Biography
Virgilio Delgado Teixeira (26 October 1917 – 5 December 2010) was a Portuguese film, television and stage actor, known for roles in Portuguese, Spanish and American films. He was known as a Portuguese "heartthrob" and a leading actor during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.Teixeira was born in Funchal, Madeira, on 26 October 1917. He began his career in Portuguese and Spanish cinema before taking roles in Hollywood productions. Teixeira made his film debut in the 1943 film, Ave de Arribação. In 1948, Teixeira portrayed Julio, the love interest of Amalia Rodrigues's character, in Fado, História de uma Cantadeira, which was directed by Perdigão Queiroga. His later work in Portuguese film and television included A Mulher do Próximo in 1982 and the telenovela, Chuva na Areia, in 1984.Teixeira's Hollywood credits included roles in Alexander the Great, Return of the Seven, and Doctor Zhivago.Additionally, Teixeira served as the first director of the Centro das Comunidades Madeirenses.Virgilio Teixeira died in Funchal, Madeira, of respiratory problems on 5 December 2010, at the age of 93. He was survived by his wife, Vanda Teixeira. President of the Regional Government of Madeira Alberto João Jardim called Teixeira a "Great Madeiran" following his death.
Filmography
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Movies 60
TV Shows 1
As Memórias que Nunca se Apagam (2009)
Eternidade (1992)
Your Neighbour's Wife (1988)
Chuva na Areia (1985)
O Crime de Simão Bolandas (1984)
Cheaters (1984)
Fox Hunt (1976)
The Magnificent Two (1967)
The Big Hit of Surcouf (1966)
Return of the Seven (1966)
A Man Could Get Killed (1966)
The Sea Pirate (1966)
Doctor Zhivago (1965)
Saul and David (1964)
Her and Fear (1964)
The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964)
Los conquistadores del Pacífico (1963)
Sign of Zorro (1963)
Face of Terror (1962)
El balcón de la Luna (1962)
Usted tiene ojos de mujer fatal (1962)
The Happy Thieves (1961)
El Cid (1961)
Julia y el celacanto (1961)
Rosa de Lima (1961)
The Boy Who Stole a Million (1960)
Tommy the Toreador (1959)
Solomon and Sheba (1959)
Letter to heaven (1959)
The Redeemer (1959)
La Tirana (1958)
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958)
Habanera (1958)
Polvorilla (1957)
La estrella del rey (1957)
Alexander the Great (1956)
Un día perdido (1955)
El Padre Pitillo (1955)
La hermana alegría (1955)
Zalacaín el aventurero (1955)
Reeds and mud (1954)
La hija del mar (1953)
Nazaré (1952)
Torturados (1952)
Lola the Coalgirl (1952)
Dawn of America (1951)
La Leona de Castilla (1951)
La noche del sábado (1950)
Agustina of Aragon (1950)
Yo no soy la Mata-Hari (1950)
Ribatejo (1949)
The Bad Lord Byron (1949)
Fado, a Singer's Story (1947)
Três Espelhos (1947)
Reina santa (1947)
La mantilla de Beatriz (1946)
Cero en conducta (1945)
José do Telhado (1945)
Um Homem às Direitas (1945)
O Costa do Castelo (1943)
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GenderMale
Birthday1917-10-26
Deathday2010-12-05 (93 years old)
Birth NameVirgilio Delgado Teixeira
Birth PlaceFunchal, Portugal
CitizenshipsPortugal
Also Known As John Teixeira , Vergílio Teixeira, Virgilio Texeira, Virgilio Texera, Virgílio Teixeira, Виржилиу Тейшейра, Virgilio Teixeira, Virgílio Delgado Teixeira
AwardsOfficer of the Order of Prince Henry
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