Mesquitinha (born Olympio Bastos; 19 April 1902 – 10 June 1956) was a Portuguese-born Brazilian actor, comedian and director. He appeared in a number of Chanchadas during the 1930s and 1940s including Hello, Hello, Brazil! (1935)[1] and Samba in Berlin (1943).[2]
Mesquitinha | |
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 Mesquitinha in 1955 | |
| Born | Olympio Bastos 19 April 1902 |
| Died | 10 June 1956 (aged 54) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Years active | 1923–1956 |
| Spouse | Olga Bastos |
Selected filmography
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Director
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Actor
edit- Estudantes (1935)
- Hello, Hello Brazil! (1935)
- Samba in Berlin (1943)
References
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edit- Dennison, Stephanie & Shaw, Lisa. Popular Cinema in Brazil. Manchester University Press, 2004
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