Marcus Vinícius - Actor Profile

Marcus Vinícius

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 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

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Marcus Vinícius Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Marcus Vinícius reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of Marcus Vinícius'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 Fish in a Barrel, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Marcus Vinícius Movies Ranked

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

★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
★7.4
Go Ahead, Brazil! (1982) movie poster
★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 (2015) movie poster
★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
Xica (1976) movie poster
★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
Sweet Thieves (1977) movie poster
★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

Full Filmography

Every movie Marcus Vinícius has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
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 Average 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".

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