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Nelson Rodrigues

38 movies · 6 TV shows

Known for
Writing
Born
Aug 23, 1912
Died
Dec 21, 1980 (age 68)
Place of birth
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

Biography

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.

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.

Profiles IMDb

Known for

Nelson Rodrigues: movies and TV shows

Acting (3)

Behind the camera (43)

Talk shows and appearances (6)