Nelson Rodrigues

1912 - 1980 (age 68) • Writing

Born: 8/23/1912 in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

Died: 12/21/1980 (age 68)

Known for: Writing

Nelson Rodrigues

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.

Known For

Lady on the Bus

55%

Associate Producer

1978

The Kiss

72%

Original Story

1981

The Deceased

71%

Original Story

1965

Cute but Ordinary

50%

Theatre Play

1981

The Seven Kittens

61%

Associate Producer

1980

Bonitinha, Mas Ordinária

46%

Theatre Play

2013

The Asphalt Kiss

74%

Novel

2018

All Nudity Shall Be Punished

49%

Theatre Play

1973

Noiva da Morte

Original Story

2025

Agonia

Original Story

2025

Otto: De Trás p/ Diante

Self (archive footage)

2022

Zimba

50%

Self (archive footage)

2021

Linhas Cruzadas

100%

Dramaturgy

2021

Linhas Cruzadas

100%

Novel, Writer

2021

Golden Mouth

62%

Original Story

2019

Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos

100%

Self (archive footage)

2019

The Asphalt Kiss

74%

Novel

2018

Nelson: Por Ele Mesmo

Unknown

2017

The Serpent

58%

Original Story

2016

No One Loves Anyone For More Than Two Years

59%

Original Story

2015

Bonitinha, Mas Ordinária

46%

Theatre Play

2013

Mario Filho - O Criador das Multidões

Self (archive footage)

2010

Vestido de Noiva

40%

Original Story

2006

Brava Gente

83%

Novel

2000

Os Filhos de Nelson

100%

Original Story

2000

Boca de Ouro

Original Story

1999

Twins

62%

Short Story

1999

Treason

65%

Original Story

1999

A Vida Como Ela É...

59%

Story

1996

Cutie Pie... Her Loves and Sins

57%

Novel

1995

A Serpente

20%

Theatre Play

1992

A Serpente

20%

Original Story

1992

Boca de Ouro

80%

Theatre Play

1990

Boca de Ouro

80%

Original Story

1990

Senhora dos Afogados

Theatre Play

1985

Meu Destino É Pecar

100%

Creator

1984