Xandó Batista - Actor Profile

Xandó Batista

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
28Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 4, 1920
Birth Place: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Xandó Batista Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Xandó Batista reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Xandó Batista'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 Nadando em Dinheiro, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Xandó Batista Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Xandó Batista's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1
Nadando em Dinheiro (1952) movie poster
★7.1

Nadando em Dinheiro: Isidoro, a poor guy, suddenly becomes a millionaire, and gets into the most bizarre situations.

Nadando em Dinheiro

1952•Comedy
★7.0
The Corinthian (1967) movie poster
★7.0

The Corinthian: Manuel is a fanatical barber for a São Paulo soccer team, Corinthians, and that's why he always gets into trouble with h

The Corinthian

1967•Comedy
★6.9
Candinho (1954) movie poster
★6.9

Candinho: Candinho is a hillbilly who leaves the countryside, taking his donkey along, and goes to São Paulo, trying to find his m

Candinho

1954•Comedy
★6.6
Sai da Frente (1952) movie poster
★6.6

Sai da Frente: Isidoro Colepicula is a humble truck driver hired to transport some furniture from São Paulo to Santos, in his worn out

Sai da Frente

1952•Comedy
★6.0
Erotic Stories (1980) movie poster
★6.0

Erotic Stories: Comedy in 4 segments. In "Arroz e Feijão" (Rice and Beans), owner of a boarding-house seduces her young countryboy tenan

Erotic Stories

1980•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Xandó Batista has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1982 The Brazilwood Man - Flop Similar →
1980 Erotic Stories - Average Similar →
1979 Stories Our Nannies Don't Tell Rei Flop Similar →
1979 Rain Lovers - Flop Similar →
1978 A Noite dos Duros Maracá Flop Similar →
1977 A Casa das Tentações - Flop Similar →
1977 O Sexualista - Flop Similar →
1977 Tiradentes, O Mártir da Independência - Flop Similar →
1977 O Seminarista Padre Confessor Flop Similar →
1976 Fruto Proibido - Flop Similar →
1976 Chão Bruto - Flop Similar →
1975 O Predileto Onofre Flop Similar →
1975 Efigênia Dá Tudo Que Tem - Flop Similar →
1974 Trote de Sádicos - Flop Similar →
1972 Desafio à Aventura - Flop Similar →
1967 The Corinthian Diretor do balé Hit Similar →
1965 The Kiss Aprígio Flop Similar →
1963 Mord in Rio Norman Snyder Flop Similar →
1962 O Vigilante Rodoviário - Flop Similar →
1959 O Preço da Vitória - Flop Similar →
1957 Rebelião em Vila Rica - Flop Similar →
1954 Candinho Vicente Hit Similar →
1953 Luz Apagada - Flop Similar →
1953 Uma Pulga na Balança - Flop Similar →
1952 Nadando em Dinheiro - Hit Similar →
1952 Sai da Frente - Hit Similar →
1952 Appassionata - Flop Similar →
1951 Angela - Flop Similar →

Xandó Batista - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Xandó Batista?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Xandó Batista is "Nadando em Dinheiro" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Xandó Batista acted in?

Xandó Batista has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Xandó Batista?

Other notable films include "The Corinthian", "Candinho", and "Sai da Frente".

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