Nelson Rodrigues

Nelson Rodrigues

Born 23 August 1912 in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

Died 21 December 1980 (aged 68)

Nelson Falcão Rodrigues (Recife, August 23, 1912 – Rio de Janeiro, December 21, 1980) was a writer, journalist, novelist, playwright, short story writer, and chronicler of Brazilian customs and football. He is considered Brazil's most influential playwright.

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His plays usually dealt with topics considered taboo by Brazilian society, such as sexuality, virginity and incest, denouncing the hypocrisy of family life in the middle and upper classes.

Writer

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Sealed
1978
Lady on the Bus Theatre Play, Screenstory
Sealed
1981
The Kiss Original Story
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1965
The Deceased Original Story
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1981
Cute but Ordinary Theatre Play

Actor

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1969
Máscara da Traição
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1962
O Rei Pelé Himself
O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro
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1976
O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro Self
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1969
Fragmentos de Dois Escritores Himself

Producer

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1978
Lady on the Bus Associate Producer
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1980
The Seven Kittens Associate Producer
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1966
Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta Producer