Personal Info
Birth date
1946-07-03 (78 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Also known as
-Carlos Alberto Riccelli
Biography
Carlos Alberto Riccelli (São Paulo, July 3, 1946) is a Brazilian actor and director. In 1990 he moved to the United States, returning to Brazil only to work in cinema and short television projects. On TV, he played some important characters in television drama, such as the Indian Aritana in the soap opera Aritana (1978) on the now extinct TV Tupi, Rudy in Sétimo Sentido (1982) and the fisherman Nô in the miniseries Riacho Doce (1990). His most famous work was the former model and prostitute César Ribeiro in Vale Tudo (1988).
Filmography
A Indomada
6.5
Overview:
A Indomada is a Brazilian telenovela produced and aired by Globo February 17 to October 11, 1997. Authored by Aguinaldo Silva and Ricardo Linares, with the collaboration of Maria Elisa Berredo, Mark Silver and Nadotti Nelson and directed by Marcos Paulo Roberto Naar and Luiz Henrique Reis, had the general direction and core Marcos Paulo. Featured actors Adriana Esteves, José Mayer, Eva Wilma and Ary Fontoura leading roles in the plot.Chiquinha Gonzaga
7.5
Overview:
It tells the story of Chiquinha Gonzaga, a revolutionary musician who marked the history of music in Brazil, and challenged the social standards of her time. Chiquinha was raised very comfortably and had an excellent education provided by his father, Jose Basileu, who expected his daughter to be a lady of the imperial court. But after listening to songs played in a black yard and influenced by friends, such as composer Joaquim Callado, Chiquinha begins to make compositions mixing polka and lundu. By imposition of her father, Chiquinha is forced to marry Jacinto, with whom she has three children. However, Jacinto forbids her to play, and she decides to separate from her husband, going against social standards. Chiquinha, then, fights for his freedom to play and will live with the great love of his youth, João Batista de Carvalho Jr., with whom he has a daughter, Alice.Fight or Love?
8.3
Overview:
An inheritance of millions brings the fun-loving Charlô (Irene Raveche) and her bad-tempered cousin Otávio (Tony Ramos) closer than they ever expected. The inheritance, which includes a mansion and a chain of clothing stores, stipulates that the assets remain in the family. And since no one is willing to give up their part they decide to share the mansion and the business, despite the mortal hatred they harbor for each other. Charlô’s adopted son Felipe (Edson Celulari) also becomes caught up in the situation. However, he turns against his mother and becomes Otávio’s right-hand man at the company.Vale Tudo
8.6
Overview:
Fátima Accioly is a young, callous woman who wants to be rich and successful at any price. After selling her family's house in the country, she heads to Rio and gets to know dress man César who is unscrupulous himself. Meanwhile, her mother Raquel stays behind without home and money, but finally tries to find her daughter in the big city. Both women come in contact with the rich Roitman family which changes their lives forever.The Secret Life of Couples
5.5
Overview:
Sexologist and therapist Sofia Prado, director of an institute of alternative therapies, has to deal with her own emotional disorders, which she hides from everyone. From the revelation of one of her patients, the specialist becomes involved in a dangerous network of corruption.They Don't Wear Black Tie
8.2
Overview:
Otavio is an idealistic union leader trying to organize workers at a factory to resist the company's exploitative practices. His son, Tião, one of the employees, is more of a realist and doesn't want to risk losing his job by striking. This clash of perspectives puts the father and son at odds. Fortunately, Tião's mother, Romana, is on hand to act as a moderator between the two opinionated men.Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
NYR
Overview:
"Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema."Federal
4.387
Overview:
Brasília. Vital is a Brazilian federal police deputy who leads a special investigation group that aims to capture the international drug trafficker Beque Batista. Three other officers make up the group: Dani, Rock and Lua. In parallel, Vital need to take care of Leila, his pregnant wife, and does everything so she does not participate in the violent world in which he lives.Dracula, a Love Story
NYR
Overview:
Count Dracula, taking on the new identity of Vladimir, leaves Transylvania and goes to Brazil in search of his son Rafael. This vampire romance was conceived to be a potential telenovela, but only ended up running as a TV miniseries with four installments because the network that financed it went under.Mandrake
4.5
Overview:
An intriguing case lands on Mandrake's desk. Just when he thinks he has it solved, some unexpected news changes the course of events.Brasília 18%
4.8
Overview:
A star medical examiner is called to Brasília, the administrative capital of Brazil, to confirm the identity of a beautiful, young congressional aide's dead body. But his scientific rigor soon leads him to details of a multi-layered political scandal.Two Streams
5.4
Overview:
Young executive woman returns to small town of Dois Córregos and remembers the time, in the late 1960s, when she met her uncle there, a man who was running away from the military dictatorship ruling Brazil at the time.The Dolphin
6.1
Overview:
According to an amazonian legend, every month, during the full moon, a brazilian fishing village receives a mysterious guest: the Dolphin, who transforms into a human to seduce and be loved by women and hated by men. One of her conquests is the daughter of a fisherman, who has a son with the Dolphin. He constantly reappears to seduce her, and even when she marries, he continues to look for her. This provokes the ire of the husband, who wants to kill him anyway.The Sign of the City
6.8
Overview:
Teca, a late-night radio show host, uses her astrological skills to help listeners who call in for advice. But her own life feels empty and lonely. One day she makes the acquaintance of her handsome new neighbour, Gil, only to find out he is married.A Moreninha
4
Overview:
Carolina gathers some old friends in her house on Paquetá Island, in Rio de Janeiro. She will find, among them, the boyfriend she had during her childhood and with whom she had exchanged vows of eternal love.Love in Sampa
5.9
Overview:
Cosmo is a taxi driver who loves traveling around São Paulo. One day, when he meets Mauro in a bar, he receives an unusual proposal: to record testimonials from passengers in his taxi, in which people would talk about what they like in São Paulo.Onde Está a Felicidade?
5.5
Overview:
Teodora discovers that her husband was having a virtual relationship and enters a crisis, which results in the loss of her job as a presenter of a culinary program. Disillusioned, she decides to hit the road and sets out on a journey of self-discovery, walking the Way of Santiago de Compostela, in Spain.Acting
2017The Secret Life of Couples (22 Episodes) as Luís
2016Bring It Inside as Telmo
2016Love in Sampa as Cosmo
2012Mandrake as João Paulo Birman
2012Fight or Love? (2 Episodes) as Vitório Leone
2010Federal as Vital
2007Eles Não Usam Black-Tie - Conversando com o Elenco as Unknown
2006Brasília 18% as Olavo Bilac
2004O homem que sabia javanês as Castelo
1999Two Streams as Hermes
1999Chiquinha Gonzaga (38 Episodes) as João Batista de Carvalho
1997A Indomada (4 Episodes) as José Leandro
1997Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional as Self
1996The Best Revenge as Carlos
1990Riacho Doce (40 Episodes) as Nô
1990A, E, I, O... Urca (13 Episodes) as Aristide 'Tide' Campos
1988Vale Tudo (204 Episodes) as César Ribeiro
1988Jorge, Um Brasileiro as Jorge
1987Leila Diniz as Domingos de Oliveira
1987The Dolphin as Boto
1986Sonho Sem Fim as Edu
1983Mad Love (167 Episodes) as Márcio Rocha
1982Sétimo Sentido (1 Episode) as Rodolfo Bergman Rivoredo (Rudy)
1981They Don't Wear Black Tie as Tião
1980Dracula, a Love Story as Rafael / Pedro
1980Um Homem Muito Especial (178 Episodes) as Rafael
1979The Pleasure Principle as Álvaro
1978Aritana (145 Episodes) as Aritana
1977Éramos Seis (180 Episodes) as Alfredo
1977O Espantalho (120 Episodes) as Ney
1975A Viagem (154 Episodes) as Júnior
1974Supermanoela (1 Episode) as Ribamar
1972Vitória Bonelli (262 Episodes) as Mateus
1971Hospital (120 Episodes) as Tato
1970A Moreninha as Leopoldo
Production
2017The Secret Life of Couples (1, 12 Episode) ... Executive Producer, Producer
2016Love in Sampa ... Producer
2011Onde Está a Felicidade? ... Producer
2007The Sign of the City ... Producer
Directing
2016Love in Sampa ... Director
2011Onde Está a Felicidade? ... Director
2007The Sign of the City ... Director