João Cabral
Known for
João Cabral has built a long career as a Portuguese actor who has rarely been away from the screen for long. 'Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe' counts among the more visible credits. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1988. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list. Work has kept arriving for 38 years, which is its own kind of achievement. The most visible line on the filmography is 'The House of the Spirits' (Soldier).
João Cabral
28 Movies
17 Series
João Cabral has built a long career as a Portuguese actor who has rarely been away from the screen for long. 'Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe' counts among the more visible credits. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1988. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list. Work has kept arriving for 38 years, which is its own kind of achievement. The most visible line on the filmography is 'The House of the Spirits' (Soldier).
Movies
Plays Soldier
The House of the Spirits
1993
Plays Faria Machado
The Consul Of Bordeaux
2012
Plays Ramos de Almeida
Operation Autumn
2012
Plays Herr Mertinez
Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe
2016
Plays RCP Journalist
April Captains
2000
Plays João
O Segredo
2001
Plays Adriano
Lovely Child
1990
Plays Pedro
Killing the Saudades
1988
Plays Major Rodrigues de Carvalho
Ruth
2018
Plays Sérgio
Cavaleiros De Água Doce
2001
Plays Vigilante
The Mutants
1998
Plays João Araújo
O Miradouro da Lua
1993
Plays Marques
Shadow
2021
Plays Pai de Bárbara
Forget Everything I Told You
2002
Plays an editor
Corruption
2007
Plays Joaquim Paiva
Assault on the Santa Maria
2010
TV Shows
Plays Álvaro
Water Mirror
2017
Plays Inácio Rodrigues
Deixa Que Te Leve
2009
Plays Psiquiatra
Destinos Cruzados
2013
Plays Amílcar Saraiva
Mundo ao Contrário
2013
Plays Américo
Prisioneira
2019
Plays Conservador
The Mata's Family
2011
Plays Polícia
Não Há Duas Sem Três
1997
Plays Carrilhão
A Senhora Ministra
2000
Plays Hóspede
Giras & Falidas
2014
Plays Manel
A Mãe do Senhor Ministro
2013
Plays António
Segredo de Justiça
2001
Plays Raul Brandão
O Espírito da Lei
2001
Plays Dr. Gonçalves Lopes
O Dia do Regicídio
2008
Plays Pai
We Won't Dine
2022
Plays Manel
A Mulher do Sr. Ministro
1994
Plays Secretário Regional
Turn of the Tide
2023
Plays Artur Mendonça
Água de Mar
2014
Latest Trailers
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Ruth
Full Filmography
Titus
Marcus
2024
Film
Turn of the Tide
Secretário Regional · 2 episodes
2023–
TV
We Won't Dine
Pai · 5 episodes
2022–
TV
Shadow
Marques
2021
Film
Prisioneira
Américo · 121 episodes
2019–
TV
Ruth
Major Rodrigues de Carvalho
2018
Film
Der Lissabon-Krimi: Der Tote in der Brandung
Security Officer
2018
Film
Black Heart
Homem
2017
Film
Water Mirror
Álvaro · 327 episodes
2017–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is João Cabral and where are they from?
João Cabral is 64 years old, born on November 30, 1961 in Portugal.
What are the most famous roles of João Cabral?
João Cabral is best known for roles in The House of the Spirits, Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe, April Captains.
How many movies has João Cabral been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), João Cabral has appeared in 28 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was João Cabral's first movie?
The career of João Cabral began with Killing the Saudades (1988).
What is João Cabral's most recent movie or series?
João Cabral's most recent release is A Mulher que Morreu de Pé, which premiered on September 11, 2025.
What TV shows has João Cabral appeared in?
On television, João Cabral has appeared in Turn of the Tide, Donos Disto Tudo, Super Pai, Santa Bárbara.
João Cabral
1961-11-30 · Portugal
João Cabral has built a long career as a Portuguese actor who has rarely been away from the screen for long. 'Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe' counts among the more visible credits. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1988. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list. Work has kept arriving for 38 years, which is its own kind of achievement. The most visible line on the filmography is 'The House of the Spirits' (Soldier).