Chico Anysio

Known for Acting

Chico Anysio's portrait

Details

Birthday: April 12, 1931

Deathday: March 23, 2012

Place of birth: Maranguape, Ceará, Brazil

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.