Chico Anysio

Born Apr 12, 1931 in Maranguape, Ceará, Brazil

Chico Anysio was a Brazilian actor, comedian, writer and composer. Since 1968 was joined to Rede Globo, which achieved the status of a star cast that boasted the most famous artists of Brazil. Anysio was one of the most famous Brazilian comedians of all times and is considered the greatest Brazilian comedian ever. He died on 23 March 2012, aged 80, in Samaritano Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, from multiple organ failure.