Ruth de Souza
May 12, 1921 — Jul 28, 2019 (98 years)
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
21 Movies
5 Series
Ruth de Souza, an actress from Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, began their career in the 1940s. Their television credits include The Clone, playing Dona Mocinha da Silva. Their filmography spans 21 films and 5 TV productions across 78 years, working mainly across genres like drama.
98R.I.P.
21Movies
5Series
Ruth de Souza
21 Movies
5 Series
Ruth de Souza, an actress from Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, began their career in the 1940s. Their television credits include The Clone, playing Dona Mocinha da Silva. Their filmography spans 21 films and 5 TV productions across 78 years, working mainly across genres like drama.
98 R.I.P.
R.I.P.
21
Movies
5
Series
Movies
Daughters of the Wind
2005
O Aleijadinho - Paixão, Glória e Suplício
2000
Death Commands Brigandage
1960
Também Somos Irmãos
1949
Candinho
1954
Boca
1994
Primavera
2022
O Vendedor de Passados
2014
High Art
1991
A Fit of Rage
1999
Sweet Thieves
1977
Assault on the Pay Train
1962
The Naked Man
1968
Jubiabá
1987
The Landowner's Daughter
1953
Latest Trailers
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Conversations with Ruth de Souza
Full Filmography
Primavera
Josephina / Matilda / Madre Amélia
2022
Film
If I Close My Eyes Now
Madalena dos Santos
2019
TV
O Vendedor de Passados
Dona Célia
2014
Film
Daughters of the Wind
Cida
2005
Film
Distraída para a Morte
Carolina de Jesus
2001
Film
O Aleijadinho - Paixão, Glória e Suplício
Joana
2000
Film
A Fit of Rage
Mariana
1999
Film
Boca
Mrs. Esteban
1994
Film
Memorial de Maria Moura
Sia Mena
1994–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ruth de Souza still alive?
Ruth de Souza passed away on July 28, 2019 at age 98.
What are the most famous roles of Ruth de Souza?
Ruth de Souza is best known for roles in Assault on the Pay Train, O Vendedor de Passados, A Fit of Rage.
How many movies has Ruth de Souza been in?
Over a 71-year career (since 1948), Ruth de Souza has appeared in 53 movies and 31 TV shows.
What was Ruth de Souza's first movie?
The career of Ruth de Souza began with Falta Alguém no Manicômio (1948).
What is Ruth de Souza's most recent movie or series?
Ruth de Souza's most recent release is Conversations with Ruth de Souza, which premiered on October 6, 2022.
What TV shows has Ruth de Souza appeared in?
On television, Ruth de Souza has appeared in The Clone, Rainha da Sucata, If I Close My Eyes Now, O Bem-Amado.
Ruth de Souza
1921-05-12 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Ruth Pinto de Souza was considered one of the great ladies of Brazilian dramaturgy and the first great reference for black artists on television for her notable roles. Ruth stood out for being the first black actress to star in a soap opera on Rede Globo in A Cabana do Pai Tomás (1969) — and the second on Brazilian television, after Yolanda Braga, in A Cor da Sua Pele (1965) on TV Tupi — in addition to being the first Brazilian artist nominated for the best actress award at an international film festival, for her work in Sinhá Moça (1954) at the Venice Film Festival.