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José Sarney

José Sarney

Actor · born 24 April 1930 · Pinheiro, Maranhão, Brazil

José Sarney de Araújo Costa (born José Ribamar Ferreira de Araújo Costa; 24 April 1930) is a Brazilian politician, lawyer, and writer who served as 31st president of Brazil from 1985 to 1990. He briefly served as the 20th vice president of Brazil for a month between April and May 1985.

Sarney was a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1955 until 1966 and of the Senate from 1971 until 1985. He was also the Governor of Maranhão from 1966 until 1970. During the Brazilian military dictatorship, Sarney affiliated himself with the government party, ARENA, becoming the president of the party in 1979. Sarney joined the dissenters, and was instrumental in the creation of the Liberal Front Party.

Where to start: The Hijacking of Flight 375 (2023).

As actor 11

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best José Sarney movie?

By viewer score, The Hijacking of Flight 375 (2023) at 7.7/10.

What are José Sarney’s most popular movies?

The Hijacking of Flight 375.

How many movies has José Sarney made?

11 films on TMDB, 11 as actor.

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