Miriam Pires

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

12Total Films

8.1 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 20, 1927

Birth Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Miriam Pires reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Miriam Pires's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Miriam Pires remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Copacabana, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Miriam Pires Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Miriam Pires's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1

★8.1

Copacabana: Moments before turning 90 years of age, Alberto remembers his life, lived in Copacabana, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeir

Copacabana

2001•Comedy

★7.0

The Vampire of Copacabana (1976) movie poster

★7.0

The Vampire of Copacabana: Carlos and Suely are a normal couple. He has some extramarital adventures and she's a standard housewife. During a Carni

The Vampire of Copacabana

1976•Comedy

★7.0

Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) movie poster

★7.0

Kiss of the Spider Woman: The story of two radically different men thrown together in a Latin American prison cell. One is Valentin, a journalist

Kiss of the Spider Woman

1985•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Kiss 2348/72: Worker Norival's life turns upside down when he is caught kissing his co-worker Catarina during work hours. He is fired

Kiss 2348/72

1990•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

What Is It Worth?: Free adaptation of Machado de Assis's short story "Pai Contra Mãe", having some of Nireu Cavalcanti's 18th Century chron

What Is It Worth?

2005•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Miriam Pires.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2005	What Is It Worth?	Judite	Hit	Similar →
2004	O Xadrez das Cores	Estela	Average	Similar →
2001	Copacabana	Celina	Super Hit	Similar →
1990	Kiss 2348/72	Trabalhadora da fábrica	Hit	Similar →
1987	Subway to the Stars	Sra. Oliveira	Average	Similar →
1986	Brasa Adormecida	-	Flop	Similar →
1985	Kiss of the Spider Woman	Mother	Hit	Similar →
1981	Cute But Ordinary	Dona Rita	Flop	Similar →
1978	Summer Showers	Isaura	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Vampire of Copacabana	Esmeralda	Hit	Similar →
1976	Essa Mulher é Minha... e dos Amigos	-	Flop	Similar →
1976	Hallelujah Gretchen	Frau Kranz	Flop	Similar →

Miriam Pires - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Miriam Pires?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Miriam Pires is "Copacabana" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Miriam Pires acted in?

Miriam Pires has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Miriam Pires?

Other notable films include "The Vampire of Copacabana", "Kiss of the Spider Woman", and "Kiss 2348/72".