Biography
João Carlos Daniel Filho, better known as Daniel Filho (Rio de Janeiro, September 30, 1937), is a Brazilian actor, director, filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, voice actor, presenter and author. Responsible for triggering an aesthetic revolution in Brazilian TV during the 1970s, he became a Midas of popular cinema in Brazil during the 2000s. He created one blockbuster after another, many adapted from the theatre. The "Se Eu Fosse Você" (If I Were You) franchise (2006-09), featuring Tony Ramos and Gloria Pires - famous for their soap opera roles, sold more than 9 million tickets.
Directed 63
2020s
- 2020
The Silence of The Rain
Director
2010s
- 2019
Golden Mouth
Director
- 2015
Smile, You're on Camera
Director
- 2014
Teen's Confessions
Director
- 2012
- 2011
Chico Xavier
Director
- 2010
Chico Xavier
Director
2000s
- 2009
Peacetime
Director
If I Were You 2
Director
- 2007
Primo Basílio
Director
- 2006
Lots of Ice and a Little Bit of Water
Director
If I Were You
Director
- 2004
Owner of the Story
Director
- 2001
The Inheritance
Director
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Mulher
Director
- 1997
A Justiceira
Director
- 1996
Delicado
Director
- 1994
Teen Confessions
Director
1980s
- 1988
Dina Sfat na União Soviética - Perestroika
Director
Cousin Bazilio
Director
- 1986
Hipertensão
Director
- 1983
O Cangaceiro Trapalhão
Director
- 1982
Quem Ama Não Mata
Director
- 1981
- 1980
Rita Lee Jones
Director
Elis Regina Carvalho Costa
Director
Grandes Nomes
Director
1970s
- 1979
Mulher 80
Director
Plantão de Polícia
Director
Malu Mulher
Director
- 1978
Ciranda, Cirandinha
Director
- 1977
- 1976
- 1975
O Casal
Director
- 1972
Dybbuk: The Demon
Director
Meu Primeiro Baile
Director
- 1971
Caso Especial
Director
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
A Cama ao Alcance de Todos
Director
A Última Valsa
Director
Pobre Príncipe Encantado
Director
O Impossível Acontece
Director
- 1968
- 1967
Produced 67
2020s
- 2026
- 2022
Executive Order
Producer
- 2021
Venice
Associate Producer
- 2020
The Silence of The Rain
Producer
2010s
- 2019
Golden Mouth
Producer
Sai de Baixo: O Filme
Producer
- 2018
- 2016
It's a Fairy!
Producer
The Devil's Scarab
Associate Producer
- 2015
Smile, You're on Camera
Producer
A Man Amidst Bees
Associate Producer
- 2014
Teen's Confessions
Producer
- 2013
Brazilian Western
Executive Producer
- 2012
- 2010
Chico Xavier
Producer
Bróder
Associate Producer
2000s
- 2009
The Assailant
Co-Producer
Peacetime
Producer
The Invisible Woman
Producer
- 2008
Last Stop 174
Associate Producer
Golden Oldies
Co-Producer
The Man Who Bottled Clouds
Co-Producer
Once Upon a Time in Rio
Producer
- 2007
The Ballroom
Co-Producer
The Sign of the City
Associate Producer
Primo Basílio
Producer
Not by Chance
Associate Producer
- 2006
The Year My Parents Went on Vacation
Co-Producer
Lots of Ice and a Little Bit of Water
Producer
Zuzu Angel
Co-Producer
If I Were You
Producer
Didi - The Treasure Raider
Associate Producer
- 2005
Two Sons of Francisco
Associate Producer
The House of Sand
Associate Producer
- 2004
Tainá 2 - A New Amazon Adventure
Associate Producer
Owner of the Story
Producer
Redeemer
Associate Producer
Cazuza: Time Doesn't Stop
Producer
Sexo, Amor e Traição
Producer
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented
Associate Producer
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
O Trapalhão e a Luz Azul
Associate Producer
Zoando na TV
Associate Producer
O Auto da Compadecida
Producer
- 1998
Simão, o Fantasma Trapalhão
Associate Producer
- 1997
A Justiceira
Producer
- 1996
- 1994
Teen Confessions
Producer
1980s
- 1988
Cousin Bazilio
Producer
- 1980
O Bem-Amado
Producer
1970s
- 1979
Plantão de Polícia
Supervising Producer
- 1978
Ciranda, Cirandinha
Producer
- 1975
O Casal
Producer
- 1974
- 1973
- 1971
1960s
- 1969
O Impossível Acontece
Producer
- 1968
Acted in 58
2020s
- 2026
A Fúria
Feijó
(Un)control
Levi
- 2025
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Golden Mouth
Newspaper Clerk
- 2017
Duas de Mim
Daniel Filho
- 2015
Till Luck Do Us: Part 3
Elias Barelli
O Amuleto
Herminio
- 2014
Muita Calma Nessa Hora 2
Pai de Tita
- 2013
I Have No Idea What I’m Doing With My Life
Vô
- 2012
- 2011
Federal Bank Heist
Advogado
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Peacetime
Dr. Penna
- 2008
As Mulheres no Cinema Brasileiro
Ele mesmo
- 2006
If I Were You
Homem no Banheiro
1990s
- 1997
A Justiceira
Salomão Garcia · 12 episodes
- 1996
Tieta of Agreste
Mirko Stefano
- 1991
The Body
Man on the Plane
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
The Story of Fausta
João
- 1987
Vianinha
Movie
Subway to the Stars
Movie
- 1986
- 1985
Television
TV
- 1984
Mirror of Flesh
Jairo Almeida
Quilombo
Fernão Carrilho
- 1983
Bar Esperanza
Armando
Parabéns pra Você
Mendonça · 13 episodes
- 1982
- 1981
The Kiss
Amado Pinheiro
1970s
- 1978
Summer Showers
Geraldinho
- 1977
Vida, Vida
Almeida
- 1975
Ana, a Libertina
Movie
O Casal
Movie
- 1973
O Descarte
Bruno (voz)
- 1972
Roleta Russa
Raul
- 1971
As Quatro Chaves Mágicas
Paulo, o irmão
- 1970
The Heirs
Um Americano
1960s
- 1969
A Cama ao Alcance de Todos
Movie
O Impossível Acontece
Movie
- 1965
A Grande Viagem
Dr. Renato · 101 episodes
- 1963
Golden Mouth
Leleco
- 1962
Esse Rio que Eu Amo
Movie
The Unscrupulous Ones
Vavá
- 1961
Mulheres & Milhões
Movie
1950s
- 1959
Eu Sou o Tal
Movie
- 1957
Tem Boi na Linha
Movie
- 1956
Fuzileiro do Amor
Movie
No release date
Resta Um
Movie
Wrote 12
2010s
- 2016
It's a Fairy!
Story
- 2015
Smile, You're on Camera
Writer
2000s
- 2009
If I Were You 2
Writer
- 2006
If I Were You
Writer
- 2004
Owner of the Story
Writer
- 2001
The Inheritance
Screenplay
1980s
- 1986
Chico & Caetano
Idea
1970s
- 1975
O Casal
Writer
1960s
- 1969
A Cama ao Alcance de Todos
Writer
Pobre Príncipe Encantado
Screenplay
O Impossível Acontece
Writer
- 1968
Juventude e Ternura
Story
Created 12
2010s
- 2012
- 2010
2000s
- 2003
1990s
- 1998
Mulher
Creator
- 1997
A Justiceira
Creator
- 1996
- 1994
Teen Confessions
Creator
1980s
- 1988
Tarcísio & Glória
Creator
- 1986
Chico & Caetano
Creator
- 1985
Armação Ilimitada
Creator
1970s
- 1979
Malu Mulher
Creator
- 1978
Ciranda, Cirandinha
Creator
Other crew 3
1980s
- 1986
Chico & Caetano
Creator
1970s
- 1979
Mulher 80
Creator
Art department 1
1980s
- 1980
Elis Regina Carvalho Costa
Creative Director
Appearances13
2020s
- 2026
I'm Not Your Heartthrob
Self
- 2025
Milton Gonçalves, Além do Espetáculo
Self
Chico Anysio: Um Homem à Procura de Um Personagem
Self · 5 episodes
Tributo: Dennis Carvalho
Self
- 2024
Tributo: Boni
Self
Armando Costa: “Televisão pra Mim Não é Bico”
Self
2010s
- 2018
Rindo à Toa: Humor Sem Limites
Self
What are you Laughing At? Humour and Dictatorship
Self
2000s
- 2009
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
Self
- 2008
The Man Who Bottled Clouds
Self
Critic
Self
- 2006
1980s
- 1980
Elis Regina Carvalho Costa
Self