Grande Otelo
Birthday: 1915-10-18 | Place of Birth: Ubêrlandia, MInas Gerais, BrazilSebastião Bernardes de Souza Prata was born in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais state, but became a famous actor in Rio de Janeiro. At the National Opera, where he studied, got the nickname "The Little Otelo". Then, he decided to be called "Great Otelo" or in Portuguese, "Grande Otelo". He acted in theaters, movies and TV. His first movie was "Noites Cariocas" (1935). But he really became known when he started working besides the great star Oscarito. Otelo was best known by comedy movies, but he could also be a dramatic actor. He died in Paris, France at the age of 78.
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Known For
The Welles Raft
O Samba é Primo do Jazz
The Force of Xango
Carnaval Atlântida
Acting
