Fernando Benini

Biography

Antônio Fernando Benini was born in São Paulo on November 18, 1942. He works in television, theater and cinema. Fernando Benini was born in the neighborhood of Lapa, in the capital, but soon his parents moved inland, the city of Descalvado. Due to the strong Catholic faith of his parents, Fernando was referred to the Seminary in the Archdiocese of Campinas. But that's when the boy met the theater, and he was charmed by it. He also continued there, where he studied Philosophy. He only left the Seminary, when he became an adult, and was in the first year of Theology. Fernando Benini then moved to the capital and entered FAAP, Faculdade Armando Álvarez Penteado, where he did Fine Arts. He graduated in 1977. He started teaching at Escola Granja Viana. He was a professor of Philosophy. He also taught Fine Arts, which he did from 1973 to 1984.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Carrossel 2: O Sumiço de Maria Joaquina (2016) — Firmino Gonçalves
2. Movie Dementia (1986) — Wagner
3. A Gunman Named Papaco (1985) — Papaco
4. Carrossel (2012) — Firmino Gonçalves
5. The Island of Prohibited Pleasures (1979) — Nilo Baleeiro
6. Super Plá (1969) — Robô Macho
7. Prisoners of the Amazon Jungle (1987)
8. Hitler in the Third World (1968)
9. Queen of Clubs (1989)
10. Um Jumento em Minha Cama (1986)
11. Laura's Vacation (1986)
12. Sede de Amar (Capuzes Negros) (1978)
13. Male, Female & Co. (1986) — Cobra
14. Orgy or The Man Who Gave Birth (1970)
15. As Amantes de um Jumento (1987)
16. Abre as Pernas, Coração (1985)
17. O Paraíso Proibido (1981) — Goiaba