Daniel Filho
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1937-09-30 (87 years old)
Place of Birth
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Daniel Filho
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 and Gloria Pires - famous for their soap opera roles, sold more than 9 million tickets.
Acting
La Bréa
as Himself - Interviewee
(2025)
Cheer to Life
as Seu Ulisses
(2024)
(2024)
(2024)
(2020)
Just Another Christmas
as Seu Pedro
(2019)
Golden Mouth
as Newspaper Clerk
(2018)
(2018)
(2017)
Duas de Mim
as Daniel Filho
(2015)
Till Luck Do Us: Part 3
as Elias Barelli
(2015)
O Amuleto
as Herminio
(2014)
Muita Calma Nessa Hora 2
as Pai de Tita
(2013)
(2011)
Federal Bank Heist
as Advogado
(2009)
Peacetime
as Doutor Penna
(2009)
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
as Self
(2008)
The Man Who Bottled Clouds
as Self
(2008)
Critic
as Self
(2008)
As Mulheres no Cinema Brasileiro
as Ele mesmo
(2006)
If I Were You
as Homem no Banheiro
(2002)
Darling Stranger
as Alberto
(1996)
Tieta of Agreste
as Corretor
(1991)
(1988)
The Story of Fausta
as João
(1987)
(1987)
(1987)
(1984)
Mirror of Flesh
as Jairo Almeida
(1984)
Quilombo
as Fernão Carrilho
(1983)
Bar Esperanza
as Armando
(1981)
The Kiss
as Amado Pinheiro
(1980)
Elis Regina Carvalho Costa
as Self
(1978)
Summer Showers
as Geraldinho
(1977)
Vida, Vida
as Almeida
(1975)
(1975)
(1973)
O Descarte
as Bruno (voz)
(1972)
Roleta Russa
as Raul
(1971)
As Quatro Chaves Mágicas
as Paulo, o irmão
(1970)
The Heirs
as Um Americano
(1969)
(1969)
(1963)
Golden Mouth
as Leleco
(1962)
The Unscrupulous Ones
as Vavá
(1962)
(1961)
(1959)
(1957)
(1956)
Crew
(2022)
Executive Order
Producer
(2021)
Venice
Associate Producer
(2020)
The Silence of The Rain
Producer, Director
(2019)
Sai de Baixo: O Filme
Producer
(2019)
Golden Mouth
Director, Producer
(2016)
It's a Fairy!
Producer, Story
(2016)
The Devil's Scarab
Associate Producer
(2015)
Smile, You're on Camera
Director, Producer, Writer
(2015)
A Man Amidst Bees
Associate Producer
(2014)
Teen's Confessions
Director, Producer
(2013)
Brazilian Western
Executive Producer
(2010)
Chico Xavier
Director
(2010)
Bróder
Associate Producer
(2009)
If I Were You 2
Director, Writer
(2009)
Peacetime
Director, Producer
(2009)
The Invisible Woman
Producer
(2008)
The Man Who Bottled Clouds
Co-Producer
(2008)
Last Stop 174
Associate Producer
(2008)
Golden Oldies
Co-Producer
(2008)
Once Upon a Time in Rio
Producer
(2007)
Primo Basílio
Director, Producer
(2007)
The Sign of the City
Associate Producer
(2007)
Not by Chance
Associate Producer
(2007)
The Ballroom
Co-Producer
(2006)
If I Were You
Director, Producer, Writer
(2006)
Lots of Ice and a Little Bit of Water
Director, Producer
(2006)
Zuzu Angel
Co-Producer
(2006)
Didi, the Treasure Raider
Associate Producer
(2005)
Two Sons of Francisco
Associate Producer
(2005)
The House of Sand
Associate Producer
(2004)
Owner of the Story
Writer, Director, Producer
(2004)
Redeemer
Associate Producer
(2004)
Cazuza: Time Doesn't Stop
Producer
(2004)
Sexo, Amor e Traição
Producer
(2004)
Tainá 2 - A New Amazon Adventure
Associate Producer
(2003)
Carandiru
Associate Producer
(2002)
City of God
Producer
(2001)
The Inheritance
Director
(2001)
Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented
Associate Producer
(2000)
A Dog's Will
Associate Producer
(1999)
Zoando na TV
Production Artist
(1999)
O Trapalhão e a Luz Azul
Producer
(1998)
Simão, o Fantasma Trapalhão
Associate Producer
(1996)
Delicado
Director
(1988)
(1983)
O Cangaceiro Trapalhão
Director
(1980)
(1980)
Elis Regina Carvalho Costa
Creative Director, Director
(1980)
Rita Lee Jones
Director
(1979)
Mulher 80
Creator, Director
(1975)
O Casal
Director, Writer, Producer
(1975)
Roque Santeiro
Director
(1972)
Dybbuk: The Demon
Director
(1969)
A Cama ao Alcance de Todos
Director
(1969)
Pobre Príncipe Encantado
Director, Screenplay
(1969)
O Impossível Acontece
Director, Producer, Writer
(1968)
Juventude e Ternura
Story