José Martins
Born: 1952-02-03 in Lisbon, Portugal
Known For: Acting
Biography
José Martins was born in Lisbon in February 1952. He studied at the Lycée Français Charles Lepierre and earned a degree in Philosophy from the Faculty of Arts of the University of Lisbon. He worked as a journalist for newspapers such as O Século, Cinéfilo, and Musicalíssimo, among others, and also worked in advertising. As an actor, he performed in theatre plays, films, series, and soap operas. As a stage director, he has staged over 50 plays since 1973. With the film "The Scent of Things Remembered" (2025), he won the Best Actor Award at the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Sophia Award for Best Leading Actor from the Portuguese Academy of Cinema.
Filmography
2026
- Terra Vil as Avô
2025
2024
- Romagem as Pai
- In The Woods
2023
- Applause
- The Fever of Maria João as Velho
2020
- Um Último Dia de Primavera as Jorge
- The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis as Velho 2
2019
- Someone Lost as Leonel Piçarra
- Variações: Guardian Angel as Médico
2018
- The Great Mystical Circus as Velho Bêbado
- Dark as Blind Man
2017
- Uma Vida À Espera
- Alguém Como Eu as Psicólogo
- Pilgrimage as Velho na Praia
2015
- Impossible Love as Jacinto
2014
- Benedict Ironbreaker: The Red Taxis as Capitaine cargo
2013
- Welcome to Beirais as Padrinho
- New Beginning as Locução
- Lifeline
- Day By Day as Adalberto
2012
2011
2010
- Naked City as Bernardo Reis
- Direct Flight as Encenador
2007
- Deixa-me Amar as Mateus Castro
2005
- No One Like You as Jornalista (voice)
2004
- Mistura Fina as Renato Leão
2002
- O Olhar da Serpente as Licínio
- A Jóia de África as Padre Isaías
2001
- Filha do Mar as Augusto
1998
- Os Lobos as Fernando