Gilberto Gil
Acting1942Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Biography
Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira (born June 26, 1942) is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, musician, politician, and writer. With a career spanning over six decades, he is known for his significant contributions to Brazilian music and for winning Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, and the French government's National Order of Merit (1997). In 1999, he was named an "Artist for Peace" by UNESCO.
Known For
Acting History
Future
Gilberto Gil
as Self
2025
Cazuza: Good News
as Self
Ritas
as Self (archive footage)
Rita Lee: Mania de Você
as Self
3 Obás de Xangô
as Self
Show 60 Anos
as Self
Samba Infinite
as Librarian
Gilberto Gil @ Philharmonie De Paris
as Self : Vocals & Guitar
Tiny Desk Brazil
TVas Self
Cazuza Além da Música
TVas Self
Singing Earth
TVas Himself
Gilberto Gil @ Philharmonie De Paris
Compositor
Gilberto Gil @ Philharmonie De Paris
Original Music Composer
2023
They Shot the Piano Player
as Self (voice)
Môa, Mother Africa Roots
as Self
Chic Show
as Self
O Repórter do Poder
TVas Self
2022
O Presidente Improvável
as Self
Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou Eu
as Self (archive footage)
Breaking Myths
as Self (archive footage)
2022
TVas Self
Gil Family
TVas Self
2021
2019
O Barato de Iacanga
as Self (archive footage)
October
as Self
Gilberto Gil Antologia Vol.1
as Self
Refavela 40
as Self
1964: Brazil between weapons and books
as Himself
2018
Smetak
as Self (archive footage)
O Outro Lado da Memória
as Self
All Love Songs
as Self
Dê Lembranças a Todos
as Self
Amigos, Sons e Palavras
TVas Self
2017
Tropicália: 50 Anos
as Self (archive footage)
Axé: Music of a People
as Self
Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas
as Self
O Nome Dela é Gal
TVas Self
Conversa com Bial
TVas Self
2016
2014
2013
2012
Aperana Street 52
as Self
Tropicália
as Self
2010
2009
Beyond Ipanema
as Self
Loki: Arnaldo Baptista
as Self
Dzi Croquettes
as Self
Hello, Hello, Terezinha!
as Self
The Assailant
Songs
2008
2007
2005
Looking for Black Orpheus
as Self
Phono 73: A Country and its Music
as Self (archive footage)
Vinicius de Moraes
as Self - Singer 'Formosa'
Looking for Black Orpheus
Original Music Composer
2004
2003
2002
Acústico MTV
as Self
Gilberto Gil: Kaya N'Gandaya
as Self
Viva São João!
as Self
Gilberto Gil: Tempo Rei
as Self
Outros (Doces) Bárbaros
as Self
Desejos de Mulher
TVas Self
Viva São João!
Music
2001
Toquinho
as Self
Samba Riachão
as Self
Multishow Ao Vivo - Brasil
as Self
Brazil's Maria Bethânia
as Self
Sítio do Picapau Amarelo
TVTheme Song Performance• 223 eps
2000
1998
Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds
as Self - Narrator
1997
Ed Mort
as Silva 5
1996
Jorge Amado
as Self
Bahia de Todos os Sambas
as Self
1995
The Mandarin
as Sinhô
1994
Gilberto Gil: Unplugged
as Self (vocals and acoustic guitar)
Sacrée Soirée
TVas Self• 1 eps
Gilberto Gil: Unplugged
Music Producer
Rio's Love Song
Music
1992
Beijoqueiro: Portrait of a Serial Kisser
as Self (archive footage)
1990
Mico Preto
TVTheme Song Performance
1989
1988
Hunting Season
as Self
1987
Subway to the Stars
Music
Jubiabá
Original Music Composer
1986
Talking Cinema
as Party Guest
Infinita Tropicália
as Self
Criança Esperança
TVas Self
Hipertensão
TVTheme Song Performance
1984
Making of - Quilombo
as Self
Quilombo
Original Music Composer
1983
1982
1981
Brasil
as Self
1980
Grandes Nomes
TVas Self
1979
1978
Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: O Minotauro
Original Music Composer
1977
Os Doces Bárbaros
as Self
Tent of Miracles
Music
1975
Gilberto Gil - Refazenda
as Self
1974
1972
The Demiurge
as Pã
Semana de Arte Moderna
as himself
1970
1969
Bahia, For Example
as Self
Brazil Year 2000
Music
1968
Domingo no Parque
Music
Domingo no Parque
Original Story
1965
Viramundo
Theme Song Performance