Vinícius de Oliveira (born July 18, 1985) is a Brazilian actor. He was born in Rio de Janeiro. He lived in Bonsucesso, Rio de Janeiro with his mother, who had to work hard to support him and his three siblings. To make ends meet, he even started working as a shoe shiner, always dreaming of becoming a professional football player. Nevertheless, his life radically changed when, while shining shoes, he was discovered by director Walter Salles and cast to play the role of Josué in the acclaimed film Central do Brasil. Thanks to Salles' support Vinícius was able to take both English and theater lessons. He is currently enrolled as a student at PUC-RIO, where he intends to graduate as a film director. In addition to his groundbreaking role, he has also participated in several other projects such as the soap opera Suave Veneno Rede Globo and the film "Linha de Passe" that has been awarded in Cannes Film Festival.
Vinícius de Oliveira (born July 18, 1985) is a Brazilian actor. He was born in Rio de Janeiro. He lived in Bonsucesso, Rio de Janeiro with his mother, who had to work hard to support him and his three siblings. To make ends meet, he even started working as a shoe shiner, always dreaming of becoming a professional football player. Nevertheless, his life radically changed when, while shining shoes, he was discovered by director Walter Salles and cast to play the role of Josué in the acclaimed film Central do Brasil. Thanks to Salles' support Vinícius was able to take both English and theater lessons. He is currently enrolled as a student at PUC-RIO, where he intends to graduate as a film director. In addition to his groundbreaking role, he has also participated in several other projects such as the soap opera Suave Veneno Rede Globo and the film "Linha de Passe" that has been awarded in Cannes Film Festival.
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Filmography (Movies)
Almost Deserted
Character:Luís
Release Date:27/11/2025
Films to Die For
Character:(archive footage) (uncredited)
Release Date:23/10/2025
Um Espaço que se Move
Character:
Release Date:19/10/2025
Cortina Fechada
Character:Diogo
Release Date:02/04/2024
A Matriarca
Character:
Release Date:15/03/2024
Um Dia Qualquer
Character:Maciel
Release Date:23/06/2022
Motolove
Character:Cadu
Release Date:11/10/2017
Capitão Brasil
Character:
Release Date:01/06/2017
Demonia: A Melodrama in 3 Acts
Character:Rildo
Release Date:01/09/2016
Neon Bull
Character:Junior
Release Date:14/01/2016
Moto Anjos
Character:Alexandre
Release Date:01/01/2015
If God Comes Let Him Bring a Gun
Character:Damião
Release Date:22/11/2014
Trinta
Character:
Release Date:18/10/2013
As Órbitas
Character:Rafael
Release Date:01/01/2012
Federal Bank Heist
Character:Denivaldo
Release Date:22/07/2011
Fca Carla
Character:Doutor Hugo
Release Date:19/03/2011
The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga
Character:Josias
Release Date:02/01/2011
Linha de Passe
Character:Dario
Release Date:05/09/2008
Stray Bullet
Character:Carlos
Release Date:01/08/2003
Conquista Central Station - The 7 days of creation
Character:Self
Release Date:01/05/2002
Behind the Sun
Character:Membro da Família Ferreira
Release Date:12/12/2001
Central Station
Character:Josué Fontenele de Paiva
Release Date:03/04/1998
Television Appearances
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