Biography
Rita Lee Jones de Carvalho, OMC • ORB better known as Rita Lee (born Rita Lee Jones; São Paulo, December 31, 1947 – São Paulo, May 8, 2023) was a Brazilian singer, songwriter, television presenter and writer. Known as the "Queen of Brazilian rock", she was the woman who sold the most records, 55 million, making her the most successful female artist in terms of sales in Brazil and the fourth overall, behind by Tonico & Tinoco, Roberto Carlos and Nelson Gonçalves. She built a career that began with rock, but over the years flirted with different genres, such as psychedelia, during the tropicalismo era, pop rock, disco, new wave, pop, bossa nova and electronica, creating a hybridism pioneer among international and national genres. Rita is considered one of the most influential women in Brazil, being a reference for those who came to use the guitar from the mid-1970s. Former member of the group Os Mutantes (1966–1972) and Tutti Frutti (1973–1978), participated in important revolutions in the world of music and society.
Acted in 23
2010s
- 2017
- 2014
- 2013
Worms
Martha (voice)
Ronnie Von: quando éramos príncipes
Rita Lee
2000s
- 2009
Tom Zé: Liberated Astronaut
Movie
- 2007
Rita Lee - Biograffiti: Baila Comigo
Movie
- 2006
- 2002
Durval Discos
Tia Julieta
- 2000
Rita Lee: 3001 - Especial
Movie
1990s
- 1996
- 1995
Rita Lee: A Marca da Zorra
Movie
- 1991
1980s
- 1989
Fire and Passion
Mulher Fazendo Piquenique
Better Days Ahead
Mary Shadow
- 1987
Especial Rita Lee & Roberto de Carvalho: Turnê Flerte Fatal 87/88
Movie
- 1986
Cida, a Gata Roqueira
Movie
Chico & Caetano
TV
Mixto Quente
TV
- 1985
Rita e Roberto - Especial Sexta Super
Movie
1970s
- 1977
- 1975
Ritmo Alucinante
Movie
- 1971
O Som Alucinante
Movie
1960s
- 1968
The Amorous Ones
Movie
Sound 9
2010s
- 2018
- 2010
1990s
- 1997
- 1995
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Better Days Ahead
Theme Song Performance
- 1987
- 1980
1970s
- 1978
Wrote 1
1980s
- 1980
Rita Lee Jones
Writer
Directed 1
2000s
- 2009
Multishow ao Vivo: Rita Lee
Stage Director
Other crew 1
2010s
- 2019
Appearances34
2020s
- 2025
Ritas
Self
- 2020
Transversal do Tempo
Self (archive footage)
2010s
- 2018
Som, Sol & Surf - Saquarema
Self (archive footage)
- 2017
Laerte-se
Herself
- 2014
Democracia em Preto e Branco
Narrator
- 2012
Tropicália
Self (archive footage)
- 2010
A Night in 67
Self (archive footage)
2000s
- 2009
Loki: Arnaldo Baptista
Self (archive footage)
Multishow ao Vivo: Rita Lee
Self
Titãs - A Vida Até Parece Uma Festa
Self (archive footage)
- 2007
Rita Lee - Biograffiti: Ovelha Negra
Self
Rita Lee - Biograffiti: Cor de Rosa Choque
Self
Elis Regina: Doce de Pimenta
Herself
- 2005
O Melhor do Acústico MTV
Self
- 2004
MTV ao Vivo: Rita Lee
Self
- 2003
- 2002
Rogério Duprat - Vida de Músico
Self
1990s
- 1998
Acústico MTV: Rita Lee
Self
Paralamas em Close Up
Self
- 1997
Acústico MTV: Titãs
Self
- 1993
Maldito Popular Brasileiro: Arnaldo Dias Baptista
Self (archival footage)
1980s
- 1986
Criança Esperança
Self · 1 episode
- 1982
Rita Lee & Roberto de Carvalho: O Circo
Self
- 1981
Rita Lee & Roberto de Carvalho: Saúde - Especial Sexta Super
Self
- 1980
Rita Lee Jones
Herself
Grandes Nomes
Self · 3 episodes
1970s
- 1979
Mulher 80
Self
Malu Mulher
Self · 1 episode
- 1976
Rock
Self
- 1970
Os Mutantes
Self
1960s
- 1969
Os Mutantes: Teatro Villaret, Lisboa, Portugal, 1969
Self