

The Trapalhão and the Blue Light

1999

Associate Producer

4.1
The Trapalhão and the Blue Light

The Trapalhão and the Blue Light

1999

Producer

4.1
Simão - The Goofy Ghost

Simão - The Goofy Ghost

1998

Associate Producer

4.5
Delicado

Delicado

1996

Director

7.0
Dina Sfat na União Soviética - Perestroika

Dina Sfat na União Soviética - Perestroika

1988

Director

Hipertensão

Hipertensão

1986

Director

O Cangaceiro Trapalhão

O Cangaceiro Trapalhão

1983

Director

5.7
Elis Regina Carvalho Costa

Elis Regina Carvalho Costa

1980

Creative Director

Elis Regina Carvalho Costa

Elis Regina Carvalho Costa

1980

Director

Rita Lee Jones

Rita Lee Jones

1980

Director

10.0
Paulinho da Viola - Série Grandes Nomes TV Globo

Paulinho da Viola - Série Grandes Nomes TV Globo

1980

Director

Mulher 80

Mulher 80

1979

Creator

8.0
Mulher 80

Mulher 80

1979

Director

8.0
O Casal

O Casal

1975

Director

O Casal

O Casal

1975

Producer

O Casal

O Casal

1975

Writer

Dybbuk: The Demon

Dybbuk: The Demon

1972

Director

4.0
Pobre Príncipe Encantado

Pobre Príncipe Encantado

1969

Director

10.0
Pobre Príncipe Encantado

Pobre Príncipe Encantado

1969

Screenplay

10.0
O Impossível Acontece

O Impossível Acontece

1969

Director

O Impossível Acontece

O Impossível Acontece

1969

Producer

O Impossível Acontece

O Impossível Acontece

1969

Writer

A Cama ao Alcance de Todos

A Cama ao Alcance de Todos

1969

Director

A Cama ao Alcance de Todos

A Cama ao Alcance de Todos

1969

Writer

Juventude e Ternura

Juventude e Ternura

1968

Story

Toda Nudez Será Castigada

Toda Nudez Será Castigada

Director

Television (57)

The Brazilians - The Women

The Brazilians - The Women

2012

Director

8.3
The Brazilians - The Women

The Brazilians - The Women

2012

Producer

8.3
Chico Xavier

Chico Xavier

2011

Director

7.0
As Cariocas

As Cariocas

2010

Director

7.8
As Cariocas

As Cariocas

2010

Producer

7.8
Suave Veneno

Suave Veneno

1999

Director

4.6
O Auto da Compadecida

O Auto da Compadecida

1999

Producer

8.9
Vila Madalena

Vila Madalena

1999

Executive Producer

7.0
Mulher

Mulher

1998

Director

9.0
A Justiceira

A Justiceira

1997

Director

8.0
A Justiceira

A Justiceira

1997

Producer

8.0
Sai de Baixo

Sai de Baixo

1996

Supervisor of Production Resources

8.2
A Vida Como Ela É...

A Vida Como Ela É...

1996

Director

5.6
A Vida Como Ela É...

A Vida Como Ela É...

1996

Producer

5.6
Teen Confessions

Teen Confessions

1994

Director

7.7
Teen Confessions

Teen Confessions

1994

Producer

7.7
O Primo Basílio

O Primo Basílio

1988

Director

5.3
O Primo Basílio

O Primo Basílio

1988

Producer

5.3
Chico & Caetano

Chico & Caetano

1986

Creator

Chico & Caetano

Chico & Caetano

1986

Idea

Quem Ama Não Mata

Quem Ama Não Mata

1982

Director

Brilhante

Brilhante

1981

Series Director

7.0
O Bem-Amado

O Bem-Amado

1980

Producer

9.0
Grandes Nomes

Grandes Nomes

1980

Director

Plantão de Polícia

Plantão de Polícia

1979

Supervising Producer

Malu Mulher

Malu Mulher

1979

Director

Dancin' Days

Dancin' Days

1978

Director

7.7
Ciranda, Cirandinha

Ciranda, Cirandinha

1978

Director

Ciranda, Cirandinha

Ciranda, Cirandinha

1978

Producer

O Astro

O Astro

1977

Director

8.6
Espelho Mágico

Espelho Mágico

1977

Director

8.0
Duas Vidas

Duas Vidas

1976

Director

8.0
O Casarão

O Casarão

1976

Director

6.0
Pecado Capital

Pecado Capital

1975

Director

9.0
Cuca Legal

Cuca Legal

1975

Executive Producer

O Rebu

O Rebu

1974

Supervising Producer

5.8
Corrida do Ouro

Corrida do Ouro

1974

Supervising Producer

9.5
Fogo Sobre Terra

Fogo Sobre Terra

1974

Supervising Producer

8.0
Os Ossos do Barão

Os Ossos do Barão

1973

Supervising Producer

8.0
O Bem-Amado

O Bem-Amado

1973

Supervising Producer

9.1
Selva de Pedra

Selva de Pedra

1972

Director

9.3
O Bofe

O Bofe

1972

Director

O Cafona

O Cafona

1971

Co-Director

7.0
Minha Doce Namorada

Minha Doce Namorada

1971

Supervising Producer

Caso Especial

Caso Especial

1971

Director

6.0
Bandeira 2

Bandeira 2

1971

Director

O Homem Que Deve Morrer

O Homem Que Deve Morrer

1971

Director

Irmãos Coragem

Irmãos Coragem

1970

Director

10.0
Os Acorrentados

Os Acorrentados

1969

Director

Os Acorrentados

Os Acorrentados

1969

Producer

Rosa Rebelde

Rosa Rebelde

1969

Director

A Cabana do Pai Tomás

A Cabana do Pai Tomás

1969

Director

Véu de Noiva

Véu de Noiva

1969

Director

8.0
A Gata de Vison

A Gata de Vison

1968

Supervising Producer

Passo dos Ventos

Passo dos Ventos

1968

Director

Sangue e Areia

Sangue e Areia

1967

Director

A Rainha Louca

A Rainha Louca

1967

Director