Actor
Roberto Pirillo
September 14, 1947 · São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Roberto Pirillo is a seasoned Brazilian actor known for his extensive work in television, film, and voice acting. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a romantic lead, notably starring in the classic telenovela Escrava Isaura (1976), where he played the noble Álvaro, a role that became iconic in Brazilian teledramaturgy. He also appeared in Ciranda de Pedra (1981) and many other productions for Rede Globo.
Over the decades, Pirillo has built a diverse portfolio, including roles in historical dramas, comedies, and action series. His recent credits include appearances in Níobe (2023), A Divisão (2019), and Magnífica 70 (2015–2018). He remains active in Brazilian television and continues to be recognized for his contributions to the arts.
Often works with
Nívea Maria
4 titles together
Celebrity, Time After Time, Golden Years
Malu Mader
3 titles together
Celebrity, Anos Rebeldes, Golden Years
Deborah Evelyn
3 titles together
Celebrity, Anos Rebeldes, A Gata Comeu
Taumaturgo Ferreira
3 titles together
Celebrity, Magnifica 70, Golden Years
Lucélia Santos
3 titles together
Isaura: Slave Girl, Vereda Tropical, Locomotives
Paulo Betti
3 titles together
Empire, Brava Gente, Vereda Tropical
Full filmography · 47
Rulers of Fortune
as Jorge
20258
Betinho: No Fio da Navalha
as Secretário de Saúde
2023
A Revolta dos Malês
as Souza Velho
2019
A Divisão
cast
2019
Baile de Máscaras
as Carlos Calhada
2019
Time After Time
as Genaro / Genaro Donatelli
2015
Magnifica 70
as Alberico Couto e Silva
2015
Empire
as Dr. Merival Porto
20146.2
Samson and Delilah
as Simas
20116.9
Alta Estação
as Olavo Carvalho
2006
Prova de Amor
as Dr. Hélio Nereu
2005
Celebrity
as Ernesto Lopes
20037.7