Roberto Pirillo
Born: 1947-09-14 in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Known For: Acting
Biography
Roberto Pirillo is a seasoned Brazilian actor known for his extensive work in television, film, and voice acting. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a romantic lead, notably starring in the classic telenovela Escrava Isaura (1976), where he played the noble Álvaro, a role that became iconic in Brazilian teledramaturgy. He also appeared in Ciranda de Pedra (1981) and many other productions for Rede Globo. Over the decades, Pirillo has built a diverse portfolio, including roles in historical dramas, comedies, and action series. His recent credits include appearances in Níobe (2023), A Divisão (2019), and Magnífica 70 (2015–2018). He remains active in Brazilian television and continues to be recognized for his contributions to the arts.
Filmography
2026
2025
- Rulers of Fortune as Jorge
2023
- Betinho: No Fio da Navalha as Secretário de Saúde
- Revolta dos Malês as Souza Velho
2019
- A Divisão
- A Revolta dos Malês as Souza Velho
- Baile de Máscaras as Carlos Calhada
2015
- Time After Time as Genaro / Genaro Donatelli
- Magnifica 70 as Alberico Couto e Silva
2014
- Empire as Dr. Merival Porto
2011
- Samson and Delilah as Simas
2006
- Alta Estação as Olavo Carvalho
2005
- Prova de Amor as Dr. Hélio Nereu
2003
- Celebrity as Ernesto Lopes
2000
- Brava Gente as Voltaire da Fonseca
1993
- Sex Appeal as Davi
1992
- Anos Rebeldes as Capitão Rangel
1991
- O Portador as Álvaro
1986
- Mania de Querer as Nelson Domingues
- Golden Years as Rafael
1985
- A Gata Comeu as Tony Duarte (Antônio Duarte) / falso Braguinha
1984
- Vereda Tropical as técnico do Rubro Futebol Clube
- Marquesa de Santos as Davi Pamplona Corte Real
- Marquesa de Santos as Davi
1982
- Paraíso as Geraldo Valfrido
1981
- Ciranda de Pedra as Luís Carlos
- Cry Freedom
1980
- A Deusa Vencida as Fernando Albuquerque
1979
- Cara a Cara as Julinho
- Uma Fêmea do Outro Mundo
- A Pantera Nua
1978
- Maria, Maria as Eduardinho
- Black Goddess
1977
- The Trapalhões
- Locomotivas as Cássio
1976
- Escrava Isaura as Tobias Paes Vidal
- Jeca vs. the Devil
1974
- Supermanoela as Paulo
1973
- O Semideus as Lulu
1972
- Uma Rosa com Amor as Beto
- O Primeiro Amor as Hélio
1971
- Minha Doce Namorada as Milton
- Caso Especial
1970
- E Nós, Aonde Vamos? as Juca Ribeiro
- Betão Ronca Ferro as Geraldo