Mauro Mendonça

Actor · Born April 2, 1931 (95) · Ubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Mauro Mendonça (Ubá, April 2, 1931) is a Brazilian actor.

Biography from TMDB.

Born: April 2, 1931 (95)
From: Ubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Works as: Actor
Titles: 6 on MovieCove · 92 credits in all
Links: IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 41% in 30 days

What are Mauro Mendonça's films like?

Across a limited sample of 4 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight

Bonds

40%

Self

21%

Morality

14%

Ideas

10%

Power

Survival

Romantic love2

What they feel like to watch

their average across 3 films

ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category

Earnest

Tone · Sincerity

ironicearnest

Ironic 0 · Wry 0 · Earnest 3

Dark

Tone · Weight

lightdark

Light 1 · Serious 0 · Dark 2

Stylized

Tone · Style

naturalisticheightened

Grounded 0 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 1

Charged

Feel · Intensity

gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 2 · Intense 0

Steady

Feel · Swings

steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced

Feel · Humor

noneconstant

Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 0

Slow burn

Demand · Pace

slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 0 · Relentless 0

Casual

Demand · Attention

casualfull focus

Casual 2 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

Affecting

Demand · Emotional cost

easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 1 · Affecting 0 · Heavy 2

Resolved

Demand · Resolution

resolvedambiguous

Resolved 2 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Heraldas Dr. Teodoro Madureira in Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976)
Threshold guardianas Dr. Campoceleste in Benjamim (2003)

Moods and endings

endings shown from 5 titles

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Romantic

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Tense

Other

How their films linger

Bittersweet3 Haunting2 Wistful2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Mauro Mendonça's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 2 of their 6 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Subscription and free streaming for Mauro Mendonça's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

92 credits, 6 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

Dois em Cena: Encontro de Gerações (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
Show 1 episode · Actor
I'm Rich! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
as Odair
The Good Side of Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
Show 190 episodes · as Inácio Xavier
Gabriela (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
Show 77 episodes · as Coronel Manoel das Onças
The Brazilians (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
Show 1 episode · as Seu Jonas
Seu Arlindo vai à Loucura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
as Seu Arlindo
The Buzz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
Show 209 episodes · as Giancarlo Villa
Passione (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
Show 1 episode · as Eugênio Gouveia
Paradise City(2009)
Show 173 episodes · as Antero
Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)
The Favorite(2008)
Show 197 episodes · as Gonçalo Fontini
Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows
Toma Lá, Dá Cá (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
Show 1 episode · as Coronel Pavão
The Prophet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
Show 178 episodes · as Francisco Gomes
Bang Bang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
Show 173 episodes · as Paul Jonathan Bullock
Redeemer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
as Noronha
Cabocla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
Show 167 episodes · as Coronel Justino Caldas
Benjamim(2003)
as Dr. Campoceleste
Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films
Ópera do Malandro: Stage Play (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)
as Duran
Didi - The Goofy Cupid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)
as Dr Poleto
The Fifth of Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
Show 47 episodes · as Arcebispo Melo
Os Normais (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
Show 1 episode · Actor
A Grande Família (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
Show 2 episodes · as Manolo
Brava Gente (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
Show 1 episode · as Geneval · as vigário
A Muralha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
Show 51 episodes · as Dom Braz Olinto
My Sweetheart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
Show 179 episodes · as Bilac Maciel
Evil Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
Show 173 episodes · as Rui Ferreto Novaes
Anjo de Mim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
Show 173 episodes · as José Balbino
A Vida Como Ela É... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
Show 1 episode · as Alfredo · as Dr. Guedes · as Pai de Durval · as Pai de Geralda · as Sogro de Solange
Sai de Baixo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
Show 1 episode · Actor
Cara & Coroa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
Show 215 episodes · as Kléber Villar
Cutie Pie... Her Loves and Sins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
Show 18 episodes · as Governador Benedito Valadares
Incidente em Antares (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
Show 12 episodes · as Geminiano Ramos
Golden Dream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
Show 197 episodes · as Seu Caio
O Mapa da Mina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
Show 137 episodes · as Rodolfo Torres de Almeida
Bachelor Party (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
Show 207 episodes · as Cirineu Salgado (Cirineu Farfan)
Tereza Batista (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
Show 28 episodes · as Hipólito
O Portador (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
Show 8 episodes · Director
A Grande Arte(1991)
as Policeman
Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films
Lua Cheia de Amor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
Show 191 episodes · as Maurício
A, E, I, O... Urca (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
Show 13 episodes · as Damasceno
Mico Preto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
Show 179 episodes · as Honório
Delegacia de Mulheres (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
Show 1 episode · as Moacir
Republic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
Show 4 episodes · as Benjamin Constant
Kuarup (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Ministro Gouveia
Vida Nova (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Show 143 episodes · as Coronel Antenor
Tarcísio & Glória (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Show 2 episodes · as Ludovico Chagas
Natal da Portela (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Actor
Mandala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
Show 185 episodes · as Adroaldo
Official Exterminator 3: Joy for Living Dead (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
as (archive footage)
Little Missy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Show 173 episodes · as Dr. Geraldo Fontes
Cambalacho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Show 3 episodes · as testamenteiro de Antero
A Gata Comeu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Show 160 episodes · as Horácio Penteado
Champagne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
Show 167 episodes · as Jurandir
Doce Delírio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
as Armando
Moinhos de Vento (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
Show 5 episodes · as Fausto
Elas por Elas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)
Show 1 episode · as Átila Lopes Pereira
Love Strange Love(1982)
as Dr. Benicio
Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films
Jogo da Vida (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)
Show 167 episodes · as Álvaro Pires de Camargo
Obrigado, Doutor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)
Show 1 episode · as Ramon
Chico Total (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)
Show 1 episode · Actor
As Três Marias (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)
Show 162 episodes · as Conrado
Água Viva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)
Show 160 episodes · as Evaldo
Malu Mulher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)
Show 1 episode · as Ricardo
Feijão Maravilha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)
Show 120 episodes · as Mr. Ziegfeld
Dancin' Days (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)
Show 174 episodes · as Arthur Meireles Steiner
Te Contei? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)
Show 151 episodes · as Rogério
Nos Embalos de Ipanema (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)
as Pai de Patrícia
Espelho Mágico (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)
Show 150 episodes · as Nelson Novaes
The Trapalhões (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)
Show 1 episode · Actor
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands(1976)
as Dr. Teodoro Madureira
Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films
Estúpido Cupido (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)
Show 160 episodes · as Armando Siqueira (Tom Mix)
O Rebu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)
Show 112 episodes · as Alvaro Rezende
O Espigão (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)
Show 150 episodes · as Donatello
Maria... Sempre Maria (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)
Actor
Carinhoso (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)
Show 174 episodes · as Vicente
O Descarte (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)
as Aguiar
Na Idade do Lobo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)
Show 158 episodes · as Eduardo
Editora Mayo, Bom Dia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)
Show 102 episodes · as Mateus
Dead Gods (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)
Show 64 episodes · as Salvador
Sangue do Meu Sangue (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)
Show 284 episodes · as Conde Giorgio de La Fontana
Vidas em Conflito (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)
Show 112 episodes · Actor
A Muralha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)
Show 210 episodes · as Dom Braz Olinto
Um Breve Encontro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)
as Fred
The Puppets (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)
Show 173 episodes · as Torquato
Eu Compro Essa Mulher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)
Show 85 episodes · Actor
A Grande Viagem (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)
Show 101 episodes · as Júlio
Uma Sombra em Minha Vida (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)
Show 54 episodes · as Reinaldo
Seara Vermelha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)
Actor
Ambição (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)
Show 28 episodes · as Ulisses
Corações em Conflito (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)
Show 42 episodes · as Rodolfo
Dona Violante Miranda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)
as Firmino
Uma Certa Lucrécia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)
as Michele
Rio, 100 Degrees F° (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)
as Turista italiano

Career shape

Star power in the 88^th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 92 titles from 1955 to 2023; peak year 2016.

Highest rated

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976)

Midcredits 80^th

Film career

19552023

Peak 2016 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

1955Screen debut· Rio, 100 Degrees F°

By role

only this rolewith another role

Acting91 of 92 · 45^thDirecting1 of 92

By decade

1950s2 · acting1960s12 · acting1970s17 · acting1980s21 · acting1990s17 · 16 acting · 1 crew2000s15 · acting2010s7 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 6 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Mauro Mendonça's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 45^th percentile, the median of all 4; across a limited sample of 3 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 43^rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

43^rdpercentile

Typical film, the median of 3

Approval · how many liked their films

49^thpercentile

Typical film, the median of 3

Reach · how many have seen their films

74^thpercentile

Typical film, the median of 3

Midcredits score across 6 titles, by percentile

75^th and up2
25^th to 49^th4

Shape of the crowd

3 of their 6 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

Cult Classic1
Crowd Pleaser3
Mixed2

Most divisive · actor

Love Strange Love (1982)

78^th percentile spread · 23% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976)

Midcredits 80^th · 70% liked

Reviewers score the acting 62/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 40. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Mauro Mendonça work with?

People who share at least 2 of Mauro Mendonça's MovieCove titles; Nelson Xavier shares the most, 2.