Cast & creator
Roberto Pirillo
Best known for The Trapalhões, Celebrity, Empire
Roberto Pirillo is a seasoned Brazilian actor known for his extensive work in television, film, and voice acting. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a romantic lead, notably starring in the classic telenovela Escrava Isaura (1976), where he played the noble Álvaro, a role that became iconic in Brazilian teledramaturgy. He also appeared in Ciranda de Pedra (1981) and many other productions for Rede Globo. Over the decades, Pirillo has built a diverse portfolio, including roles in historical dramas, comedies, and action series. His recent credits include appearances in Níobe (2023), A Divisão (2019), and Magnífica 70 (2015–2018). He remains active in Brazilian television and continues to be recognized for his contributions to the arts.
11
film credits
39
television credits
50
1970–2027 · acting roles
7.7
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (50)
Showing 50 of 50 credits
The Trapalhões
1977
Celebrity
Ernesto Lopes
2003
Empire
Dr. Merival Porto
2014
Brava Gente
Voltaire da Fonseca
2000
A Gata Comeu
Tony Duarte (Antônio Duarte) / falso Braguinha
1985
O Semideus
Lulu das Galinhas
1973
Minha Doce Namorada
Milton
1971
Time After Time
Genaro / Genaro Donatelli
2015
Uma Rosa com Amor
Beto
1972
O Primeiro Amor
Hélio
1972
Isaura: Slave Girl
Tobias Paes Vidal
1976
Cara a Cara
Julinho
1979
Vereda Tropical
Técnico do Rubro Futebol Clube
1984
Escalada
Sérgio Freitas Ribeiro
1975
Prova de Amor
Dr. Hélio Nereu
2005
Ciranda de Pedra
Luís Carlos
1981
Paraíso
Geraldo Valfrido
1982
Maria, Maria
Eduardinho
1978
O Grito
Mário
1975
Locomotives
Cássio
1977Mania de Querer
Nelson Domingues
1986
Supermanoela
Paulo
1974
Rulers of Fortune
Jorge
2025
Magnifica 70
Alberico Couto e Silva
2015
Caso Especial
1971Caso Especial
filho de Bernardo
1971
Alta Estação
Olavo Carvalho
2006
Golden Years
Rafael
1986
Sex Appeal
Davi
1993
Marquesa de Santos
Davi Pamplona Corte Real
1984
A Deusa Vencida
Fernando Albuquerque
1980
A Divisão
2019
Anos Rebeldes
Capitão Rangel
1992
Samson and Delilah
Simas
2011
E Nós, Aonde Vamos?
Juca (José Roberto Ribeiro)
1970
O Portador
Álvaro
1991
Betinho: No Fio da Navalha
Secretário de Saúde
2023
Fátima & Yolanda
A Revolta dos Malês
Souza Velho
2019Estranho Amor
2027
Baile de Máscaras
Carlos Calhada
2019
Betão Ronca Ferro
Geraldo
1970
Os Óculos de Pedro Antão
2008
Black Goddess
1978
A Pantera Nua
1979
Jeca vs. the Devil
1976
Uma Fêmea do Outro Mundo
1979
Cry Freedom
1981
Marquesa de Santos
Davi
1984
Revolta dos Malês
Souza Velho
2023