Jorge Lafond
Biography
Jorge Luiz Souza Lima, known by his stage name Jorge Lafond (March 29, 1952 – January 11, 2003), was a Brazilian actor, comedian, dancer and drag queen. Her main character was Vera Summer.
Known For & Full Filmography11 Titles
Drama Series - 1977, 16 episodes • as primo de Mussum
Os Trapalhões was a Brazilian comedy group and also a Brazilian television series created by Wilton Franco. Its members were Dedé Santana, Zacarias, Mussum and their leader Didi Mocó, that was played by Renato Aragão. The name Trapalhões is derived from the Portuguese verb atrapalhar, which means the opposite of helping, to do something the wrong way or to Those that confuse. The name is translated "Tramps" in English DVD subtitles. It was aired by Rede Globo from 1977 to 1999. On March 18, 1990, Zacarias died due to respiratory failure, but the group and the series didn't come to an end until July 29, 1994, when Mussum died due to an unsuccessful heart transplant.
Drama Series - 1982, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 1989, 16 episodes • as João Francisco dos Santos, o Madame Satã
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 1987, 16 episodes • as Bob Bacall (Robertinho)
After becoming a widower, businessman Aparício Varela takes over as president of Tecelagem Abdala and decides to win back the great love of his life, Rebeca.
Drama Series - 1980, 16 episodes • as mordomo de Odorico
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1988, 2h 15m • as Apresentador da boite
Milionário and José Rico are robbed of their money and their fans' enthusiasm. But a female truck driver is out to help them.
Movie - 1986, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Classical music student arrives from Buenos Aires to live with his rocker cousin in Rio De Janeiro. Between parties full of rock and roll, he has to decide between his childhood girlfriend, now a respectful businesswoman, and the volleyball player Vera.
Movie - 1982, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A public relations man is invited to guide an American millionaire during his stay in Rio de Janeiro. He gets involved in the most bizarre situations, from orgiastic mega-parties to confrontations with the police, meetings with drug dealers and movie stars, facing corruption and even murder.
Movie - 1983, 2h 15m • as Luis
A group of eccentric people gather at a popular bar in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro.
Movie - 1987, 2h 15m • as Waldeck
The life of Brazilian actress Leila Diniz.
Movie - 1984, 2h 15m • as Self
A small town girl, who's an aspiring singer, tries to make a living out of music in the big city of Rio de Janeiro.