Dedé Santana - Actor Profile

Dedé Santana

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
50Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 29, 1936
Birth Place: Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

About Dedé Santana

Manfried Sant'Anna (Niterói, April 29, 1936), known artistically as Dedé Santana, is a Brazilian comedian, actor, director and screenwriter. Best known for his role in the television series Os Trapalhões, where he was one of the four protagonists.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dedé Santana reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Dedé Santana's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dedé Santana remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Show 60 Anos, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Dedé Santana Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dedé Santana's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dedé Santana.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Show 60 Anos Dedé Super Hit Similar →
2025 Tributo: Renato Aragão Self Hit Similar →
2019 Mussum: Um Filme do Cacildis Self Hit Similar →
2017 Antes Que Eu Me Esqueça Gregório Hit Similar →
2017 Os Saltimbancos Trapalhões: Rumo a Hollywood Dedé Hit Similar →
2016 O Shaolin do Sertão Seu Zé Hit Similar →
2016 Punch the Clock Almeida Flop Similar →
2015 Show 50 Anos Dedé Hit Similar →
2014 Didi e o Segredo dos Anjos Gonzales Average Similar →
2013 Didi, o Peregrino Dedé Flop Similar →
1998 Simão, o Fantasma Trapalhão Dedé Flop Similar →
1997 O Noviço Rebelde Dedé Flop Similar →
1991 Os Trapalhões e a Árvore da Juventude Dedé Average Similar →
1990 O Mistério de Robin Hood Fredo Flop Similar →
1990 Uma Escola Atrapalhada Dedé Flop Similar →
1989 Os Trapalhões na Terra dos Monstros Dedé Average Similar →
1989 A Princesa Xuxa e os Trapalhões Dedeon Flop Similar →
1988 O Casamento dos Trapalhões Dedé Average Similar →
1988 Os Heróis Trapalhões: Uma Aventura na Selva Dedé Flop Similar →
1987 The Ghoulish Ghosts Dedé Flop Similar →
1987 Os Trapalhões no Auto da Compadecida Chicó Average Similar →
1986 The Seven Vampires Faxineiro Flop Similar →
1986 Os Trapalhões no Rabo do Cometa Dedé Flop Similar →
1986 Os Trapalhões e o Rei do Futebol Elvis Average Similar →
1985 Os Trapalhões no Reino da Fantasia Dedé Flop Similar →
1984 Os Trapalhões e o Mágico de Oróz Leão Average Similar →
1984 A Filha dos Trapalhões Dedé Flop Similar →
1983 O Cangaceiro Trapalhão Gavião Average Similar →
1982 Os Trapalhões na Serra Pelada Boroca Average Similar →
1982 Os Vagabundos Trapalhões Dedé Average Similar →
1981 Os Saltimbancos Trapalhões Dedé Hit Similar →
1981 O Mundo Mágico dos Trapalhões Self Flop Similar →
1980 Os Três Mosqueteiros Trapalhões Dedé Flop Similar →
1980 O Incrível Monstro Trapalhão Kiko Flop Similar →
1979 O Rei e os Trapalhões Abel Flop Similar →
1979 O Cinderelo Trapalhão Dedé Flop Similar →
1978 The Bunglers in the Planet Wars Dedé Santana Flop Similar →
1977 O Trapalhão nas Minas do Rei Salomão Duka Average Similar →
1976 Simbad, O Marujo Trapalhão Duda Flop Similar →
1976 Brazilian Planet of the Apes Alex Flop Similar →
1975 O Trapalhão na Ilha do Tesouro Lula Average Similar →
1974 Agência Lig-Pag - Hit Similar →
1974 Robin Hood, O Trapalhão da Floresta William Flop Similar →
1973 Aladim e a Lâmpada Maravilhosa Draculin Average Similar →
1972 Ali Babá e os Quarenta Ladrões Cassim Average Similar →
1971 Se Meu Dólar Falasse... - Flop Similar →
1970 A Ilha dos Paqueras Maloca / Dedé Average Similar →
1969 2000 Years of Confusion Maloca Flop Similar →
1966 Na Onda do Iê-Iê-Iê Maloca Hit Similar →
1965 A Pedra do Tesouro - Average Similar →

Dedé Santana - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dedé Santana?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dedé Santana is "Show 60 Anos" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Dedé Santana acted in?

Dedé Santana has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dedé Santana?

Other notable films include "Antes Que Eu Me Esqueça", "Mussum: Um Filme do Cacildis", and "Os Saltimbancos Trapalhões: Rumo a Hollywood".