João Camargo - Actor Profile

João Camargo

Acting
Freshness: Jan 28, 2026
8Total Films
8.8 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 25, 1960
Birth Place: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

About João Camargo

Estreou no teatro com a peça “Amadeus”, de Flávio Rangel, em 1983. Flávio Rangel o convidou para ser seu assistente de direção um ano depois da estreia. Seu primeiro papel na TV foi na novela “Vale Tudo”, da TV Globo, em 1988. Atuou em outros 17 programas e novelas na TV Globo e na TV Manchete ente 1989 e 2013. Dirigiu 11 novelas nas TVS Globo, Bandeirantes e Record entre 1994 e 2012. Foi demitido da TV Record em 2013 e causou polêmica no meio artístico ao fazer duras críticas àquela emissora.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of João Camargo reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of João Camargo's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), João Camargo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Victims of the Day, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best João Camargo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from João Camargo's career based on audience ratings.

★8.8
Victims of the Day (2025) movie poster
★8.8

Victims of the Day: Elder and Daiane are a couple in the midst of an urban war: while he fights to survive, their first child is about to be

Victims of the Day

2025•Drama
★7.0
O Natal do Menino Imperador (2008) movie poster
★7.0

O Natal do Menino Imperador:

O Natal do Menino Imperador

2008•Family
★7.0
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die (2020) movie poster
★7.0

Babenco: Tell Me When I Die: Besieged by cancer and nearing the end, the genius Argentine-Brazilian filmmaker Héctor Babenco (1946-2016) asks Bárbara

Babenco: Tell Me When I Die

2020•Documentary
★6.8
Os Espetaculares (2020) movie poster
★6.8

Os Espetaculares: An egotistical stand-up comedian fights with a spectator and gets fired. To be able to pay his son's pension, he decides

Os Espetaculares

2020•Comedy
★6.3
I'm Rich! (2016) movie poster
★6.3

I'm Rich!: Selminha is a lower-class woman who receives a family inheritance, but only if she meets the challenge of spending 30 mi

I'm Rich!

2016•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of João Camargo.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Victims of the Day Rogério Super Hit Similar →
2020 Babenco: Tell Me When I Die Banquet Attendee Hit Similar →
2020 Os Espetaculares - Hit Similar →
2016 Cúmplices de um Resgate: O Show Ofélio Batista Average Similar →
2016 I'm Rich! Concierge Average Similar →
2008 O Natal do Menino Imperador Conde de Barbacena Hit Similar →
2000 Bossa Nova English Student Average Similar →
1997 Amar... Frederico Flop Similar →

João Camargo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of João Camargo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring João Camargo is "Victims of the Day" with a rating of 8.8/10.

How many movies has João Camargo acted in?

João Camargo has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by João Camargo?

Other notable films include "O Natal do Menino Imperador", "Babenco: Tell Me When I Die", and "Os Espetaculares".