Anselmo Vasconcelos - Actor Profile

Anselmo Vasconcelos

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
50Total Films
9.5 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 1, 1953
Birth Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

About Anselmo Vasconcelos

Anselmo Carneiro Almeida Vasconcelos (Rio de Janeiro, December 1, 1953) is a Brazilian film, theater and television actor.

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Anselmo Vasconcelos Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Anselmo Vasconcelos reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Anselmo Vasconcelos's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 16% of Anselmo Vasconcelos's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains New Amsterdam, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Anselmo Vasconcelos Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Anselmo Vasconcelos's career based on audience ratings.

★9.5
New Amsterdam (2017) movie poster
★9.5

New Amsterdam: The arrival of the West Indian Companies to Natal in the XVII century is just the beginning of this violent story that p

New Amsterdam

2017•History
★8.2
They Don't Wear Black Tie (1981) movie poster
★8.2

They Don't Wear Black Tie: Otavio is an idealistic union leader trying to organize workers at a factory to resist the company's exploitative practi

They Don't Wear Black Tie

1981•Drama
★8.0
In the Dead of Winter Night (2007) movie poster
★8.0

In the Dead of Winter Night: Somewhere between reality and fantasy, Jonas plunges into a world where the impossible is absorbed in desires and consci

In the Dead of Winter Night

2007•Mystery
★7.3
Peacetime (2009) movie poster
★7.3

Peacetime: Rio de Janeiro, April 18, 1945. Brazil's foreign policy aligns closely with that of the United States and opens a brief

Peacetime

2009•Drama
★7.1
Chico Xavier (2010) movie poster
★7.1

Chico Xavier: A biography of spiritual medium and author Francisco Candido Xavier.

Chico Xavier

2010•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Anselmo Vasconcelos has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 A Lista Auricélio Hit Similar →
2020 The Silence of The Rain Lucena Average Similar →
2019 Golden Mouth Dentist Average Similar →
2019 O Amor Dá Trabalho Diretor do limbo Average Similar →
2017 New Amsterdam Rabbi Jacob Super Hit Similar →
2017 Ninguém Entra, Ninguém Sai Dr. Fuzzili Flop Similar →
2016 Anita Fernão Negreiro Flop Similar →
2015 Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Anos Dourados - O Filme Capitão Serpa Average Similar →
2014 A Noite da Virada Chefe Flop Similar →
2013 Golden Oldies 2 Alcebíades Flop Similar →
2013 The Postman - Flop Similar →
2011 Réquiem para Laura Martin - Flop Similar →
2010 Chico Xavier Perácio Hit Similar →
2009 Peacetime João Hit Similar →
2008 Cinema in 7 Colors Himself Flop Similar →
2007 Primo Basílio Policial Flop Similar →
2007 In the Dead of Winter Night Jonas Super Hit Similar →
2006 Brasília 18% Coelho Neto Flop Similar →
2004 O Xadrez das Cores Nephew Average Similar →
2003 Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da Alegria Radio Host Hit Similar →
2001 Condenado à Liberdade Osmar Flop Similar →
1997 The Naked Man - Flop Similar →
1997 Vox Populi - Flop Similar →
1996 Who Killed Pixote? Diretor Average Similar →
1996 Sambolico Drag Crooner Flop Similar →
1995 Daughters of Yemanjá Jorge Flop Similar →
1994 Boca Sergeant Trebe Flop Similar →
1991 A Maldição do Sanpaku Sujeito Flop Similar →
1990 A Rota do Brilho Carlão Flop Similar →
1987 Urubus e Papagaios Rabelo de Barros Flop Similar →
1985 Tropclip Diretor de TV Flop Similar →
1985 Chico Rei - Flop Similar →
1984 Para Viver Um Grande Amor - Flop Similar →
1983 Perdoa-Me Por Me Traíres Pola Negri Flop Similar →
1983 O Bom Burguês Lauro Flop Similar →
1983 Bar Esperanza Walfrido Salvador Average Similar →
1982 The Secret of the Mummy Runamb Flop Similar →
1981 They Don't Wear Black Tie Jesuíno Super Hit Similar →
1981 Consórcio de Sexo - Flop Similar →
1980 The Torturer - Flop Similar →
1979 República dos Assassinos Eloína Flop Similar →
1979 Galeria Alaska Self Flop Similar →
1979 Amante Latino Cravo Average Similar →
1979 I Killed Lucio Flavio Mariel's partner Flop Similar →
1979 Horror and Ecstasy Minhoquinha Flop Similar →
1978 Everything's Alright Washington Flop Similar →
1978 Alô Tetéia - Flop Similar →
1978 Se Segura, Malandro! Beto Flop Similar →
1978 O Escolhido de Iemanjá Tainha Flop Similar →
1978 J.J.J., o Amigo do Super-Homem - Hit Similar →

Anselmo Vasconcelos - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Anselmo Vasconcelos?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anselmo Vasconcelos is "New Amsterdam" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Anselmo Vasconcelos acted in?

Anselmo Vasconcelos has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Anselmo Vasconcelos?

Other notable films include "They Don't Wear Black Tie", "In the Dead of Winter Night", and "Peacetime".

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