Biography
José Wilker Almeida (20 August 1944 – 5 April 2014) was a Brazilian film, stage, and television actor and director. The actor gained fame in telenovelas like Roque Santeiro (1985), but became known internationally for his role as Vadinho, the husband who returns from the dead to tempt Sônia Braga's character in the movie Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976).
Acted in 117
2010s
- 2016
As Aventuras do Pequeno Colombo
Conde de Saint-Germain
- 2015
- 2014
Isolados
Dr. Fausto
The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail
Chico Pacheco
- 2013
Golden Oldies 2
Juca
Invisible World
Segment "Kreuko"
Giovanni Improtta
Giovanni Improtta
- 2012
O Brado Retumbante
Floriano Pedreira · 8 episodes
- 2011
A Melhor Idade
Antenor
The Well Beloved One
Zeca Diabo · 4 episodes
The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga
Joãozinho Bem-Bem
Tancredo - A Travessia
Movie
- 2010
The Well Beloved One
Zeca Diabo
Na Forma da Lei
Dr. Mourão · 8 episodes
2000s
- 2009
Now Boarding
Fulano
Cinquentinha
Daniel Lopes de Carvalho · 8 episodes
O Sonho de Inacim
Movie
- 2008
Romance
Danilo
Golden Oldies
Juca
Sexo com Amor?
Jorge
- 2007
- 2006
Canta Maria
Lampião
The Greatest Love of All
Antônio
- 2004
Redeemer
Dr. Sabóia
Onde Anda Você
Mandarim
- 2003
Mary, Mother of the Son of God
Pilatos
The Man of the Year
Sílvio
Viva Sapato!
Fernando
- 2002
Banquete
Movie
Dead in the Water
Father
The Fifth of Hell
Marquês de Marialva · 47 episodes
- 2001
- 2000
Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion
Donizetti
A Muralha
Dom Diogo · 3 episodes
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
For All - O Trampolim da Vitória
Giancarlo Sandrini
- 1997
Guerra de Canudos - Minissérie
Antônio Conselheiro · 4 episodes
The Battle of Canudos
Antônio Conselheiro
A Justiceira
Ronaldo · 1 episode
Little Book of Love
Alaor
- 1996
Delicado
Movie
O Fim do Mundo
Sebastião "Tião" Socó · 35 episodes
- 1995
- 1993
Black August
Pedro Lomagno · 16 episodes
Paixão e Guerra no Sertão de Canudos
Narrador
- 1992
Anos Rebeldes
Fábio Brito · 20 episodes
- 1990
Lovely Child
Álvaro
1980s
- 1989
A Porta Aberta
Movie
Solidão: Uma Linda História de Amor
Movie
Better Days Ahead
Wallace Caldeira
Doida Demais
Noé
- 1988
Prisoner of Rio
Salo
- 1987
Leila Diniz
Henrique Martins
Fonte da Saudade
Movie
Subway to the Stars
Professor
Besame Mucho
Xico
- 1986
The Man in the Black Cape
Tenório Cavalcanti
- 1985
- 1984
São Bernardo
Movie
- 1983
O Bom Burguês
Lucas
Bandidos da Falange
Tito Lívio · 20 episodes
- 1982
Fiebre amarilla
Movie
The King of the Candle
Abelardo Segundo
- 1981
Los crápulas
Movie
- 1980
Bye Bye Brazil
Lorde Cigano
1970s
- 1978
Batalha dos Guararapes
João Fernandes Vieira
Professor Kranz german in Germany
Leleco
Diamante Bruto
Movie
- 1976
Confissões de Uma Viúva Moça
Movie
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
Waldomiro 'Vadinho' Santos Guimarães
Xica
Conde Valadares
- 1975
Deliciosas Traições do Amor
Movie
Ana, a Libertina
Movie
O Casal
Alfredo Giacometti
- 1974
Amor e Medo
Movie
- 1973
- 1972
Dybbuk: The Demon
Hannan
The Conspirators
Tiradentes
- 1971
Caso Especial
assassino, Hanan · 1 episode
- 1970
Eu Sou Vida, Eu Não Sou Morte
Movie
Estranho Triângulo
Movie
1960s
- 1968
On Borrowed Time
Torturador
Massacre no Supermercado
Movie
- 1967
El Justicero
Movie
- 1965
The Deceased
(uncredited)
Paixão
Movie
Directed 6
2010s
- 2013
Giovanni Improtta
Director
Produced 2
1990s
- 1997
Guerra de Canudos - Minissérie
Co-Producer
The Battle of Canudos
Producer
Appearances14
2020s
- 2023
Companhias do Teatro Brasileiro
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
- 2021
Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina
Self
2010s
- 2017
Dunas do Barato
Self
Brazilian Cinema in the 20th Century
Self
- 2013
VINTE - RioFilme, 20 anos de cinema brasileiro
Self
2000s
- 2009
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
Self
- 2003
- 2002
Suspiros Republicanos ao Crepúsculo de um Império Tropical
Narrator
- 2001
Movie Theaters of Rio
Self
1990s
- 1997
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Self
- 1994
Josué de Castro, Cidadão do Mundo
Narrator
1980s
- 1987
China, o Império do Centro
Narrator
- 1984
Jango
Narrator
1970s
- 1976
Filmando Dona Flor
Self