João Gilberto

João Gilberto

Birthday: June 10, 1931 in Juazeiro, Bahia, Brasil
Deathday: July 6, 2019
João Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira OMC, better known as João Gilberto (Juazeiro, June 10, 1931 — Rio de Janeiro, July 6, 2019), was a Brazilian singer, guitarist and composer. Considered a brilliant artist by musicologists and specialized journalists, he revolutionized Brazilian music by creati...ng a new guitar beat to play samba: the "Bossa Nova".

Known For

Where Are You, João Gilberto?

Where Are You, João Gilberto?

Movie | 2018
Brasil

Brasil

Movie | 1981
They Shot the Piano Player

They Shot the Piano Player

Movie | 2023
The Girl From Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto, Queen of Bossa Nova

The Girl From Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto, Queen of Bossa Nova

Movie | 2026
Self
Ritas

Ritas

Movie | 2025
Self (archive footage)
Nas Ondas de Dorival Caymmi

Nas Ondas de Dorival Caymmi

Movie | 2024
Self (archive footage)
They Shot the Piano Player

They Shot the Piano Player

Movie | 2023
Self (archive audio)
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus

The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus

Movie | 2023
Miúcha, The Voice of Bossa Nova

Miúcha, The Voice of Bossa Nova

Movie | 2022
Self
O Canto Livre de Nara Leão

O Canto Livre de Nara Leão

TV | 2022
Self (archive footage)
One Episode
Garoto - Vivo Sonhando

Garoto - Vivo Sonhando

Movie | 2020
Self (voice)
João Gilberto – Live in Tokyo november 8 & 9, 2006 Tokyo International Forum Hall A

João Gilberto – Live in Tokyo november 8 & 9, 2006 Tokyo International Forum Hall A

Movie | 2019
Self
O Barato de Iacanga

O Barato de Iacanga

Movie | 2019
Self (archive footage)
Where Are You, João Gilberto?

Where Are You, João Gilberto?

Movie | 2018
Self (archive footage)
Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas

Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas

Movie | 2017
Self
O Gerente

O Gerente

Movie | 2011
Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world

Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world

Movie | 2008
Self
Rita Lee - Biograffiti: Baila Comigo

Rita Lee - Biograffiti: Baila Comigo

Movie | 2007
Vinicius de Moraes

Vinicius de Moraes

Movie | 2005
Self - Guitar Player "Eu Não Existo Sem Você" (archive footage)
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova

Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova

Movie | 2005
Self (archive footage)
João Gilberto - Live In Tokyo

João Gilberto - Live In Tokyo

Movie | 2004
himself
It's All Brazil

It's All Brazil

Movie | 1997
Self
Bahia de Todos os Sambas

Bahia de Todos os Sambas

Movie | 1996
Self
João & Antônio

João & Antônio

Movie | 1992
Self
Isto é Noel Rosa

Isto é Noel Rosa

Movie | 1990
Brasil

Brasil

Movie | 1981
Self
Grandes Nomes

Grandes Nomes

TV | 1980
Self
One Episode
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

TV | 1968
Self
One Episode
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

TV | 1968
Self
One Episode
Copacabana Palace

Copacabana Palace

Movie | 1962
Self
Um Desconhecido Bate à Porta

Um Desconhecido Bate à Porta

Movie | 1958