Portrait of Ary Fontoura

Acting

Ary Fontoura

Career

Active from 1968 to 2026, with a break from 1998 to 2007, with up to 2 main titles a year.

Leading roles
4
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score66/100
Highest rated
Poster for Roque Santeiro
Roque Santeiro
GoodWatch score88/100

Characters

27

The characters Ary Fontoura played, best-known titles first.

Character images: TheTVDB

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 23 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 3.8 versus catalog average 4.5EnergyHeart: 4.8 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 3.2 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.8 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.9 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 5.8 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Ary Fontoura Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Scare
    1.2, average 2.6
  • Violence
    2.9, average 4.1
  • Adrenaline
    3.6, average 4.8
  • Warfare
    0.1, average 1.2

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Moral Ambiguity 3
  • Social Realism 3
  • Political Allegory 2
  • Class Struggle 2
  • Brazilian Telenovela Classic 2
  • Brazilian Political Satire 2
  • Cultural Icon 2
  • Brazilian Cinema 2
  • Tragic Romance 2
  • Nostalgic Atmosphere 2
  • Generational Conflict 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

89
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2020s

8 titles · average score 65
Old Bandits
Old Bandits (2026)
GoodWatch score 62

as Rodolfo

The Best Side of Life!
The Best Side of Life! (2025)

TV show · as Joaquim Pereira Torres (Quinzinho)

Coisa de Novela
Coisa de Novela (2025)
GoodWatch score 63

as Ary Fontoura

Fuzuê
Fuzuê (2023)

TV show · as Lampião / Lumière

The End
The End (2023)
GoodWatch score 71

TV show · as Seu Vitor

Pipoca da Ivete
Pipoca da Ivete (2022)

TV show

Novelei
Novelei (2022)

TV show

Linhas Cruzadas
Linhas Cruzadas (2021)

TV show · as Selfie/ archive

2010s

13 titles · average score 66
Sweet Diva
Sweet Diva (2019)
GoodWatch score 71

TV show · as Antero Valadares

Pride and Passion
Pride and Passion (2018)

TV show · as Afrânio Cavalcante, Barão de Ouro Verde

Operation Carwash: A Worldwide Corruption Scandal Made in Brazil
Operation Carwash: A Worldwide Corruption Scandal Made in Brazil (2017)
GoodWatch score 62

as Lula

Dois Irmãos
Dois Irmãos (2017)

TV show · as Abelardo Reinoso

The Good Side of Life
The Good Side of Life (2016)
GoodWatch score 73

TV show · as Joaquim Pereira Torres "Quinzinho"

My Hindu Friend
My Hindu Friend (2016)
GoodWatch score 53

as Dudu

Trail of Lies
Trail of Lies (2013)
GoodWatch score 65

TV show · as Lutero Moura Cardoso

Gabriela
Gabriela (2012)
GoodWatch score 81

TV show · as Coronel Coriolano Damasceno

The Brazilians
The Brazilians (2012)
GoodWatch score 77

TV show · as Jardel Castorino

Dinossaurs & Robots
Dinossaurs & Robots (2011)

TV show · as Isaías Alves Junqueira

Decora
Decora (2011)

TV show

Miracle Hands
Miracle Hands (2010)

TV show · as Turíbio Guedes

2000s

17 titles · average score 61
Watercolors of Love
Watercolors of Love (2009)
GoodWatch score 63

TV show · as Jacques Michel Conti

If I Were You 2
If I Were You 2 (2009)
GoodWatch score 48

as Padre Henrique

A Favorita
A Favorita (2008)
GoodWatch score 78

TV show · as Francisco Silveira (Silveirinha)

A Guerra dos Rocha
A Guerra dos Rocha (2008)
GoodWatch score 45

as Ondina "Dina" Rocha

Seven Sins
Seven Sins (2007)

TV show · as Romeu Albuquerque de Sant'anna

If I Were You
If I Were You (2006)
GoodWatch score 62

as Padre Henrique

Xuxa Twins
Xuxa Twins (2006)
GoodWatch score 42

as Julio Cesar Dourado

Pepper Chocolate
Pepper Chocolate (2003)
GoodWatch score 77

TV show · as Ludovico Canto e Mello

Sítio do Picapau Amarelo
Sítio do Picapau Amarelo (2001)
GoodWatch score 71

TV show · as Coronel Teodorico

Port of Miracles
Port of Miracles (2001)
GoodWatch score 63

TV show · as Pitagoras Williams McKenzie

Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: Caçadas de Pedrinho
Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: Caçadas de Pedrinho (2001)

as Coronel Teodorico

Brava Gente
Brava Gente (2000)

TV show · as Dr. Crescêncio

1990s

12 titles · average score 74
Vila Madalena
Vila Madalena (1999)

TV show · as Elpídio Menezes (Seu Menez)

My Sweetheart
My Sweetheart (1998)

TV show · as Neris Ferreira de Souza

A Indomada
A Indomada (1997)
GoodWatch score 74

TV show · as Deputado Pitágoras Williams Mackenzie

Ed Mort
Ed Mort (1997)
GoodWatch score 57

as Nogueira

Sai de Baixo
Sai de Baixo (1996)
GoodWatch score 80

TV show · as Pereira

Vira Lata
Vira Lata (1996)

TV show · as Aurélio

A Viagem
A Viagem (1994)
GoodWatch score 84

TV show · as Tibério Campos

Black August
Black August (1993)

TV show · as Ipojuca

Deus Nos Acuda
Deus Nos Acuda (1992)

TV show · as Félix Goulart Sant'Anna

A Serpente
A Serpente (1992)

as Pai

Araponga
Araponga (1990)

TV show · as General Perácio

Kiss 2348/72
Kiss 2348/72 (1990)

as Alvarino

1980s

11 titles · average score 78
Tieta
Tieta (1989)
GoodWatch score 82

TV show · as Coronel Artur da Tapitanga

Bebê a Bordo
Bebê a Bordo (1988)

TV show · as Nero Petraglia

Hipertensão
Hipertensão (1986)

TV show · as Romeu

Hipertensão
Hipertensão (1986)

as Romeu Tartivo

Roque Santeiro
Roque Santeiro (1985)
GoodWatch score 88

TV show · as Florindo Abelha

Amor com Amor Se Paga
Amor com Amor Se Paga (1984)

TV show · as Nonô Correia

Guerra dos Sexos
Guerra dos Sexos (1983)

TV show · as Dinorah Carneiro (Dino)

Paraíso
Paraíso (1982)

TV show · as Padre Bento

Jogo da Vida
Jogo da Vida (1981)

TV show · as Célio Barros (Celinho)

The Seven Kittens
The Seven Kittens (1980)
GoodWatch score 64

as Dr. Portela

Plumas & Paetês
Plumas & Paetês (1980)

TV show · as Raul

1970s

18 titles · average score 79
Marron Glacé
Marron Glacé (1979)

TV show · as Ernani Martins

Dancin' Days
Dancin' Days (1978)
GoodWatch score 78

TV show · as Ubirajara Martins Franco

À Sombra dos Laranjais
À Sombra dos Laranjais (1977)

TV show · as Tomé Caldas / Estopim

Sea of Roses
Sea of Roses (1977)
GoodWatch score 71

as Dr. Dirceu

Saramandaia
Saramandaia (1976)

TV show · as Professor Aristóbulo Camargo

Anjo Mau
Anjo Mau (1976)

TV show · as Paquerador de Nice

Gabriela
Gabriela (1975)
GoodWatch score 88

TV show · as Doutor Pelópidas Assunção D’Ávila

O Espigão
O Espigão (1974)

TV show · as Professor Baltazar Camará

A Banana Mecânica
A Banana Mecânica (1974)

as Detetive

O Semideus
O Semideus (1973)

TV show · as Dr. Mauro

Uma Rosa com Amor
Uma Rosa com Amor (1972)

TV show · as Afrânio

O Cafona
O Cafona (1971)

TV show · as Profeta

1960s

10 titles
Os Raptores
Os Raptores (1969)

as Alfredo Miro

Verão Vermelho
Verão Vermelho (1969)

TV show · as juiz

Os Paqueras
Os Paqueras (1969)

as Marido de Suzy

Rosa Rebelde
Rosa Rebelde (1969)

TV show · as Conde

A Ponte dos Suspiros
A Ponte dos Suspiros (1969)

TV show · as Pedro Aretino

Massacre no Supermercado
Massacre no Supermercado (1968)

Writer

As Sete Faces de um Cafajeste
As Sete Faces de um Cafajeste (1968)

as Afonso

Balança Mas Não Cai
Balança Mas Não Cai (1968)

TV show · as Vários Personagens

Carnaval Barra Limpa
Carnaval Barra Limpa (1967)

as Cuba Libre

Highway Patrol
Highway Patrol (1962)

TV show