Vinicius de Moraes

Known For

Acting

Birthday

October 19, 1913

Day of Death

July 9, 1980 (66 years old)

Place of Birth

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Vinicius de Moraes

Biography

(October 19, 1913 – July 9, 1980), also known as Vinícius de Moraes and nicknamed O Poetinha ("The little poet"), was a Brazilian poet, lyricist, essayist, and playwright who later became a seminal figure in modern Brazilian music and literature. He served as a diplomat; composed his own bossa nova music; and as an interpreter of his own lyrics, recorded several albums.