Tom Zé - Actor Profile

Tom Zé

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
30Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 11, 1936
Birth Place: Irará, Bahia, Brazil

About Tom Zé

Antônio José Santana Martins, known as Tom Zé (Irará, October 11, 1936), is a Brazilian composer, singer, arranger, and gardener.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tom Zé reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 30 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Tom Zé's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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), Tom Zé remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dorivando Saravá, o Preto Que Virou Mar, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Tom Zé Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tom Zé's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tom Zé.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Anna Mariani - Photographic Notes Narrator Flop Similar →
2024 A Última Vanguarda Self Flop Similar →
2023 Homo Brasilis: Tom Zé Self Flop Similar →
2019 Dorivando Saravá, o Preto Que Virou Mar Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Rito do Amor Selvagem Self Flop Similar →
2019 Amigo Arrigo Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2017 Tropicália: 50 Anos Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2017 Torquato Neto - Every Hour of the End Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Tropicália Self Hit Similar →
2012 Raul: O Início, o Fim e o Meio Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 Filhos de João, O Admirável Mundo Novo Baiano Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 Escutando Tom Zé Ele mesmo Flop Similar →
2009 Tom Zé: Liberated Astronaut - Flop Similar →
2009 Beyond Ipanema Self Flop Similar →
2009 Loki: Arnaldo Baptista Self Hit Similar →
2009 Palavra (En)Cantada Self Average Similar →
2007 Rita Lee - Biograffiti: Ovelha Negra Self Hit Similar →
2007 Grupo Corpo: Dance Theatre from Brazil Self Flop Similar →
2006 Wood & Stock: Sex, Oregano and Rock'n'Roll Raulzito (voice) Flop Similar →
2006 Gal - from Tropicalism to the Present Day - Hit Similar →
2006 Fabricating Tom Zé Self Flop Similar →
2001 Samba Riachão Self Flop Similar →
2001 Brésil: La Révolution Tropicaliste - Flop Similar →
2001 Mater Dei - Flop Similar →
2000 Tom Zé ou Quem Irá Colocar uma Dinamite na Cabeça do Século? Self Flop Similar →
1995 Saturday Funcionário do IML Hit Similar →
1992 Torquato Neto, O Anjo Torto da Tropicália Self Flop Similar →
1991 Tom Zé: Programa Ensaio Self Flop Similar →
1989 Dias de Euforia Self Flop Similar →
1986 Infinita Tropicália Self Flop Similar →

Tom Zé - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tom Zé?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tom Zé is "Dorivando Saravá, o Preto Que Virou Mar" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Tom Zé acted in?

Tom Zé has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tom Zé?

Other notable films include "Filhos de João, O Admirável Mundo Novo Baiano", "Torquato Neto - Every Hour of the End", and "Raul: O Início, o Fim e o Meio".