Gilberto Gil
Known for
Acting
Born
June 26, 1942 (age 84)
Birthplace
Salvador, 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.
Best known work
Pelé
2021
The Man Who Challenged the Devil
2007
All Love Songs
2018
The Assailant
2009
Rio, I Love You
2014
Me, You, Them
2000
They Shot the Piano Player
2023
RiP!: A Remix Manifesto
2008
O Barato de Iacanga
2019
Celebrity
2003Filmography
TBA
Gilberto Gilas Self
2026
2026
Preta - Eu Não Ando Sóas Self
2025
Noites de Joãoas Ele próprio
2025
2025
2025
2025
Beat - a film about Jazzas himself
2025
3 Obás de Xangôas Self
2025
Cazuza: Good Newsas Self
2025
Ritasas Self (archive footage)
2025
Samba Infiniteas Librarian
2025
Rita Lee: Mania de Vocêas Self
2025
Show 60 Anosas Self
2025
2025
Gilberto Gil @ Philharmonie De Parisas Self : Vocals & Guitar, Author, Compositor, Original Music Composer, Musician
2024
Nas Ondas de Dorival Caymmias Self
2024
2024
Toquinho Maravilhosoas Self
2024
2024
A Última Vanguardaas Self
2023
They Shot the Piano Playeras Self (voice)
2023
Môa, Mother Africa Rootsas Self
2023
2023
Chic Showas Self