Daniel Filho - Actor Profile

Daniel Filho

Directing
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 30, 1937
Birth Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

About Daniel Filho

João Carlos Daniel Filho, better known as Daniel Filho (Rio de Janeiro, September 30, 1937), is a Brazilian actor, director, filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, voice actor, presenter and author. Responsible for triggering an aesthetic revolution in Brazilian TV during the 1970s, he became a Midas of popular cinema in Brazil during the 2000s. He created one blockbuster after another, many adapted from the theatre. The "Se Eu Fosse Você" (If I Were You) franchise (2006-09), featuring Tony Ramos and Gloria Pires - famous for their soap opera roles, sold more than 9 million tickets.

Daniel Filho Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Daniel Filho 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 Daniel Filho's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 22% of Daniel Filho'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 Critic, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Daniel Filho Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Daniel Filho's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Daniel Filho has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 A Fúria - Flop Similar →
2026 (Des)controle Levi Super Hit Similar →
2025 Cheer to Life Seu Ulisses Hit Similar →
2024 Tributo: Boni Self Hit Similar →
2024 Armando Costa: “Televisão pra Mim Não é Bico” Self Flop Similar →
2020 Just Another Christmas Seu Pedro Hit Similar →
2019 Golden Mouth Newspaper Clerk Average Similar →
2018 Rindo à Toa: Humor Sem Limites Self Flop Similar →
2018 What are you Laughing At? Humour and Dictatorship Self Flop Similar →
2017 Duas de Mim Daniel Filho Average Similar →
2015 Till Luck Do Us: Part 3 Elias Barelli Average Similar →
2015 O Amuleto Herminio Flop Similar →
2014 Muita Calma Nessa Hora 2 Pai de Tita Average Similar →
2013 I Have No Idea What I’m Doing With My Life Hit Similar →
2011 Federal Bank Heist Advogado Average Similar →
2009 Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado Self Average Similar →
2009 Peacetime Dr. Penna Hit Similar →
2008 The Man Who Bottled Clouds Self Flop Similar →
2008 As Mulheres no Cinema Brasileiro Ele mesmo Flop Similar →
2008 Critic Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 If I Were You Homem no Banheiro Average Similar →
2002 Darling Stranger Alberto Average Similar →
1996 Tieta of Agreste Mirko Stefano Hit Similar →
1991 The Body - Hit Similar →
1988 The Story of Fausta João Average Similar →
1987 Vianinha - Flop Similar →
1987 Subway to the Stars - Average Similar →
1987 Tanga (Deu no New York Times?) - Flop Similar →
1984 Mirror of Flesh Jairo Almeida Flop Similar →
1984 Quilombo Fernão Carrilho Hit Similar →
1983 Bar Esperanza Armando Average Similar →
1981 The Kiss Amado Pinheiro Hit Similar →
1980 Elis Regina Carvalho Costa Self Flop Similar →
1978 Summer Showers Geraldinho Flop Similar →
1977 Vida, Vida Almeida Flop Similar →
1975 Ana, a Libertina - Flop Similar →
1975 O Casal - Flop Similar →
1972 Roleta Russa Raul Flop Similar →
1971 As Quatro Chaves Mágicas Paulo, o irmão Flop Similar →
1970 The Heirs Um Americano Average Similar →
N/A La Bréa Himself - Interviewee Flop Similar →
1969 A Cama ao Alcance de Todos - Flop Similar →
1969 O Impossível Acontece - Flop Similar →
1963 Golden Mouth Leleco Average Similar →
1962 Esse Rio que Eu Amo - Flop Similar →
1962 The Unscrupulous Ones Vavá Average Similar →
1961 Mulheres & Milhões - Flop Similar →
1959 Eu Sou o Tal - Flop Similar →
1957 Tem Boi na Linha - Flop Similar →
1956 Fuzileiro do Amor - Average Similar →

Daniel Filho - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Daniel Filho?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Filho is "Critic" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Daniel Filho acted in?

Daniel Filho has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Daniel Filho?

Other notable films include "(Des)controle", "Peacetime", and "Just Another Christmas".

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