DANIEL FILHO
Daniel Filho
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: September 30, 1937
Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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.
Filmography
Starring
2026·
(Des)controleLevi
2025·
Cheer to LifeSeu Ulisses
TBA·
Resta Um2026·
A FúriaFeijó
Self
Self
2024·
Tributo: BoniSelf
Seu Pedro
2019·
Golden MouthNewspaper Clerk
2017·
Duas de MimDaniel Filho
2012·
The BraziliansNarrador
2011·
The IllusionistSalomão Hayalla
2010·
The CariocasNarrador
Self
Ele mesmo
2006·
Pages of LifeSelf
1997·
A JusticeiraSalomão Garcia
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)
1987·
Vianinha1986·
Cambalachoagente da Interpol que prende Andréia
1985·
Television1983·
ChampagneMr. Morgan
1983·
Parabéns pra VocêMendonça
1982·
Chico Anysio ShowRubens Accioli (Rubinho), novo amor de Pureza
1978·
Dancin' Days1977·
Espelho MágicoJoão Gabriel
1977·
Vida, VidaAlmeida
1975·
Ana, a Libertina1975·
O Casal1973·
O DescarteBruno (voz)
1971·
Minha Doce NamoradaCarlos
1965·
A Grande ViagemDr. Renato
TBA·
La BréaHimself - Interviewee
Self
2015·
O AmuletoHerminio
Elias Barelli
Pai de Tita
2011·
Federal Bank HeistAdvogado
2009·
PeacetimeDr. Penna
2008·
CriticSelf
Self
2006·
If I Were YouHomem no Banheiro
2002·
Darling StrangerAlberto
1996·
Tieta of AgresteMirko Stefano
1991·
The Body1988·
The Story of FaustaJoão
1987·
Subway to the Stars1984·
QuilomboFernão Carrilho
1984·
Mirror of FleshJairo Almeida
1983·
Bar EsperanzaArmando
1981·
The KissAmado Pinheiro
Self
1978·
Summer ShowersGeraldinho
1972·
Roleta RussaRaul
Paulo, o irmão
1970·
The HeirsUm Americano
1963·
Golden MouthLeleco
1962·
Esse Rio que Eu AmoVavá
1961·
Mulheres & Milhões1959·
Eu Sou o Tal1957·
Tem Boi na Linha1956·
Fuzileiro do AmorProduction
2018·
Oblivious MemoryAssociate Producer
2012·
The BraziliansCreator, Producer, Director
2011·
Chico XavierDirector
2010·
The CariocasCreator, Director, Producer
2003·
Carga PesadaCreator
Producer
1999·
Mild PoisonDirector
1999·
Vila MadalenaExecutive Producer
Associate Producer
1998·
MulherCreator, Director
1997·
A JusticeiraCreator, Producer, Director
1996·
Sai de BaixoCreator, Director, Supervisor of Production Resources
1996·
A Vida Como Ela É...Producer, Director
1994·
Teen ConfessionsCreator, Producer, Director
1988·
Tarcísio & GlóriaCreator
1988·
Cousin BazilioProducer, Director
1986·
Chico & CaetanoCreator, Idea, Creator
1986·
HipertensãoDirector
1985·
Armação IlimitadaCreator
1982·
Quem Ama Não MataDirector
1981·
BrilhanteSeries Director
1980·
Grandes NomesDirector
1980·
O Bem-AmadoProducer
1979·
Malu MulherCreator, Director
1979·
Plantão de PolíciaSupervising Producer
1978·
Ciranda, CirandinhaCreator, Producer, Director
1978·
Dancin' DaysDirector
1977·
Espelho MágicoDirector
1977·
O AstroDirector
1976·
Duas VidasDirector
1976·
O CasarãoDirector
1975·
Pecado CapitalDirector
1975·
Cuca LegalExecutive Producer
1974·
Fogo Sobre TerraSupervising Producer
1974·
O RebuSupervising Producer
1974·
Corrida do OuroSupervising Producer
1973·
CarinhosoSupervising Producer
1973·
O Bem-AmadoSupervising Producer
1973·
Os Ossos do BarãoSupervising Producer
1972·
O BofeDirector
1972·
Selva de PedraDirector
1971·
Caso EspecialDirector
1971·
Minha Doce NamoradaSupervising Producer
1971·
O CafonaCo-Director
Director
1971·
Bandeira 2Director
1970·
Irmãos CoragemDirector
1969·
A Última ValsaDirector
1969·
Os AcorrentadosDirector, Producer
1969·
Véu de NoivaDirector
1969·
Rosa RebeldeDirector
Director
Director, Writer
1968·
A Gata de VisonSupervising Producer
1968·
Passo dos VentosDirector
1967·
O Homem ProibidoDirector
1967·
A Rainha LoucaDirector
1967·
Sangue e AreiaDirector
Director
2022·
Executive OrderProducer
2021·
VeniceAssociate Producer
Director, Producer
2019·
Golden MouthProducer, Director
Producer
2016·
The Devil's ScarabAssociate Producer
2016·
It's a Fairy!Story, Producer
Producer, Writer, Director
2015·
A Man Amidst BeesAssociate Producer
2014·
Teen's ConfessionsProducer, Director
2013·
Brazilian WesternExecutive Producer
2010·
Chico XavierProducer, Director
2010·
BróderAssociate Producer
2009·
The AssailantCo-Producer
2009·
The Invisible WomanProducer
2009·
PeacetimeProducer, Director
2009·
If I Were You 2Writer, Director
Producer
2008·
Golden OldiesCo-Producer
2008·
Last Stop 174Associate Producer
Co-Producer
2007·
The BallroomCo-Producer
2007·
Not by ChanceAssociate Producer
2007·
The Sign of the CityAssociate Producer
2007·
Primo BasílioProducer, Director
Co-Producer
Producer, Director
2006·
If I Were YouWriter, Producer, Director
Associate Producer
2006·
Zuzu AngelCo-Producer
2005·
The House of SandAssociate Producer
Associate Producer
Associate Producer
2004·
Owner of the StoryProducer, Writer, Director
2004·
Sexo, Amor e TraiçãoProducer
Producer
2004·
RedeemerAssociate Producer
2003·
CarandiruAssociate Producer
2002·
City of GodProducer
Associate Producer
2001·
The InheritanceDirector
2000·
A Dog's WillAssociate Producer
1999·
Zoando na TVProduction Artist
Associate Producer
1996·
DelicadoDirector
Director
Director
1980·
Rita Lee JonesDirector
Director, Creative Director
Director
1979·
Mulher 80Director, Creator
1975·
O CasalProducer, Writer, Director
1972·
Dybbuk: The DemonDirector
Producer, Writer, Director
Screenplay, Director
1968·
Juventude e TernuraStory