About Jô Soares
Lived 1938 – 2022 (aged 84). Jô Soares was a Brazilian actor, television presenter, journalist, writer, novelist and musician.
José Eugênio Soares (16 January 1938 – 5 August 2022), known professionally as Jô Soares (Portuguese: /ˈʒo soˈaɾis, ˈswa-, -ɾiʃ/), or Jô, was a Brazilian comedian, talk show host, author, musician, actor and writer.
Early life Soares was born in Rio de Janeiro. Initially pursuing diplomatic service, influenced by his great-grandfather, Soares returned to Brazil for acting classes, and started his career in Rio de Janeiro in 1958.
Soares is depicted in the 2024 Globoplay documentary film Um Beijo do Gordo.
Filmography Below is an incomplete filmography:
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Jô Soares's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jô Soares's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jô Soares?
Brazilian comedian and writer
When was Jô Soares born?
Jô Soares was born on 16 January 1938 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Jô Soares die?
Jô Soares died on 5 August 2022 in São Paulo.
What was Jô Soares's occupation?
Jô Soares was an actor, television presenter, journalist, writer, novelist and musician.
What nationality was Jô Soares?
Jô Soares was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jô Soares. https://biography.guide/jo-soares/
MLA: "Jô Soares." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jo-soares/.
Chicago: "Jô Soares." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jo-soares/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-23 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:05 UTC