
Daniel Filho
View on IMDb ↗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 and Gloria Pires - famous for their soap opera roles, sold more than 9 million tickets.
Known for
Filmography (73)
- 2026
(Des)controleLevi - 2026
A FúriaFeijó - 2025
Chico Anysio: Um Homem à Procura de Um PersonagemSelf - 2025
Cheer to LifeSeu Ulisses - 2025
Milton Gonçalves, Além do EspetáculoSelf - 2025
Tributo: Dennis CarvalhoSelf - 2024
Tributo: BoniSelf - 2024
Armando Costa: “Televisão pra Mim Não é Bico”Self - 2020
Just Another ChristmasSeu Pedro - 2019
Golden MouthNewspaper Clerk - 2018
Rindo à Toa: Humor Sem LimitesSelf - 2018
What are you Laughing At? Humour and DictatorshipSelf - 2017
Duas de MimDaniel Filho - 2015
Till Luck Do Us: Part 3Elias Barelli - 2015
O AmuletoHerminio - 2014
Muita Calma Nessa Hora 2Pai de Tita - 2013
I Have No Idea What I’m Doing With My LifeVô - 2012
The BraziliansNarrador - 2011
The IllusionistSalomão Hayalla - 2011
Federal Bank HeistAdvogado - 2010
The CariocasNarrador - 2009
PeacetimeDr. Penna - 2009
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem AmadoSelf - 2008
CriticSelf - 2008
The Man Who Bottled CloudsSelf - 2008
As Mulheres no Cinema BrasileiroEle mesmo - 2006
Pages of LifeSelf - 2006
If I Were YouHomem no Banheiro - 2002Darling StrangerAlberto
- 1997
A JusticeiraSalomão Garcia - 1996
Tieta of AgresteMirko Stefano - 1991
The Body - 1990
Rainha da SucataRenato Maia - 1989
Que Rei Sou Eu?Bergeron Bouchet / André Barral - 1989
O Sexo dos AnjosTeófilo Muniz - 1988
Vale TudoRubens Accioli (Rubinho) - 1988
The Story of FaustaJoão - 1987
Subway to the Stars - 1987Tanga (Deu no New York Times?)
- 1987
Vianinha - 1986
Cambalachoagente da Interpol que prende Andréia - 1985
Television - 1984
QuilomboFernão Carrilho - 1984
Mirror of FleshJairo Almeida - 1983
Parabéns pra VocêMendonça - 1983
ChampagneMr. Morgan - 1983
Bar EsperanzaArmando - 1982
Chico Anysio Shownovo amor de Pureza - 1981
The KissAmado Pinheiro - 1980
Elis Regina Carvalho CostaSelf - 1978
Dancin' Days - 1978
Summer ShowersGeraldinho - 1977
Espelho MágicoJoão Gabriel - 1977
Vida, VidaAlmeida - 1975
Ana, a Libertina - 1975O Casal
- 1973
O DescarteBruno (voz) - 1972
Roleta RussaRaul - 1971
Minha Doce NamoradaCarlos - 1971
As Quatro Chaves MágicasPaulo, o irmão - 1970
The HeirsUm Americano - 1969
A Cama ao Alcance de Todos - 1969
O Impossível Acontece - 1965
A Grande ViagemDr. Renato - 1963
Golden MouthLeleco - 1962
Esse Rio que Eu Amo - 1962
The Unscrupulous OnesVavá - 1961
Mulheres & Milhões - 1959
Eu Sou o Tal - 1957
Tem Boi na Linha - 1956
Fuzileiro do Amor - —La BréaHimself - Interviewee
- —Resta Um
Crew (102)
- 2022Executive OrderProducer
- 2021VeniceAssociate Producer
- 2020The Silence of The RainDirector
- 2019Sai de Baixo: O FilmeProducer
- 2018Oblivious MemoryAssociate Producer
- 2016It's a Fairy!Story
- 2016The Devil's ScarabAssociate Producer
- 2015A Man Amidst BeesAssociate Producer
- 2015Smile, You're on CameraWriter
- 2014Teen's ConfessionsProducer
- 2013Brazilian WesternExecutive Producer
- 2011Chico XavierDirector
- 2010Chico XavierProducer
- 2010BróderAssociate Producer
- 2009If I Were You 2Writer
- 2009The Invisible WomanProducer
- 2009The AssailantCo-Producer
- 2008Once Upon a Time in RioProducer
- 2008Last Stop 174Associate Producer
- 2008Golden OldiesCo-Producer
- 2007Not by ChanceAssociate Producer
- 2007The Sign of the CityAssociate Producer
- 2007The BallroomCo-Producer
- 2007Primo BasílioProducer
- 2006The Year My Parents Went on VacationCo-Producer
- 2006Zuzu AngelCo-Producer
- 2006Lots of Ice and a Little Bit of WaterProducer
- 2006Didi - The Treasure RaiderAssociate Producer
- 2005Two Sons of FranciscoAssociate Producer
- 2005The House of SandAssociate Producer
- 2004Cazuza: Time Doesn't StopProducer
- 2004RedeemerAssociate Producer
- 2004Owner of the StoryProducer
- 2004Tainá 2 - A New Amazon AdventureAssociate Producer
- 2004Sexo, Amor e TraiçãoProducer
- 2003Carga PesadaCreator
- 2003CarandiruAssociate Producer
- 2002City of GodProducer
- 2001Caramuru: Brazil ReinventedAssociate Producer
- 2001The InheritanceDirector
- 2000A Dog's WillAssociate Producer
- 1999O Auto da CompadecidaProducer
- 1999Vila MadalenaExecutive Producer
- 1999Mild PoisonDirector
- 1999O Trapalhão e a Luz AzulAssociate Producer
- 1999Zoando na TVProduction Artist
- 1998MulherCreator
- 1998Simão, o Fantasma TrapalhãoAssociate Producer
- 1996Sai de BaixoCreator
- 1996DelicadoDirector
- 1996A Vida Como Ela É...Producer
- 1994Teen ConfessionsCreator
- 1988Tarcísio & GlóriaCreator
- 1988Dina Sfat na União Soviética - PerestroikaDirector
- 1988Cousin BazilioProducer
- 1986HipertensãoDirector
- 1986Chico & CaetanoCreator
- 1985Armação IlimitadaCreator
- 1983O Cangaceiro TrapalhãoDirector
- 1982Quem Ama Não MataDirector
- 1981BrilhanteSeries Director
- 1980Rita Lee JonesDirector
- 1980O Bem-AmadoProducer
- 1980Paulinho da Viola - Série Grandes Nomes TV GloboDirector
- 1980Grandes NomesDirector
- 1979Malu MulherCreator
- 1979Mulher 80Director
- 1979Plantão de PolíciaSupervising Producer
- 1978Ciranda, CirandinhaCreator
- 1977O AstroDirector
- 1976Duas VidasDirector
- 1976O CasarãoDirector
- 1975Pecado CapitalDirector
- 1975Cuca LegalExecutive Producer
- 1975Selva de PedraDirector
- 1974Fogo Sobre TerraSupervising Producer
- 1974Corrida do OuroSupervising Producer
- 1974O RebuSupervising Producer
- 1973O Bem-AmadoSupervising Producer
- 1973Os Ossos do BarãoSupervising Producer
- 1973CarinhosoSupervising Producer
- 1972Selva de PedraDirector
- 1972O BofeDirector
- 1972Dybbuk: The DemonDirector
- 1971O Homem Que Deve MorrerDirector
- 1971O CafonaCo-Director
- 1971Caso EspecialDirector
- 1971Bandeira 2Director
- 1970Irmãos CoragemDirector
- 1969Pobre Príncipe EncantadoScreenplay
- 1969Os AcorrentadosDirector
- 1969Véu de NoivaDirector
- 1969A Cabana do Pai TomásDirector
- 1969Rosa RebeldeDirector
- 1969A Última ValsaDirector
- 1968Juventude e TernuraStory
- 1968A Gata de VisonSupervising Producer
- 1968Passo dos VentosDirector
- 1967Sangue e AreiaDirector
- 1967A Rainha LoucaDirector
- 1967O Homem ProibidoDirector
- —Toda Nudez Será CastigadaWriter
Ana, a Libertina
Roleta Russa
Chico Anysio Show
Minha Doce Namorada
A Cama ao Alcance de Todos
Esse Rio que Eu Amo
Espelho Mágico
Cambalacho
The Brazilians
Vale Tudo