Roberto Pirillo
Acting
Born September 14, 1947, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Roberto Pirillo is a seasoned Brazilian actor known for his extensive work in television, film, and voice acting. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a romantic lead, notably starring in the classic telenovela Escrava Isaura (1976), where he played the noble Álvaro, a role that became iconic in Brazilian teledramaturgy. He also appeared in Ciranda de Pedra (1981) and many other productions for Rede Globo. Over the decades, Pirillo has built a diverse portfolio, including roles in historical dramas, comedies, and action series. His recent credits include appearances in Níobe (2023), A Divisão (2019), and Magnífica 70 (2015–2018). He remains active in Brazilian television and continues to be recognized for his contributions to the arts.
Filmography
- 2027Estranho Amor
- Rulers of Fortune — Jorge
- Betinho: No Fio da Navalha — Secretário de Saúde
- 2023Revolta dos Malês — Souza Velho
- A Divisão
- A Revolta dos Malês — Souza Velho
- Baile de Máscaras — Carlos Calhada
- Magnifica 70 — Alberico Couto e Silva
- Time After Time — Genaro / Genaro Donatelli
- Empire — Dr. Merival Porto
- Samson and Delilah — Simas
- 2008Os Óculos de Pedro Antão
- Alta Estação — Olavo Carvalho
- Prova de Amor — Dr. Hélio Nereu
- Celebrity — Ernesto Lopes
- Brava Gente — Voltaire da Fonseca
- Sex Appeal — Davi
- Anos Rebeldes — Capitão Rangel
- O Portador — Álvaro
- Golden Years — Rafael
- Mania de Querer — Nelson Domingues
- A Gata Comeu — Tony Duarte (Antônio Duarte) / falso Braguinha
- 1984Marquesa de Santos — Davi
- Marquesa de Santos — Davi Pamplona Corte Real
- Vereda Tropical — Técnico do Rubro Futebol Clube
- Paraíso — Geraldo Valfrido
- Ciranda de Pedra — Luís Carlos
- 1981Cry Freedom
- A Deusa Vencida — Fernando Albuquerque
- 1979A Pantera Nua
- Cara a Cara — Julinho
- 1979Uma Fêmea do Outro Mundo
- 1978Black Goddess
- Maria, Maria — Eduardinho
- Locomotives — Cássio
- The Trapalhões
- Isaura: Slave Girl — Tobias Paes Vidal
- 1976Jeca vs. the Devil
- Escalada — Sérgio Freitas Ribeiro
- O Grito — Mário
- Supermanoela — Paulo
- O Semideus — Lulu das Galinhas
- O Primeiro Amor — Hélio
- Uma Rosa com Amor — Beto
- Caso Especial — filho de Bernardo
- Minha Doce Namorada — Milton
- 1970Betão Ronca Ferro — Geraldo
- E Nós, Aonde Vamos? — Juca (José Roberto Ribeiro)
- Fátima & Yolanda