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Vinicius de Moraes
Acting Born: October 19, 1913 • 66 years old (deceased) • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Biography
(October 19, 1913 – July 9, 1980), also known as Vinícius de Moraes and nicknamed O Poetinha ("The little poet"), was a Brazilian poet, lyricist, essayist, and playwright who later became a seminal figure in modern Brazilian music and literature. He served as a diplomat; composed his own bossa nova music; and as an interpreter of his own lyrics, recorded several albums.
Also Known As
Vinícius de Moraes
