Vinicius de Moraes

Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Born
October 19, 1913
Age at death
66
Died
July 9, 1980
From
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

(October 19, 1913 – July 9, 1980), also known as Vinícius de Moraes and nicknamed O Poetinha ("The little poet"), was a Brazilian poet, lyricist, essayist, and playwright who later became a seminal figure in modern Brazilian music and literature. He served as a diplomat; composed his own bossa nova music; and as an interpreter of his own lyrics, recorded several albums.