Gilberto Gil



First NameGilberto
Last NameGil
Full Name at BirthGilberto Passos Gil Moreira
Age69
Date of BirthJune 26, 1942
BirthplaceSalvador, Bahia, Brazil),
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper
Star SignCancer
EthnicityBlack
NationalityBrazilian
Occupation CategorySongwriter
Claim to FameBrazilian Minister of Culture

Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira (born June 26, 1942), better known as Gilberto Gil (Portuguese pronunciation: ) or (Portuguese pronunciation: ), is a Brazilian singer, guitarist, and songwriter, known for both his musical innovation and political commitment. From 2003 to 2008, he served as Brazil's Minister of Culture in the administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.


Lucy Rank
#40,694
to be the LucyWho "Star of the Day"


Filmography

Selected Gilberto Gil film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

2000
Yo quiero
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1998
Silva 5

1995
The Mandarin
Sinhô

1986
O Cinema Falado
Party Guest

1981
Brasil
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1981
Corações a Mil
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1981
Nosotras las mujeres
Miguel

1974
Mito e Contramito da Família Pernambucobaiana
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1972
O Demiurgo
The God Pan

Composer Credits

2007
Retrato Celular
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2006
Celestina
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2004
À la recherche d'Orfeu Negro
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2002
Viva São João!
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2002
Joana e Marcelo, Amor (Quase) Perfeito
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2001
Acústico MTV: Gilberto Gil
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2000
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1994
Veja Esta Canção
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1994
Gal Costa: Programa Ensaio
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1986
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1984
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1977
Tenda dos Milagres
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1974
Passe Livre
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1973
Elis Regina: MPB Especial
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1970
Copacabana Mon Amour
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1969
Brasil Ano 2000
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1968
Brasil Verdade
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1968
Balada de Página Três
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1966
As Cariocas
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Soundtrack Credits

2010
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2009
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2008
Loki - Arnaldo Baptista
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2007
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2007
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2007
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2007
Som Brasil
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2006
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2006
Hércules 56
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2005
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2005
Eu Me Lembro
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2005
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2003
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2002
Gilberto Gil - Kaya N'Gandaya
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2002
Ilha Rá-Tim-Bum
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2001
Cássia Eller: MTV Unplugged
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1989
O Salvador da Pátria
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1987
Brega & Chique
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1987
O Outro
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1986
O Cinema Falado
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1980
Água Viva
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1969
Brasil Ano 2000
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1968
Voyage to the End of the World
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