Marcus Vinícius

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

27Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 20, 1946

Birth Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

About Marcus Vinícius

Marcus Vinícius (Rio de Janeiro, March 20, 1946 — Rio de Janeiro, December 7, 2003) was a Brazilian actor

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Marcus Vinícius reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 27 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Marcus Vinícius'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Marcus Vinícius remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Fish in a Barrel, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Marcus Vinícius Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Marcus Vinícius's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★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

★7.4

★7.4

Go Ahead, Brazil!: Mid-1970s. When the military regime's "economic miracle" and the victory of the Brazilian football team on the World Cup

Go Ahead, Brazil!

1982•Crime

★7.2

Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Lampião e Maria Bonita - O Filme:

Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Lampião e Maria Bonita - O Filme

2015•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Xica: The romanced story of Xica da Silva, a slave that used her "feminine atributes" in order to get power.

Xica

1976•History

★7.0

★7.0

Sweet Thieves: After assaulting a Hollywood film crew, a group of residents of a community in Rio de Janeiro decided to produce a film

Sweet Thieves

1977•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Marcus Vinícius.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2015	Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Lampião e Maria Bonita - O Filme	Gavião	Hit	Similar →
1985	Avaete, Seed of Revenge	Gringo	Flop	Similar →
1985	Chico Rei	-	Flop	Similar →
1984	Happier Than Ever	Padre	Flop	Similar →
1984	Cursed Love	Bicha	Flop	Similar →
1984	Bete Balanço	Bus ticket checker	Flop	Similar →
1984	Memories of Prison	-	Hit	Similar →
1984	Aguenta, Coração	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	The Wizard and the Sheriff	Rampa	Flop	Similar →
1982	Rio Babilonia	-	Flop	Similar →
1982	Índia, a Filha do Sol	-	Flop	Similar →
1982	Go Ahead, Brazil!	-	Hit	Similar →
1982	Retrato Falado de Uma Mulher Sem Pudor	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	I Love You	-	Flop	Similar →
1980	J.S. Brown, o Último Herói	-	Flop	Similar →
1980	Bye Bye Brazil	Empresário	Hit	Similar →
1979	Massacre em Caxias	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	Parceiros da Aventura	Vaselina	Flop	Similar →
1979	O Coronel e o Lobisomem	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	I Killed Lucio Flavio	Célio	Flop	Similar →
1978	Batalha dos Guararapes	Henrique Dias	Flop	Similar →
1978	O Cortiço	-	Flop	Similar →
1977	Fish in a Barrel	Brandão	Super Hit	Similar →
1977	Sweet Thieves	Cronista	Hit	Similar →
1977	Lucio Flavio	Micuçu	Hit	Similar →
1976	Xica	Teodoro	Hit	Similar →
1976	O Poderoso Machão	-	Flop	Similar →

Marcus Vinícius - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Marcus Vinícius?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Marcus Vinícius is "Fish in a Barrel" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Marcus Vinícius acted in?

Marcus Vinícius has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Marcus Vinícius?

Other notable films include "Go Ahead, Brazil!", "Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Lampião e Maria Bonita - O Filme", and "Xica".