Seu Jorge
🎂 Jun 8, 1970 (56)
Belford Roxo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Seu Jorge is an actor whose career stretches back to the 2000s. Their performance in City of God as Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned remains one of the most memorable of their filmography. Their work further includes The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and Asteroid City. Their filmography spans 58 films and 10 TV productions across 24 years, working mainly across genres like drama, comedy, action.
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City of God
2002
State of Fear
2026
Asteroid City
2023
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
2016
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within
2010
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004
Noah's Ark
2024
The Escapist
2008
Abe
2020
Marighella
2021
Executive Order
2022
Carmo, Hit the Road
2008
Hey, Did You Score?
2012
The Best Mother in the World
2025
Paradise Lost
2018
Elipsis
2006
Kings & Rats
2012
Soundtrack
2017
The House of Sand
2005
Pixinguinha, an Affectionate Man
2021
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Narciso
Gênio
2026
Film
State of Fear
Edson
2026
Film
The Best Mother in the World
Leandro
2025
Film
Noah's Ark
Deus (voice)
2024
Film
Anderson Spider Silva
Benedito
2023–
TV
How To Be a Carioca
Francisco
2023–
TV
Asteroid City
Other Cowboy
2023
Film
Marighella
Carlos Marighella
2023–
TV
Executive Order
André
2022
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Seu Jorge?
Seu Jorge is 56 years old, born on June 8, 1970 in Belford Roxo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Where is Seu Jorge from?
Seu Jorge was born in Belford Roxo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What are the most famous roles of Seu Jorge?
Seu Jorge is best known as an actor for City of God, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Asteroid City.
How many movies has Seu Jorge been in?
Seu Jorge has appeared in 56 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Seu Jorge's first movie?
Seu Jorge's first credited film was Moro no Brasil (2002).
What is Seu Jorge's most recent movie?
Seu Jorge's most recent movie is Narciso (2026).
What are Seu Jorge's best movies?
Seu Jorge's most acclaimed films include: City of God (2002), The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), Asteroid City (2023), Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010), Pelé: Birth of a Legend (2016).
What TV shows has Seu Jorge appeared in?
Seu Jorge is known for TV work including: Brotherhood, September Mornings, Os Normais, Anderson Spider Silva.
How long has Seu Jorge been working in film?
Seu Jorge has been active since 2002 — a career spanning 24 years.
Seu Jorge
1970-06-08 · Belford Roxo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Seu Jorge (born June 8, 1970) is a Brazilian musician, singer/songwriter and actor. Born Jorge Mário da Silva, he was raised in a favela in the city of Belford Roxo in the Baixada Fluminense region of Rio de Janeiro state. He is considered by his fans a renewer of Brazilian pop samba. Seu Jorge cites samba school, and American soul singer Stevie Wonder as major musical influences. Seu Jorge has gained exposure through his work as an actor and soundtrack composer. He appeared in the critically acclaimed film City of God as Mané Galinha, and then played Pelé Dos Santos in Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, for which he provided much of the soundtrack in the form of Portuguese language cover versions of David Bowie classics.