Haroldo de Oliveira - Actor Profile

Haroldo de Oliveira

Acting
Freshness: Jan 30, 2026
12Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 9, 1942
Birth Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Haroldo de Oliveira 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 Haroldo de Oliveira'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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Haroldo de Oliveira remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rio, Northern Zone, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

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

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Haroldo de Oliveira.

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".