
Known for
Acting
Born
December 1, 1919
Birthplace
Cruzeiro, São Paulo, Brazil
Died
August 29, 2000 (aged 80)
Petrônio Rosa Santana was born in Cruzeiro, SP, on December 1, 1919. He began his acting career in the circus, as the clown Picolé. Later, as Colé, he worked as a comedian in the pocket theaters in Copacabana. His performances in Jardel and Follies earned him fame and prestige. He made his film debut in 1945 in the film O Cortiço, beginning a successful film career in films such as Carnaval na Atlântida (1953), Dona Xepa (1959), Jesus Cristo eu Estou Aqui (1971), etc. He formed his own revue company and toured Brazil, alongside Renata Fronzi, in plays such as Adorei Milhões. From the 1960s onwards, he participated in comedy shows on television, such as the programs Balança mas não Cai (1968)...
2023
1990
as Metralha
1990
as José
1986
as Inspetor Pacheco
1985
1985
1983
1983
as Oswald de Andrade (as Colé)
1982
1982
1980
1980
1977
1971
1968
1959
as Coralino
1955
as Bamba
1954
1952
as Piro
1951
1950
as Colegnan
1949
1948
1945
as Firmo
1945