José Wilker

Director & actor · born 20 August 1946 · Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil

José Wilker Almeida (20 August 1944 – 5 April 2014) was a Brazilian film, stage, and television actor and director. The actor gained fame in telenovelas like Roque Santeiro (1985), but became known internationally for his role as Vadinho, the husband who returns from the dead to tempt Sônia Braga's character in the movie Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976).

Where to start: Medicine Man (1992).

As director 1

Giovanni Improtta (2013) poster

Giovanni Improtta

2013 · 4.9/10

As actor 74

Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina (2021) poster

Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina

2021 · 5.0/10

Dunas do Barato (2017) poster

Dunas do Barato

2017 · 5.5/10

As Aventuras do Pequeno Colombo (2016) poster

As Aventuras do Pequeno Colombo

2016 · 6.0/10

Isolados (2014) poster

Isolados

2014 · 5.0/10

The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail (2014) poster

The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail

2014 · 5.6/10

Golden Oldies 2 (2013) poster

Golden Oldies 2

2013 · 5.2/10

Invisible World (2013) poster

Invisible World

2013 · 5.8/10

Giovanni Improtta (2013) poster

Giovanni Improtta

2013 · 4.9/10

Elvis & Madonna (2011) poster

Elvis & Madonna

2011 · 5.8/10

The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga (2011) poster

The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga

2011 · 7.7/10

Tancredo - A Travessia (2011) poster

Tancredo - A Travessia

2011 · 7.0/10

The Well Beloved One (2010) poster

The Well Beloved One

2010 · 6.3/10

Now Boarding (2009) poster

Now Boarding

2009 · 6.0/10

Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado (2009) poster

Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado

2009 · 5.8/10

Romance (2008) poster

Romance

2008 · 7.4/10

Golden Oldies (2008) poster

Golden Oldies

2008 · 5.0/10

Sexo com Amor? (2008) poster

Sexo com Amor?

2008 · 4.3/10

Canta Maria (2006) poster

Canta Maria

2006 · 6.0/10

The Greatest Love of All (2006) poster

The Greatest Love of All

2006 · 5.9/10

Redeemer (2004) poster

Redeemer

2004 · 7.0/10

Onde Anda Você (2004) poster

Onde Anda Você

2004 · 4.0/10

Mary, Mother of the Son of God (2003) poster

Mary, Mother of the Son of God

2003 · 5.3/10

The Man of the Year (2003) poster

The Man of the Year

2003 · 6.7/10

Viva Sapato! (2003) poster

Viva Sapato!

2003 · 5.1/10

Banquete (2002) poster

Banquete

2002 · 10.0/10

Dead in the Water (2002) poster

Dead in the Water

2002 · 5.1/10

Movie Theaters of Rio (2001) poster

Movie Theaters of Rio

2001 · 7.0/10

Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion (2000) poster

Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion

2000 · 6.0/10

For All - O Trampolim da Vitória (1998) poster

For All - O Trampolim da Vitória

1998 · 5.6/10

The Battle of Canudos (1997) poster

The Battle of Canudos

1997 · 6.9/10

Little Book of Love (1997) poster

Little Book of Love

1997 · 5.6/10

Delicado (1996) poster

Delicado

1996 · 7.0/10

Josué de Castro, Cidadão do Mundo (1994) poster

Josué de Castro, Cidadão do Mundo

1994 · 7.0/10

Paixão e Guerra no Sertão de Canudos (1993) poster

Paixão e Guerra no Sertão de Canudos

1993 · 6.0/10

Medicine Man (1992) poster

Medicine Man

1992 · 6.0/10

Lovely Child (1990) poster

Lovely Child

1990 · 7.1/10

A Porta Aberta (1989) poster

A Porta Aberta

1989 · 7.0/10

Solidão: Uma Linda História de Amor (1989) poster

Solidão: Uma Linda História de Amor

1989 · 4.7/10

Better Days Ahead (1989) poster

Better Days Ahead

1989 · 6.7/10

Doida Demais (1989) poster

Doida Demais

1989 · 3.6/10

Prisoner of Rio (1988) poster

Prisoner of Rio

1988 · 8.0/10

Leila Diniz (1987) poster

Leila Diniz

1987 · 5.7/10

Fonte da Saudade (1987) poster

Fonte da Saudade

1987 · 4.2/10

Subway to the Stars (1987) poster

Subway to the Stars

1987 · 6.4/10

Besame Mucho (1987) poster

Besame Mucho

1987 · 4.8/10

The Man in the Black Cape (1986) poster

The Man in the Black Cape

1986 · 7.2/10

Baixo Gávea (1986) poster

Baixo Gávea

1986 · 5.5/10

Jango (1984) poster

Jango

1984 · 7.3/10

São Bernardo (1984) poster

São Bernardo

1984 · 9.0/10

O Bom Burguês (1983) poster

O Bom Burguês

1983 · 4.2/10

Fiebre amarilla (1982) poster

Fiebre amarilla

1982 · 7.0/10

The King of the Candle (1982) poster

The King of the Candle

1982 · 5.3/10

Los crápulas (1981) poster

Los crápulas

1981 · 7.0/10

Cute but Ordinary (1981) poster

Cute but Ordinary

1981 · 5.0/10

Bye Bye Brazil (1980) poster

Bye Bye Brazil

1980 · 6.8/10

Batalha dos Guararapes (1978) poster

Batalha dos Guararapes

1978 · 9.0/10

Professor Kranz german in Germany (1978) poster

Professor Kranz german in Germany

1978 · 5.2/10

Diamante Bruto (1978) poster

Diamante Bruto

1978 · 9.0/10

Confissões de Uma Viúva Moça (1976) poster

Confissões de Uma Viúva Moça

1976 · 10.0/10

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976) poster

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands

1976 · 6.8/10

TV shows 43

Magnifica 70 (2015) poster

Magnifica 70

TV · 2015 · 7.5/10

Trail of Lies (2013) poster

Trail of Lies

TV · 2013 · 6.1/10

Gabriela (2012) poster

Gabriela

TV · 2012 · 8.3/10

Absolute Cinema

O Brado Retumbante (2012) poster

O Brado Retumbante

TV · 2012 · 9.5/10

The Well Beloved One (2011) poster

The Well Beloved One

TV · 2011 · 8.8/10

Na Forma da Lei (2010) poster

Na Forma da Lei

TV · 2010 · 7.0/10

Cinquentinha (2009) poster

Cinquentinha

TV · 2009 · 3.8/10

Três Irmãs (2008) poster

Três Irmãs

TV · 2008 · 5.9/10

Two Faces (2007) poster

Two Faces

TV · 2007 · 5.8/10

Amazônia: De Galvez a Chico Mendes (2007) poster

Amazônia: De Galvez a Chico Mendes

TV · 2007 · 8.5/10

JK (2006) poster

JK

TV · 2006 · 8.0/10

Her Own Destiny (2004) poster

Her Own Destiny

TV · 2004 · 7.8/10

Desejos de Mulher (2002) poster

Desejos de Mulher

TV · 2002 · 7.5/10

The Fifth of Hell (2002) poster

The Fifth of Hell

TV · 2002 · 5.3/10

Um Anjo Caiu do Céu (2001) poster

Um Anjo Caiu do Céu

TV · 2001 · 6.1/10

A Muralha (2000) poster

A Muralha

TV · 2000 · 8.1/10

Mild Poison (1999) poster

Mild Poison

TV · 1999 · 5.1/10

Guerra de Canudos - Minissérie (1997) poster

Guerra de Canudos - Minissérie

TV · 1997

O Fim do Mundo (1996) poster

O Fim do Mundo

TV · 1996 · 7.8/10

A Vida Como Ela É... (1996) poster

A Vida Como Ela É...

TV · 1996 · 5.9/10

The Next Victim (1995) poster

The Next Victim

TV · 1995 · 7.4/10

Fera Ferida (1993) poster

Fera Ferida

TV · 1993 · 7.6/10

Black August (1993) poster

Black August

TV · 1993 · 8.0/10

Jequitibá (1993) poster

Jequitibá

TV · 1993 · 7.8/10

Anos Rebeldes (1992) poster

Anos Rebeldes

TV · 1992 · 8.1/10

Mico Preto (1990) poster

Mico Preto

TV · 1990 · 8.5/10

O Salvador da Pátria (1989) poster

O Salvador da Pátria

TV · 1989 · 8.1/10

Carmem (1987) poster

Carmem

TV · 1987 · 8.0/10

Corpo Santo (1987) poster

Corpo Santo

TV · 1987 · 8.5/10

Roque Santeiro (1985) poster

Roque Santeiro

TV · 1985 · 8.8/10

Um Sonho a Mais (1985) poster

Um Sonho a Mais

TV · 1985 · 7.3/10

Transas e Caretas (1984) poster

Transas e Caretas

TV · 1984 · 9.0/10

Bandidos da Falange (1983) poster

Bandidos da Falange

TV · 1983 · 8.0/10

Final Feliz (1982) poster

Final Feliz

TV · 1982 · 8.0/10

Brilhante (1981) poster

Brilhante

TV · 1981 · 7.5/10

Plumas & Paetês (1980) poster

Plumas & Paetês

TV · 1980 · 7.0/10

Anjo Mau (1976) poster

Anjo Mau

TV · 1976 · 8.0/10

Gabriela (1975) poster

Gabriela

TV · 1975 · 9.5/10

Corrida do Ouro (1974) poster

Corrida do Ouro

TV · 1974 · 8.0/10

Os Ossos do Barão (1973) poster

Os Ossos do Barão

TV · 1973 · 8.5/10

Frequently asked questions

What is the best José Wilker movie?

By viewer score, Medicine Man (1992) at 6.0/10.

What are José Wilker’s most popular movies?

Medicine Man, Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands, The Man of the Year.

How many movies has José Wilker made?

75 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 74 as actor.