Haroldo de Oliveira - Actor Profile

Haroldo de Oliveira

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
12Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 9, 1942
Birth Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Haroldo de Oliveira Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Haroldo de Oliveira reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Haroldo de Oliveira'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 Rio, Northern Zone, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Haroldo de Oliveira Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Haroldo de Oliveira's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2
Rio, Northern Zone (1957) movie poster
★8.2

Rio, Northern Zone: A talented songwriter of sambas is forced to face the social injustices of the city around him.

Rio, Northern Zone

1957•Drama
★8.0
Fish in a Barrel (1977) movie poster
★8.0

Fish in a Barrel: Young robber, son of a prostitute who had killed herself, gets involved with two police informers, who force him to shar

Fish in a Barrel

1977•Crime
★7.8
Five Times Favela (1962) movie poster
★7.8

Five Times Favela: Five segments about the hardships faced by people living in slums on hills in Rio de Janeiro.

Five Times Favela

1962•Drama
★6.5
As Aventuras Amorosas de um Padeiro (1975) movie poster
★6.5

As Aventuras Amorosas de um Padeiro: A newlywed woman, frustrated after her honeymoon, decides to search for lovers on the streets and ends up causing a conf

As Aventuras Amorosas de um Padeiro

1975•Comedy
★6.1
The Devil Queen (1974) movie poster
★6.1

The Devil Queen: Rio's criminal underworld is run by an unexpected boss: a femme Queen with a taste for power and violence. But heavy lie

The Devil Queen

1974•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Haroldo de Oliveira has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1985 Chico Rei - Flop Similar →
1983 Longa Noite do Prazer - Flop Similar →
1979 Os Foragidos da Violência - Flop Similar →
1979 Parceiros da Aventura Suspeito Flop Similar →
1977 Fish in a Barrel Chupim Super Hit Similar →
1976 Deadly Cruelty Dão Flop Similar →
1975 As Aventuras Amorosas de um Padeiro Saul Hit Similar →
1974 The Devil Queen Bigode Average Similar →
1974 O Mau-Caráter Criolina Flop Similar →
1963 The Beggars - Flop Similar →
1962 Five Times Favela (segment "Pedreira de São Diego") Super Hit Similar →
1957 Rio, Northern Zone Lourival Super Hit Similar →

Haroldo de Oliveira - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Haroldo de Oliveira?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Haroldo de Oliveira is "Rio, Northern Zone" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Haroldo de Oliveira acted in?

Haroldo de Oliveira has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Haroldo de Oliveira?

Other notable films include "Fish in a Barrel", "Five Times Favela", and "As Aventuras Amorosas de um Padeiro".

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