Roberto Pirillo

Acting

Roberto Pirillo

Born September 14, 1947São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil46 credits

Roberto Pirillo is a seasoned Brazilian actor known for his extensive work in television, film, and voice acting. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a romantic lead, notably starring in the classic telenovela Escrava Isaura (1976), where he played the noble Álvaro, a role that became iconic in Brazilian teledramaturgy. He also appeared in Ciranda de Pedra (1981) and many other productions for Rede Globo. Over the decades, Pirillo has built a diverse portfolio, including roles in historical dramas, comedies, and action series. His recent credits include appearances in Níobe (2023), A Divisão (2019), and Magnífica 70 (2015–2018). He remains active in Brazilian television and continues to be recognized for his contributions to the arts.

Known For

Filmography

Betinho: No Fio da Navalha
2023Betinho: No Fio da Navalha
as Secretário de SaúdeTV
Revolta dos Malês
2023Revolta dos Malês
as Souza VelhoMovie
A Revolta dos Malês
2019A Revolta dos Malês
as Souza VelhoTV
Baile de Máscaras
2019Baile de Máscaras
as Carlos CalhadaTV
Time After Time
2015Time After Time
as Genaro / Genaro DonatelliTV
Magnifica 70
2015Magnifica 70
as Alberico Couto e SilvaTV
Empire
2014Empire
as Dr. Merival PortoTV
Alta Estação
2006Alta Estação
as Olavo CarvalhoTV
Prova de Amor
2005Prova de Amor
as Dr. Hélio NereuTV
Celebrity
2003Celebrity
as Ernesto LopesTV
Brava Gente
2000Brava Gente
as Voltaire da FonsecaTV
Anos Rebeldes
1992Anos Rebeldes
as Capitão RangelTV
O Portador
1991O Portador
as ÁlvaroTV
Mania de Querer
1986Mania de Querer
as Nelson DominguesTV
Golden Years
1986Golden Years
as RafaelTV
A Gata Comeu
1985A Gata Comeu
as Tony Duarte (Antônio Duarte) / falso BraguinhaTV
Vereda Tropical
1984Vereda Tropical
as técnico do Rubro Futebol ClubeTV
Paraíso
1982Paraíso
as Geraldo ValfridoTV
Ciranda de Pedra
1981Ciranda de Pedra
as Luís CarlosTV
A Deusa Vencida
1980A Deusa Vencida
as Fernando AlbuquerqueTV
Cara a Cara
1979Cara a Cara
as JulinhoTV
Maria, Maria
1978Maria, Maria
as EduardinhoTV
Locomotivas
1977Locomotivas
as CássioTV
Escrava Isaura
1976Escrava Isaura
as Tobias Paes VidalTV
O Grito
1975O Grito
as MárioTV
Escalada
1975Escalada
as SérgioTV
Betão Ronca Ferro
1970Betão Ronca Ferro
as GeraldoMovie
E Nós, Aonde Vamos?
1970E Nós, Aonde Vamos?
as Juca RibeiroTV