About Chico Teixeira
Lived 1958 – 2019 (aged 61). Chico Teixeira was a Brazilian film director and screenwriter.
Chico Teixeira (14 June 1958 – 28 December 2019) was a Brazilian documentarist, screenwriter and film director.
Life and career Born in Rio de Janeiro, Teixeira graduated in economy, and in the second half of the 1980s started working on television, directing the Rede Manchete show Conexão Nacional. Starting from 1989, he directed several documentary films, winning the award for best director at the 1995 Festival de Gramado for Criaturas que nasciam em segredo. His following film Absence won four awards at the Festival de Gramado including best film.
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Who was Chico Teixeira?
Brazilian screenwriter and film director (1958–2019)
When was Chico Teixeira born?
Chico Teixeira was born on 14 June 1958 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Chico Teixeira die?
Chico Teixeira died on 12 December 2019 in São Paulo.
What was Chico Teixeira's occupation?
Chico Teixeira was a film director and screenwriter.
What nationality was Chico Teixeira?
Chico Teixeira was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chico Teixeira. https://biography.guide/chico-teixeira/
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