Rodrigo Pimentel - Actor Profile

Rodrigo Pimentel

Writing
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
3Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 2, 1971
Birth Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

About Rodrigo Pimentel

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Rodrigo Pimentel (born 1972) is a former member of BOPE, the elite group of the Brazilian Military Police. He co-wrote both films of director José Padilha, The Elite Squad (Tropa de Elite) (based on a book he co-wrote with sociologist Luiz Eduardo Soares) and Bus 174 (Onibus 174). Rodrigo Pimentel is also noted to have participated in the Brazilian documentary by João Moreira Salles, News From a Personal War (Noticias de uma Guerra Particular). In an interview regarding Tropa de Elite, he stated that the main character, Capitão Nascimento was a person with problems and claimed to be surprised at the public's strong positive reaction towards the character. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rodrigo Pimentel, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Rodrigo Pimentel Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Rodrigo Pimentel reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Rodrigo Pimentel'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 News from a Personal War, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Rodrigo Pimentel Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rodrigo Pimentel's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Rodrigo Pimentel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Rio de Janeiro: Paraíso em Chamas - Hit Similar →
2002 Bus 174 Himself Hit Similar →
1999 News from a Personal War Himself Super Hit Similar →

Rodrigo Pimentel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rodrigo Pimentel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rodrigo Pimentel is "News from a Personal War" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Rodrigo Pimentel acted in?

Rodrigo Pimentel has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.

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