Seu Jorge
Known for
A samba star before he was a screen presence, Seu Jorge grew up in the favelas outside Rio de Janeiro and turned that experience into two careers. International audiences met him as Knockout Ned in 'City of God' (2002), and Wes Anderson made him a cult figure with his Portuguese-language David Bowie covers in 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou' (2004). He returned to Brazilian crime drama in 'Elite Squad: The Enemy Within' (2010) and played the revolutionary lead in 'Marighella' (2021). On screen as in music, his register is soulful, unhurried and quietly magnetic.
Seu Jorge
26 Movies
6 Series
A samba star before he was a screen presence, Seu Jorge grew up in the favelas outside Rio de Janeiro and turned that experience into two careers. International audiences met him as Knockout Ned in 'City of God' (2002), and Wes Anderson made him a cult figure with his Portuguese-language David Bowie covers in 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou' (2004). He returned to Brazilian crime drama in 'Elite Squad: The Enemy Within' (2010) and played the revolutionary lead in 'Marighella' (2021). On screen as in music, his register is soulful, unhurried and quietly magnetic.
Movies
Plays Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned
City of God
2002
Plays Other Cowboy
Asteroid City
2023
Plays Edson
State of Fear
2026
Plays Dondinho
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
2016
Plays Pelé dos Santos
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004
Plays Gênio
Narciso
2026
Plays Beirada
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within
2010
Plays Deus (voice)
Noah's Ark
2024
Plays Viv Batista
The Escapist
2008
Plays Carlos Marighella
Marighella
2021
Plays Teylor
Paradise Lost
2018
Plays Massu (1910-1919)
The House of Sand
2005
Plays Chico
Abe
2020
Plays Leandro
The Best Mother in the World
2025
Plays André
Executive Order
2022
Plays Amparo de Jesús
Carmo, Hit the Road
2008
Producer
Plays Cao
Soundtrack
2017
Plays Seu Jorge, o garçom
Hey, Did You Score?
2012
Plays Américo Vilarinho
Kings & Rats
2012
Plays Pixinguinha
Pixinguinha, an Affectionate Man
2021
Plays Coyote
Elipsis
2006
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The Best Mother in the World
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Narciso
Gênio
2026
Film
State of Fear
Edson
2026
Film
The Life Aquatic: A Tribute to David Bowie by Seu Jorge
Self / Pelé dos Santos
2026
Film
The Best Mother in the World
Leandro
2025
Film
Noah's Ark
Deus (voice)
2024
Film
How To Be a Carioca
Francisco · 6 episodes
2023
TV
Anderson Spider Silva
Benedito · 5 episodes
2023
TV
Marighella
Carlos Marighella · 4 episodes
2023
TV
Asteroid City
Other Cowboy
2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Seu Jorge and where are they from?
Seu Jorge is 56 years old, born on June 8, 1970 in Belford Roxo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What are the most famous roles of Seu Jorge?
Seu Jorge is best known for roles in City of God, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Asteroid City.
How many movies has Seu Jorge been in?
Over a 24-year career (since 2002), Seu Jorge has appeared in 23 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Seu Jorge's first movie?
The career of Seu Jorge began with Moro no Brasil (2002).
What is Seu Jorge's most recent movie or series?
Seu Jorge's most recent release is Alma Negra, do Quilombo ao Baile, which premiered on May 14, 2026.
What TV shows has Seu Jorge appeared in?
On television, Seu Jorge has appeared in Brotherhood, September Mornings, Os Normais, Anderson Spider Silva.
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.