José Wilker

José Wilker Almeida (20 August 1944 – 5 April 2014) was a Brazilian film, stage, and television actor and director. The actor gained fame in telenovelas like Roque Santeiro (1985), but became known internationally for his role as Vadinho, the husband who returns from the dead to tempt Sônia Braga's character in the movie Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976).

José Wilker is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Gabriela (2012), The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga (2011), Cinquentinha (2009), Golden Oldies (2008), Two Faces (2007), Amazônia: De Galvez a Chico Mendes (2007), Canta Maria (2006), The Greatest Love of All (2006). The recorded credits span 1987 to 2012, including 11 movies and 19 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.