About Ricardo Schnetzer
Lived 1953 – 2026 (aged 72). Ricardo Schnetzer was a Brazilian actor, stage actor, radio drama actor, dub actor and dub director.
Ricardo Luiz Guimarães Schnetzer (April 13, 1953 – February 4, 2026) was a Brazilian voice actor.
Life and career Schnetzer was born in Rio de Janeiro on April 13, 1953. He began working in dubbing in 1975. He was known for voicing actors Al Pacino, Nicolas Cage, Tom Cruise, Richard Gere, John Cusack, John Turturro, Daniel Day-Lewis, Kurt Russell, and Patrick Swayze.
In 2016, he participated in the radio soap opera Herança de Ódio based on the telenovela Êta Mundo Bom!, on TV Globo.
In January 2026, Schnetzer announced that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis the previous year and asked for help from his followers to pay for the treatment through donations. He died on February 4, 2026, at the age of 72.
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Who was Ricardo Schnetzer?
Brazilian actor and voice actor (1953–2026)
When was Ricardo Schnetzer born?
Ricardo Schnetzer was born on 13 April 1953 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Ricardo Schnetzer die?
Ricardo Schnetzer died on 4 February 2026.
What was Ricardo Schnetzer's occupation?
Ricardo Schnetzer was an actor, stage actor, radio drama actor, dub actor and dub director.
What nationality was Ricardo Schnetzer?
Ricardo Schnetzer was Brazilian.
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