Dedé Santana
Encyclopedia
Manfried Sant'Anna known artistically as Dedé Santana, is a Brazil
ian comedian, best known for his role in the television series Os Trapalhões
, where he was one of the four protagonists.
(deceased in 2010) acted in television as a comedic couple named Maloca e Bonitão in 1965. Later, Dedé joined the comedian Renato Aragão and created another comedian duo that later with the addition of Mussum
and Zacarias
, would become the famous brazilian quartet Os Trapalhões
, which with its tv series (aired by Rede Globo
) and movies, gained national fame in the 70's, 80's and early 90's.His brother Dino Santana acted in Trapalhões's movies and series as a supporting actor. After Zacarias and Mussum deaths (respectively in 1990 and 1994), the famous group came to an end. After this Dedé had a little participations on tv, like in the Chico Anysio
's Escolinha do Professor Raimundo (portuguese for Teacher Raimundo's Little School) and acted was a teacher in the tv series Escolinha do Barulho (portuguese for Noisy little School, aired by Rede Record
), in the later 90's. He returned to tv, along with his brother, in 2005, in the tv series Dedé e o Comando Maluco (Portuguese for Dedé and the Mad Squad, aired by SBT
), in association with manager Beto Carrero
. Since Carrero's death, in 2008, Dedé returned to Rede Globo and until today (in 2011) he works again with his old friend Renato Aragão in the tv series A Turma do Didi (portuguese for Didi's Gang, and today named Aventuras do Didi, portuguese for Didi's Adventures).
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian comedian, best known for his role in the television series Os Trapalhões
Os Trapalhões
Os Trapalhões was a Brazilian comedy group and also a Brazilian television series created by Wilton Franco. Its members were Dedé Santana, Zacarias, Mussum and their leader Didi Mocó, that was played by Renato Aragão. The name Trapalhões is derived from the Portuguese verb atrapalhar, which means...
, where he was one of the four protagonists.
Short bio
Dedé was raised among circus performers. He and his brother Dino SantanaDino Santana
Ondino Santana known artistically as Dino Santana, was a brazilian actor and brother of the famous comedian Dedé Santana. He is most known for his role of supporting character in the brazilian comedic series Os Trapalhões and some of its films...
(deceased in 2010) acted in television as a comedic couple named Maloca e Bonitão in 1965. Later, Dedé joined the comedian Renato Aragão and created another comedian duo that later with the addition of Mussum
Mussum
Antônio Carlos Bernardes Gomes , known artistically as Mussum was a famous Brazilian actor and musician, notable for being a member of the comedic group Os Trapalhões...
and Zacarias
Zacarias (Os Trapalhões)
Mauro Faccio Gonçalves , known artistically as Zacarias, was an brazilian actor, notable for being a member of the comedic group Os Trapalhões..-Television:...
, would become the famous brazilian quartet Os Trapalhões
Os Trapalhões
Os Trapalhões was a Brazilian comedy group and also a Brazilian television series created by Wilton Franco. Its members were Dedé Santana, Zacarias, Mussum and their leader Didi Mocó, that was played by Renato Aragão. The name Trapalhões is derived from the Portuguese verb atrapalhar, which means...
, which with its tv series (aired by Rede Globo
Rede Globo
Rede Globo , or simply Globo, is a Brazilian television network, launched by media mogul Roberto Marinho on April 26, 1965. It is owned by media conglomerate Organizações Globo, being by far the largest of its holdings...
) and movies, gained national fame in the 70's, 80's and early 90's.His brother Dino Santana acted in Trapalhões's movies and series as a supporting actor. After Zacarias and Mussum deaths (respectively in 1990 and 1994), the famous group came to an end. After this Dedé had a little participations on tv, like in the Chico Anysio
Chico Anysio
Chico Anysio, born Francisco Anysio de Oliveira Paula Filho is a Brazilian actor, comedian, writer and composer. He is the brother of the late actress Lupe Gigliotti. Anysio is considered one of the greatest and most talented names of Brazilian comedy of all time.- Television :* 1973/80 - Chico...
's Escolinha do Professor Raimundo (portuguese for Teacher Raimundo's Little School) and acted was a teacher in the tv series Escolinha do Barulho (portuguese for Noisy little School, aired by Rede Record
Rede Record
Rede Record de Televisão is a Brazilian television network, founded in 1953 by Paulo Machado de Carvalho, also founder of Rádio Record. Currently it is owned by businessman Edir Macedo, founder and bishop of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God. Since 2007 it is Brazil's second largest...
), in the later 90's. He returned to tv, along with his brother, in 2005, in the tv series Dedé e o Comando Maluco (Portuguese for Dedé and the Mad Squad, aired by SBT
SBT
Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão is a Brazilian television network. The network first aired in 1981, and its headquarters are based in Osasco, at the CDT Anhanguera complex. SBT is owned by Silvio Santos , a popular Brazilian TV host...
), in association with manager Beto Carrero
Beto Carrero
João Batista Sergio Murad was a Brazilian theme park owner and entertainer.Carrero was born into a poor family in São José do Rio Preto and worked as a country musician, radio announcer and ad salesman before starting an advertising agency and, later, a theme park.He owned what has been called the...
. Since Carrero's death, in 2008, Dedé returned to Rede Globo and until today (in 2011) he works again with his old friend Renato Aragão in the tv series A Turma do Didi (portuguese for Didi's Gang, and today named Aventuras do Didi, portuguese for Didi's Adventures).
Television
- A E I O URCA (TV Tupi, 1964—1965)
- Os Legionários (TV Excelsior, 1965—1966)
- Adoráveis Trapalhões (TV Excelsior, 1965—1966)
- Quartel do Barulho (TV Record, 1966—1969)
- Os Insociáveis (TV Record, 1972—1974)
- Os Trapalhões (TV Tupi, 1974—1976)
- Os Trapalhões (TV Globo, 1977—1996)
- Criança Esperança (TV Globo, 1986–1996, 2004, 2008, 2009 and 2010—)
- Os Trapalhões - Melhores Momentos de Todos os Tempos (reruns, TV Globo, 1994—1999)
- Escolinha do Professor Raimundo (TV Globo, 1995)
- Os Trapalhões em Portugal (TV SIC, Portugal, 1994—1997)
- Escolinha do Barulho (TV Record, 1999–2001)
- Dedé e o Comando Maluco (SBT, 2005–2008)
- A Turma do Didi (TV Globo, 2008, 2009-2010 —).
- Aventuras do Didi (TV Globo, 2010)
Discography
- 1996 - Trapalhões e Seus Amigos
- 1995 - Os Trapalhões em Portugal
- 1991 - Amigos do Peito - 25 Anos de Trapalhões
- 1988 - Os Trapalhões
- 1987 - Os Trapalhões
- 1985 - A Filha dos Trapalhões
- 1984 - Os Trapalhões
- 1984 - Os Trapalhões e o Mágico de Oroz
- 1984 - O Trapalhão na Arca de Noé
- 1983 - O Cangaceiro Trapalhão
- 1982 - Os Trapalhões na Serra Pelada
- 1982 - Os Vagabundos Trapalhões
- 1981 - Os Saltimbancos Trapalhões
- 1981 - O Forró dos Trapalhões
- 1979 - Os Trapalhões na TV
- 1975 - Os Trapalhões - Volume 2
- 1974 - Os Trapalhões - Volume 1
Solo
- 1986 - As Sete Vampiras
- 1973 - Sob o Domínio do Sexo
- 1972 - Os Desempregados
- 1970 - Se Meu Dólar Falasse
- 1969 - Deu a Louca no Cangaço
- 1969 - 2000 Anos de Confusão
- 1967 - A Espiã Que Entrou em Fria
- 1964 - Lana - Königin der Amazonen
- 1962 - Rio à Noite
with Renato Aragão
- 1999 - O Trapalhão e a Luz Azul
- 1998 - Simão, o Fantasma Trapalhão
- 1997 - O Noviço Rebelde
- 1971 - Bonga, O Vagabundo
- 1965 - Na onda do Iê-Iê-Iê
with Os Trapalhões
- 1991 - Os Trapalhões E A Árvore da Juventude
- 1990 - O Mistério de Robin Hood
- 1990 - Uma Escola Atrapalhada
- 1989 - Os Trapalhões na Terra dos Monstros
- 1989 - A Princesa Xuxa e os Trapalhões
- 1988 - O Casamento dos Trapalhões
- 1988 - Os Heróis Trapalhões - Uma Aventura na Selva
- 1987 - Os Trapalhões no Auto da Compadecida
- 1987 - Os Fantasmas Trapalhões
- 1986 - Os Trapalhões e o Rei do Futebol
- 1986 - Os Trapalhões no Rabo do Cometa
- 1985 - Os Trapalhões no Reino da Fantasia
- 1984 - A Filha dos Trapalhões
- 1984 - Os Trapalhões e o Mágico de OrózOs Trapalhões e o Mágico de OrózOs Trapalhões e o Mágico de Oróz is the 1984 entry in the Brazilian comedy film series Os Trapalhões. This is a parody of The Wizard of Oz . It was directed by Dedé Santana and Vitor Lustosa...
- 1983 - O Cangaceiro Trapalhão
- 1982 - Os Vagabundos Trapalhões
- 1982 - Os Trapalhões na Serra Pelada
- 1981 - Os Saltimbancos Trapalhões
- 1980 - O Incrível Monstro Trapalhão
- 1980 - Os Três Mosqueteiros Trapalhões
- 1979 - O Rei e os Trapalhões
- 1979 - O Cinderelo Trapalhão
- 1978 - Os Trapalhões na Guerra dos Planetas
- 1977 - O Trapalhão nas Minas do Rei Salomão
- 1977 - Simbad, O Marujo Trapalhão
- 1976 - O Trapalhão no Planalto dos Macacos
- 1975 - O Trapalhão na Ilha do Tesouro
- 1974 - Robin Hood, O Trapalhão da Floresta
- 1973 - Aladim e a Lâmpada Maravilhosa
- 1972 - Ali Babá e os Quarenta Ladrões
- 1966 - Na Onda do Iê-Iê-Iê
- 1966 - A Ilha dos Paqueras