Mauro Mendonça - Actor Profile

Mauro Mendonça

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
24Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 2, 1931
Birth Place: Ubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil

About Mauro Mendonça

Mauro Mendonça (Ubá, April 2, 1931) is a Brazilian actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mauro Mendonça reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 24 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Mauro Mendonça'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mauro Mendonça remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Natal da Portela, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mauro Mendonça Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mauro Mendonça's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
Natal da Portela (1988) movie poster
★7.2

Natal da Portela: Biography of one of the legendary names in the Samba genre of Brazilian music. Although he could hardly dance or play an

Natal da Portela

1988•Drama
★7.0
Rio, 100 Degrees F° (1955) movie poster
★7.0

Rio, 100 Degrees F°: On a scorching summer day in Rio de Janeiro, five impoverished black boys venture out of their favela to peddle peanuts

Rio, 100 Degrees F°

1955•Drama
★7.0
Redeemer (2004) movie poster
★7.0

Redeemer: Célio Rocha believes he was assigned by God Himself a difficult mission: to persuade his childhood friend Otávio Sabóia,

Redeemer

2004•Drama
★6.8
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976) movie poster
★6.8

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands: After the death of her handsome but good-for-nothing husband Vadinho, Flor, a widow, marries Dr. Teodoro, a respectable

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands

1976•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 Mauro Mendonça.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina Self Flop Similar →
2017 The Clove and The Rose Self Flop Similar →
2016 I'm Rich! Odair Average Similar →
2011 Seu Arlindo vai à Loucura Seu Arlindo Flop Similar →
2004 Redeemer Noronha Hit Similar →
2003 Benjamim Dr. Campoceleste Flop Similar →
2003 Ópera do Malandro: Stage Play Duran Flop Similar →
2003 Didi, o Cupido Trapalhão Dr Poleto Flop Similar →
1997 Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional Self Flop Similar →
1991 High Art Policeman Flop Similar →
1989 Kuarup Ministro Gouveia Flop Similar →
1988 Natal da Portela - Hit Similar →
1987 Official Exterminator 3: Joy for Living Dead (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1983 Doce Delírio Armando Flop Similar →
1982 Love Strange Love Dr. Benicio Average Similar →
1978 Nos Embalos de Ipanema Pai de Patrícia Flop Similar →
1976 Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands Dr. Teodoro Madureira Hit Similar →
1973 Maria... Sempre Maria - Flop Similar →
1973 O Descarte Aguiar Flop Similar →
1968 Um Breve Encontro Fred Flop Similar →
1964 Seara Vermelha - Flop Similar →
1960 Dona Violante Miranda Firmino Average Similar →
1957 Uma Certa Lucrécia Michele Average Similar →
1955 Rio, 100 Degrees F° Turista italiano Hit Similar →

Mauro Mendonça - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mauro Mendonça?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mauro Mendonça is "Natal da Portela" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Mauro Mendonça acted in?

Mauro Mendonça has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mauro Mendonça?

Other notable films include "Rio, 100 Degrees F°", "Redeemer", and "Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands".