Jô Soares
Jô Soares | |
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Birth name | José Eugênio Soares |
Born | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 16 January 1938
Died | 5 August 2022 São Paulo, Brazil | (aged 84)
Years active | 1954–2018 |
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Spouse | Therezinha Millet Austregésilo
(m. 1959; div. 1979)Sílvia Bandeira
(m. 1980; div. 1983)Flávia Junqueira Pedras
(m. 1987; div. 1998) |
Children | 1 |
Relative(s) | Kanela (uncle) |
Notable works and roles |
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José Eugênio Soares (16 January 1938 – 5 August 2022),[1] known professionally as Jô Soares (Portuguese: /ˈʒo soˈaɾis, ˈswa-, -ɾiʃ/), or Jô, was a Brazilian comedian, talk show host, author, musician, actor and writer.[1][2]
Early life
Soares was born in Rio de Janeiro. Initially pursuing diplomatic service, influenced by his great-grandfather, Soares returned to Brazil for acting classes, and started his career in Rio de Janeiro in 1958.[1]
Career
Soares' television career began at
His first novel, O Xangô de Baker Street (translated as A Samba for Sherlock), was published in 1995 and has been translated into several languages. It was later adapted to a movie with the same name in 2001. Soares also put out various jazz CDs, as well as producing many plays, including a recent version of Richard III.
Personal life
Jô Soares was a
Filmography
Below is an incomplete filmography:
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1970–1972 | Faça Humor, Não Faça Guerra | Various | sketch comedy series |
1972–1975 | Satiricom | Various | sketch comedy series |
1976–1982 | Planeta dos Homens | Dr. Sardinha / Dr. Rafael / Brother Carmelo | sketch comedy series |
1981–1987 | Viva o Gordo | Captain Gay / Other recurring roles | sketch comedy series |
1988–1999 | Jô Soares Onze e Meia | Host | 2,309 episodes |
1988–1990 | Veja o Gordo | Various | sketch comedy series |
2000–2016 | Programa do Jô | Host | 8,000+ episodes |
Bibliography
- A Samba for Sherlock (book) (Portuguese: O Xangô de Baker Street) (1995)
- Twelve Fingers (Portuguese: O Homem Que Matou Getúlio Vargas) (1998)
- Assassinatos na Academia Brasileira de Letras (2005)
- As Esganadas (2011)
References
- ^ a b c d Álvares, Débora (5 August 2022). "Brazilian humorist, talk show host Jô Soares dies at 84". AP NEWS. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ "Santa Rita: Monumento está quase pronto – 23/05/2019 – Notícia – Tribuna do Norte".