Clóvis Bornay

Clóvis Bornay (January 10, 1916 – October 9, 2005) was a Brazilian museologist, actor, and maker of Carnival costumes for more than 40 years, which made him famous throughout the nation, and he continues to be honored and the subject at Carnival parades today. He also composed some of the Carnival songs in the 1960s and 1970s and was the costume designer for the Salgueiro parade in 1966; Unidos de Lucas from 1967 to 1969; GRES Portela in 1969 and 1970, where he won at this carnival for his theme "Legends and Mysteries of the Amazon"; GRES Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel in 1972 and 1973; and lastly Unidos da Tijuca in 1973.

He was born of Spanish and Swiss parents

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1967 Entranced Earth Portuguese conqueror 1972 Independência ou Morte Ambassador Pontois 1978 O Gigante da América 1979 Loucuras, o Bumbum de Ouro (final film role)