
Biography
Francisco Buarque de Hollanda OMC • ComIH, better known as Chico Buarque (Rio de Janeiro, June 19, 1944), is a Brazilian singer, composer, guitarist, playwright, writer and actor. He is considered by many critics to be the greatest living artist in Brazilian music. His discography includes approximately eighty works, including solo albums, in partnership with other musicians and compacts.
Acted in 18
2020s
- 2024
Sala São Paulo - 25 Anos de Espetáculo
Movie
- 2023
Chico Buarque: Que Tal Um Samba?
Voz e Violão
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
Movie
- 2022
The Coup d'État Factory
Chico Buarque
2010s
- 2018
Chico Buarque: Caravanas – Ao Vivo
Intérprete
- 2015
Ana Carolina - #AC Ao Vivo
Movie
- 2013
Edu Lobo 70 Anos
Movie
- 2012
Clara
Movie
- 2011
Dia Voa
Movie
Consideração do Poema
Movie
2000s
- 2003
Ana Carolina - Estampado
Movie
- 2001
Water and Salt
Amante
1990s
- 1997
Ed Mort
Silva 1
- 1995
The Mandarin
Noel Rosa
- 1991
Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo II: A Volta
Julinho da Adelaide
1970s
- 1972
When Carnaval Comes
Paulo
No release date
Chico Buarque - Ginásio da Unicamp, 1987
Movie
Gota D'Água
Movie
Sound 40
2020s
- 2026
Le chemin et la fuite
Songs
- 2021
My Uncle José
Original Music Composer
2010s
- 2019
Roda Viva Roda Brasil
Musician
- 2018
The Great Mystical Circus
Music, Original Music Composer
- 2014
O Grande Circo Místico
Music
- 2012
Chico Buarque: Na Carreira
Music
- 2010
Os Saltimbancos: O Musical
Music
2000s
- 2009
- 2006
The Greatest Love of All
Original Music Composer
The Machine
Original Music Composer
- 2004
Playing in the Dark
Musician
Owner of the Story
Music
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
O Sonho de Rose: 10 Anos Depois
Original Music Composer
1990s
- 1997
The Oyster and the Wind
Songs
- 1994
Rio's Love Song
Music
- 1991
Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo II: A Volta
Music
1980s
- 1986
Malandro
Music
Golden Years
Music
- 1984
Para Viver Um Grande Amor
Music
- 1983
Perdoa-Me Por Me Traíres
Music
- 1982
Linha de Montagem
Theme Song Performance
- 1981
Os Saltimbancos Trapalhões
Music
Morte e Vida Severina
Music
- 1980
Bye Bye Brazil
Music
1970s
- 1979
República dos Assassinos
Original Music Composer
- 1978
Se Segura, Malandro!
Songs
A Noiva da Cidade
Songs
- 1976
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
Original Music Composer
Carioca Tigre
Music
- 1973
Joanna Francesa
Original Music Composer
Go to Work You Bum!
Songs
- 1972
When Carnaval Comes
Music, Original Music Composer
- 1970
Cleo e Daniel
Original Music Composer
1960s
- 1967
O Anjo Assassino
Music
Wrote 14
2010s
- 2012
Chico Buarque: Na Carreira
Scenario Writer
- 2011
Amor em Quatro Atos
Novel
- 2010
Os Saltimbancos: O Musical
Writer
2000s
- 2009
Budapeste
Novel
- 2003
Benjamim
Book
- 2000
Turbulence
Novel
1980s
- 1986
Malandro
Writer
- 1984
Para Viver Um Grande Amor
Writer
Lin and Katazan
Novel
- 1981
Os Saltimbancos Trapalhões
Writer
- 1980
Certas Palavras com Chico Buarque
Screenplay
1970s
- 1972
When Carnaval Comes
Story
No release date
The Traveling Musicians
Original Story
Appearances83
2020s
- 2024
Nas Ondas de Dorival Caymmi
Self
- 2023
They Shot the Piano Player
Self (voice)
Jair Rodrigues - Let Them Talk
Self (archive footage)
- 2022
Miúcha, The Voice of Bossa Nova
Self
Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou Eu
Self (archive footage)
2022
Self · 8 episodes
Elza & Mané: Amor em Linhas Tortas
Self · 4 episodes
O Canto Livre de Nara Leão
Self · 4 episodes
- 2021
Alvorada
Self
Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina
Self
- 2020
Ney - À Flor da Pele
Self
Porfírio do Amaral: A Verdade Sobre o Samba
Self
2010s
- 2019
1964: Brazil between weapons and books
Himself
Fevereiros
Self
- 2018
O Samba é Meu Dom
Self
Semente da Música Brasileira
Self (archive footage)
The Trial
Self
- 2017
Dunas do Barato
Self (archive footage)
Fattoruso
Self - Interviewed
Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas
Self
The Man Who Killed John Wayne
Self
- 2016
Pitanga
Self
- 2015
Chico: Brazilian Artist
Self
Betinho: Hope on the Line
Self
Chico Buarque - Romance
Self
- 2014
Naked Eye
Self (archive footage)
Éramos Todos Loucos
Self
- 2013
A Farra do Circo
Self
- 2012
Chico Buarque: Na Carreira
Self
The Music According to Tom Jobim
Self (archive footage)
Aperana Street 52
Self
Meu Caro Amigo Chico
Self
- 2010
A Night in 67
Self
Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed
Self
2000s
- 2009
Roberta Sá - Pra Se Ter Alegria
Self
Um Homem de Moral
Self
Loki: Arnaldo Baptista
Self (archive footage)
Palavra (En)Cantada
Self
- 2008
The Man Who Bottled Clouds
Self
- 2007
Fados
Self
Chico Buarque: Carioca – Ao Vivo
Self
Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
Self
Vento Bravo
Self
- 2006
O Sol - Caminhando Contra o Vento
Self
Chico Buarque - Palavra-Chave
Self
- 2005
Vinicius de Moraes
Self - Singer 'Medo de Amar'
Maria Bethânia: Música é Perfume
Self
Chico Buarque - Anos Dourados
Self
Phono 73: A Country and its Music
Self (archive footage)
João do Vale, Muita Gente Desconhece
Self (archive footage)
Chico Buarque - Meu Caro Amigo
Self
Chico Buarque - Uma Palavra
Self
Chico Buarque - À Flor da Pele
Self
Chico Buarque - Estação Derradeira
Self
Chico Buarque - O Futebol
Self
Chico Buarque - Vai Passar
Self
Chico Buarque - Saltimbancos
Self
Chico Buarque - Bastidores
Self
Chico Buarque - Roda Viva
Self
Chico Buarque - Cinema
Self
- 2004
Raízes do Brasil
Self
MPB dos Tempos da Repressão
Self
- 2003
Evandro Teixeira: Snapshots of Reality
Self
- 2001
Brazil's Maria Bethânia
Self
- 2000
O Povo Brasileiro
Self · 10 episodes
Another Country
Self
1990s
- 1999
Chico e as Cidades
Self
- 1995
Flamengo: A Century of Passion
Self
- 1993
Beyond Citizen Kane
Self
1980s
- 1989
Dias de Euforia
Self
Chico, or the Country of the Lost Delicacy
Self
- 1987
Brascuba
Self
- 1986
Criança Esperança
Self · 1 episode
Chico & Caetano
Self · 9 episodes
- 1985
Nelson de Copo e Alma
Self
- 1980
Certas Palavras com Chico Buarque
Self
Grandes Nomes
Self · 1 episode
1970s
- 1973
Chico Buarque MPB Especial
Self
- 1972
- 1970
O Tempo e o Som
Self
1960s
- 1967
The Girl from Ipanema
Self