Biography
Francisco "Chico" Anysio de Oliveira Paula Filho, OMC (Maranguape, April 12, 1931 – Rio de Janeiro, March 23, 2012), was a Brazilian comedian, actor, radio actor, producer, announcer, screenwriter, writer, voice actor, presenter, composer and painter, known for his numerous sketches and comedy programs on Rede Globo, the network where he worked for over forty years. Having created more than two hundred comic characters in a 65-year career, he is considered one of the greatest Brazilian comedians.
Acted in 42
2020s
- 2025
Rei da Noite
Movie
- 2021
Hermanoteu na Terra de Godah: O Filme
Deus (Voice)
2010s
- 2015
- 2014
Xuxa no Mundo da Imaginação - Era uma Vez - Vol. 2
Movie
- 2011
An Extremely Nutty Teacher
Monsenhor Aristides
Rádio Nacional
Movie
The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga
Major Consilva
2000s
- 2009
Chico e Amigos
Movie
The Condom Play
Padrinho
Hermanoteu In the Land of Godah
Deus (voz)
If I Were You 2
Olavo
- 2007
War and Peace
Padre Santo · 18 episodes
- 2006
Chico Anysio É
Movie
- 2003
Por Um Fio
Chico
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
O Belo e as Feras
TV
- 1996
Tieta of Agreste
Zé Esteves
- 1992
- 1991
Estados Anysios de Chico City
Vários Personagens · 37 episodes
- 1990
Escolinha do Professor Raimundo
Raimundo Nonato · 16 episodes
1980s
- 1989
Delegacia de Mulheres
Otoniel · 1 episode
- 1983
A Festa é Nossa
Professor Raimundo · 36 episodes
- 1981
Chico Anísio Ao Vivo no Carnegie Hall
Movie
Viva o Gordo
Various Characters, Magro, Coronel Bezerra · 1 episode
- 1980
O Bem-Amado
TV
1970s
- 1979
- 1977
- 1973
Chico City
Vários Personagens · 52 episodes
- 1971
Linguinha x Mr. Yes
Linguinha · 130 episodes
O Doce Esporte do Sexo
Movie
1960s
- 1968
- 1960
Two Stories
Movie
1950s
- 1959
Eu Sou o Tal
Movie
Entrei de Gaiato
Movie
- 1955
O Primo do Cangaceiro
Movie
Wrote 16
2000s
- 2009
Chico e Amigos
Writer
Bela Noite Para Voar
Writers' Assistant
1990s
- 1991
Estados Anysios de Chico City
Writer
- 1990
Escolinha do Professor Raimundo
Writers' Production
1980s
- 1983
O Cangaceiro Trapalhão
Dialogue
- 1981
Chico Anísio Ao Vivo no Carnegie Hall
Writer
1970s
- 1971
O Doce Esporte do Sexo
Writer
1960s
- 1960
Two Stories
Screenplay
1950s
- 1959
Garota Enxuta
Writer
Entrei de Gaiato
Writer
Mulheres à Vista
Screenstory
- 1958
O Camelô da Rua Larga
Writer
- 1957
A Baronesa Transviada
Writer
Hoje o Galo Sou Eu!
Screenplay
- 1955
O Primo do Cangaceiro
Writer
Created 6
1990s
- 1991
Estados Anysios de Chico City
Creator
- 1990
Escolinha do Professor Raimundo
Creator
1980s
- 1982
- 1981
1970s
- 1973
Chico City
Creator
- 1971
Linguinha x Mr. Yes
Creator
Other crew 2
2020s
- 2025
Chico Anysio: Um Homem à Procura de Um Personagem
In Memory Of
Directed 1
1970s
- 1973
Chico City
Director
Edited 1
1980s
- 1981
Produced 1
1970s
- 1977
Appearances12
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Chico Anysio: Um Homem à Procura de Um Personagem
Self (archive footage) · 5 episodes
- 2021
Chacrinha: Eu Vim para Confundir e Não para Explicar
Self
2010s
- 2018
What are you Laughing At? Humour and Dictatorship
Self (archive footage)
- 2017
- 2015
Chico Eterno
Self (archive footage)
2000s
- 2009
Cantoras do Rádio
Himself
Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was
Self
- 2005
Câmera, Close!
Himself
João do Vale, Muita Gente Desconhece
Self
1980s
- 1982
- 1981
O Mundo Mágico dos Trapalhões
Narrator (voice)