
Biography
Ruth Pinto de Souza was considered one of the great ladies of Brazilian dramaturgy and the first great reference for black artists on television for her notable roles. Ruth stood out for being the first black actress to star in a soap opera on Rede Globo in A Cabana do Pai Tomás (1969) — and the second on Brazilian television, after Yolanda Braga, in A Cor da Sua Pele (1965) on TV Tupi — in addition to being the first Brazilian artist nominated for the best actress award at an international film festival, for her work in Sinhá Moça (1954) at the Venice Film Festival.
Acted in 73
2020s
- 2026
Ecos do Teatro Experimental do Negro
Movie
- 2022
Primavera
Josephina / Matilda / Madre Amélia
2010s
- 2019
Pressed, Ripped Apart
(archive footage)
If I Close My Eyes Now
Madalena dos Santos · 2 episodes
- 2018
Inezita
Movie
- 2014
O Vendedor de Passados
Dona Célia
- 2013
Inezita Barroso - A Voz e a Viola
Movie
- 2011
2000s
- 2005
Daughters of the Wind
Cida
- 2001
Distraída para a Morte
Carolina de Jesus
- 2000
O Aleijadinho - Paixão, Glória e Suplício
Joana
1990s
- 1999
A Fit of Rage
Mariana
- 1994
Boca
Mrs. Esteban
O Construtor de Sonhos
Movie
Eu, Mulher Negra
Movie
Memorial de Maria Moura
Sia Mena · 19 episodes
- 1991
High Art
Old Woman Kissing
- 1990
Only One Survived
Mama Santa
1980s
- 1989
As Divas Negras do Cinema Brasileiro
Movie
- 1988
- 1987
Jubiabá
Tia Luiza
Memória Vera Cruz: A Recuperação de um Sonho
Movie
The Legacy of Guldenburgs
Antonia · 3 episodes
- 1986
- 1984
- 1982
- 1980
Olhai os Lírios do Campo
Mariana · 108 episodes
1970s
- 1978
- 1977
Who Killed Pacifico?
Movie
Sweet Thieves
Rainha Louca
- 1976
Pontal da Solidão
Narração
- 1975
Helena
Madalena · 20 episodes
Pureza Proibida
Movie
- 1974
Um Homem Célebre
Movie
- 1973
- 1972
- 1971
Caso Especial
Laura · 1 episode
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
The Naked Man
Testemunha de Jeová
- 1963
- 1962
Assault on the Pay Train
Judith
- 1960
Death Commands Brigandage
Rezadeira
Macumba Love
Mama Rata-loi
Favela
Movie
1950s
- 1959
Lonesome Women
Movie
Ravina
Movie
- 1957
Osso, Amor e Papagaios
Movie
- 1956
Quem Matou Anabela?
Shirley
- 1954
Candinho
Dona Manuela
- 1953
The Landowner's Daughter
Sabina
- 1951
Angela
Divina
Terra é Sempre Terra
Movie
- 1950
The Shadow of Another
Movie
1940s
- 1949
Também Somos Irmãos
Rosália
Terra Violenta
Empregada
- 1948
Falta Alguém no Manicômio
Movie
Appearances9
2020s
- 2020
Ney - À Flor da Pele
Self
Women's Cinema
Self
2010s
- 2019
Filhas de Lavadeiras
herself
- 2018
Carolina Maria de Jesus
Self
- 2016
Pitanga
Self
2000s
- 2009
Em Quadro: A História de 4 Negros nas Telas
Self
- 2001
Movie Theaters of Rio
Self
- 2000
Denying Brazil
Herself