About Mesquitinha
Lived 1902 – 1956 (aged 54). Mesquitinha was a Brazilian and Portuguese actor, film director and painter.
Mesquitinha (born Olympio Bastos; 19 April 1902 – 10 June 1956) was a Portuguese-born Brazilian actor, comedian and director. He appeared in a number of Chanchadas during the 1930s and 1940s including Hello, Hello, Brazil! and Samba in Berlin (1943).
Selected filmography
Director Onde Estás Felicidade? (1939)
Actor Estudantes (1935) Hello, Hello Brazil! (1935) Samba in Berlin (1943)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mesquitinha?
Brazilian actor and director (1902-1956)
When was Mesquitinha born?
Mesquitinha was born on 19 April 1902 in Lisbon.
When did Mesquitinha die?
Mesquitinha died on 10 June 1956 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Mesquitinha's occupation?
Mesquitinha was an actor, film director and painter.
What nationality was Mesquitinha?
Mesquitinha was Brazilian and Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mesquitinha. https://biography.guide/mesquitinha/
MLA: "Mesquitinha." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mesquitinha/.
Chicago: "Mesquitinha." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mesquitinha/.
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