Chico Anysio
About Chico Anysio
Chico Anysio (born Francisco Anysio de Oliveira Paula Filho, 12 April 1931 - 23 March 2012) was a Brazilian actor, comedian, writer and composer. He was one of the most famous Brazilian comedians of all time and is considered the greatest Brazilian comedian ever. He was a recipient of the Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil).
Anysio was born in Maranguape, Ceará. He moved with his family to Rio de Janeiro when he was 7 years old, and tried to work on Rádio Guanabara. He joined Rede Globo in 1969, which achieved the status of a star cast that boasted the most famous artists of Brazil. He died on 23 March 2012, aged 80, at the Samaritano Hospital in Rio de Janeiro, from multiple organ failure.
He was the brother of actress Lupe Gigliotti, of director Zelito Viana and composer and radio producer Elano de Paula, and was the father of actors Lug de Paula, Nizo Neto and DJ Cícero Chaves, born from his marriage with Regina Chaves. His last wife was the manager Malga Di Paula. Regarding religion, Anysio was a vocal atheist.
Guest appearances (9)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Chico Anysio.
Guest appearances 1 to 9 of 9.
6:38Especial Chico Anysio
Tom Cavalcante
45.4K views![[RARISSIMO] BRUNO MOTTA NA ESCOLINHA do Professor Raymundo, com Chico Anysio](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z9bzkV1YlX4/hqdefault.jpg)
0:50[RARISSIMO] BRUNO MOTTA NA ESCOLINHA do Professor Raymundo, com Chico Anysio
Bruno Motta
35.2K views
3:41Comédia MTV (3) | Escolinha do Chico Anysio (29/03/2012)
Talita Werneck Arguelhes
32.3K views
3:52Especial Chico Anysio Parte 2
Tom Cavalcante
23.9K views
37:56FAFY SIQUEIRA: CARLOS ALBERTO, CHICO ANYSIO E SEGREDOS DA TV | Diário Semanal
Bruno Motta
11.4K views
0:08Viva o Chico Anysio, viva ao humor, viva ao Ceará
Tirullipa
1.9K views
2:02O DIA QUE CHICO ANYSIO ABANDONOU UM SHOW
Nizo Neto
1.9K views
0:57CHICO ANYSIO ERA O MELHOR DO MUNDO #
Nizo Neto
1.8K views
12:04CHICO ANYSIO ERA UM CARA PROTETOR... ATÉ DEMAIS!
Nizo Neto
305 viewsChannels on this page: Tom Cavalcante, Bruno Motta, Talita Werneck Arguelhes, Tirullipa, Nizo Neto
Frequently asked questions
Who was Chico Anysio?
Chico Anysio, born Francisco Anysio de Oliveira Paula Filho on 12 April 1931, was a Brazilian actor, comedian, writer and composer, often considered the greatest Brazilian comedian ever.
Where was Chico Anysio born?
He was born in Maranguape, Ceará, and moved with his family to Rio de Janeiro when he was 7 years old.
When did Chico Anysio join Rede Globo?
He joined Rede Globo in 1969, which boasted a star cast of the most famous artists of Brazil.
When did Chico Anysio die?
He died on 23 March 2012, aged 80, at the Samaritano Hospital in Rio de Janeiro, from multiple organ failure.
Did Chico Anysio receive any honours?
He was a recipient of the Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil).
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