Seu Jorge
Known for: Acting
Seu Jorge (born June 8, 1970) is a Brazilian musician, singer/songwriter and actor. Born Jorge Mário da Silva, he was raised in a favela in the city of Belford Roxo in the Baixada Fluminense region of Rio de Janeiro state. He is considered by his fans a renewer of Brazilian pop samba. Seu Jorge cites samba school, and American soul singer Stevie Wonder as major musical influences. Seu Jorge has gained exposure through his work as an actor and soundtrack composer. He appeared in the critically acclaimed film City of God as Mané Galinha, and then played Pelé Dos Santos in Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, for which he provided much of the soundtrack in the form of Portuguese language cover versions of David Bowie classics.
Filmography
Series
The South Bank Show
1978
Series
Later... with Jools Holland
1992
Series
Kulturplatz
Self
2004
Series
Que História é Essa, Porchat?
Self
2019
Film
City of God
Mané Galinha
2002
Film
Beast Race
Baco
2026
Film
Asteroid City
Other Cowboy
2023
Series
Brotherhood
Edison
2019
Film
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Pelé dos Santos
2004
Film
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within
Beirada
2010
Film
State of Fear
Edson
2026
Film
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
Dondinho
2016
Film
Noah's Ark
Deus (voice)
2024
Series
Altas Horas
2000
Series
How To Be a Carioca
Francisco
2023
Film
Show Globo 50 Anos
Self
2015
Film
The Escapist
Viv Batista
2008
Series
Os Normais
Babu
2001
Film
Narciso
Gênio
2026
Film
De Cabral a George Floyd: Onde Arde o Fogo Sagrado da Liberdade
Self
2020
Series
Vamos Tocar
Self
2016
Series
September Mornings
Lourenço
2021
Film
City of God: 10 Years Later
Himself
2013
Film
Paradise Lost
Teylor
2018
Film
London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music
Self
2012
Film
This Is an Adventure
Self
2005
Series
Anderson Spider Silva
Benedito
2023
Series
Milton e o Clube da Esquina
Self
2020
Film
Badi
Himself
2019
Film
Marighella
Carlos Marighella
2021
Film
Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal
Self
2005
Film
Dexter & Convidados
2014
Film
Looking for Black Orpheus
Self
2005
Film
Abe
Chico
2020
Film
Executive Order
André
2022
Film
The House of Sand
Massu (1910-1919)
2005
Film
On the Set: 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou'
Self / Pelé
2005
Film
The Best Mother in the World
Leandro
2025
Film
Ana & Jorge
2005
Film
Kings & Rats
Américo Vilarinho
2012
Film
Blue Carbon
Himself
2024
Series
Marighella
Carlos Marighella
2023
Film
Pixinguinha, an Affectionate Man
Pixinguinha
2021
Film
Alma Negra, do Quilombo ao Baile
2026
Film
Multishow ao Vivo: Ivete Sangalo no Madison Square Garden
Self
2010
Film
Hey, Did You Score?
Seu Jorge, o garçom
2012
Film
Sandy: Manuscrito - Ao Vivo
Self
2011
Film
Sleepwalkers
Lasso Dancer Who Works As an Electrician
2007
Film
Carmo, Hit the Road
Amparo de Jesús
2008
Zeca Apresenta: O Quintal do Pagodinho – Ao vivo
2012
Stealing from Pablo
Film
Com a Palavra, Arnaldo Antunes
Self
2018
Film
Tarantino's Mind
Friend #1
2006
Film
Moro no Brasil
2002
Series
Grêmio Recreativo MTV Arnaldo Antunes
2011
Film
Ana Carolina - Multishow Registro Ana Car9lina + Um: 9+1
Self
2010
Film
Soundtrack
Cao
2017
Film
Elipsis
Coyote
2006
Film
A Vermelha Luz do Bandido
2009
Film
How to Be a Carioca
Francisco
Geni and the Zeppelin
Film
Cidade do Samba
Self
2007
The Model: Marcello in Limbo
2010
Film
The Life Aquatic: A Tribute to David Bowie by Seu Jorge
Self / Pelé dos Santos
2026
The Model: Oshun and the Dream
2010
Film
Seu Jorge - América Brasil
Cantor
2007
Film
Seu Jorge - MTV Apresenta
Himself
2004
Film
Novela em Sinfonia
Self
2025
Film
Ana Carolina - Estampado
2003
Film
Seu Jorge: Músicas para Churrasco, Vol. 01
Himself
2012
Film
Beyond Ipanema
Self
2009
Seu Jorge: Musicas Para Churrasco Vol1
2011
Film
Irmãos - Seu Jorge & Alexandre Pires
Ele Mesmo
2020
Film
Bebeto: Pra Balancar
Himself
2006