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Sérgio Mendes

Sérgio Mendes

Actor · born 11 February 1941 · Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Sérgio Santos Mendes (born February 11, 1941) is a Brazilian musician. His career took off with worldwide hits by his group Brasil '66. He has over 55 releases and plays bossa nova heavily crossed with jazz and funk.[He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song in 2012 as co-writer of the song "Real in Rio" from the animated film Rio.

Mendes is a unique example of a Brazilian musician primarily known in the United States, where his albums were recorded and where most of his touring took place.

Where to start: Rio (2011).

As actor 9

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Sérgio Mendes movie?

By viewer score, Rio (2011) at 6.8/10.

What are Sérgio Mendes’s most popular movies?

Rio, Rio 2, Be Cool.

How many movies has Sérgio Mendes made?

9 films on TMDB, 9 as actor.

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