Seu Jorge
Biography
Seu Jorge (born June 8, 1970) is a Brazilian musician, singer/songwriter and actor. Born Jorge Mário da Silva, he was raised in a favela in the city of Belford Roxo in the Baixada Fluminense region of Rio de Janeiro state. He is considered by his fans a renewer of Brazilian pop samba. Seu Jorge cites samba school, and American soul singer Stevie Wonder as major musical influences. Seu Jorge has gained exposure through his work as an actor and soundtrack composer. He appeared in the critically acclaimed film City of God as Mané Galinha, and then played Pelé Dos Santos in Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, for which he provided much of the soundtrack in the form of Portuguese language cover versions of David Bowie classics.
Known For
The South Bank Show
1978
Later... with Jools Holland
1992
Que História é Essa, Porchat?
2019
Kulturplatz
2004
City of God
2002
Asteroid City
2023
Beast Race
2026
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within
2010
State of Fear
2026
Noah's Ark
2024
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
2016
Filmography
The South Bank Show
· 1978
Later... with Jools Holland
· 1992
Que História é Essa, Porchat?
as Self · 2019
Kulturplatz
as Self · 2004
City of God
as Mané Galinha · 2002
Asteroid City
as Other Cowboy · 2023
Beast Race
as Baco · 2026
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
as Pelé dos Santos · 2004
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within
as Beirada · 2010
State of Fear
as Edson · 2026
Noah's Ark
as Deus (voice) · 2024
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
as Dondinho · 2016
Brotherhood
as Edison · 2019
How To Be a Carioca
as Francisco · 2023
Altas Horas
· 2000
The Escapist
as Viv Batista · 2008
Os Normais
as Babu · 2001
Anderson Spider Silva
as Benedito · 2023
September Mornings
as Lourenço · 2021
Vamos Tocar
as Self · 2016
Milton e o Clube da Esquina
as Self · 2020
Abe
as Chico · 2020
Paradise Lost
as Teylor · 2018
City of God: 10 Years Later
as Himself · 2013
The House of Sand
as Massu (1910-1919) · 2005
Show Globo 50 Anos
as Self · 2015
Marighella
as Carlos Marighella · 2021
Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal
as Self · 2005
Executive Order
as André · 2022
Dexter & Convidados
· 2014
Narciso
as Gênio · 2026
The Best Mother in the World
as Leandro · 2025
Blue Carbon
as Himself · 2024
On the Set: 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou'
as Self / Pelé · 2005
Looking for Black Orpheus
as Self · 2005
Ana & Jorge
· 2005
Alma Negra, do Quilombo ao Baile
· 2026
This Is an Adventure
as Self · 2005
London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music
as Self · 2012
Grêmio Recreativo MTV Arnaldo Antunes
· 2011
Marighella
as Carlos Marighella · 2023
The Life Aquatic: A Tribute to David Bowie by Seu Jorge
as Self / Pelé dos Santos · 2026
Tarantino's Mind
as Friend #1 · 2006
Badi
as Himself · 2019
Com a Palavra, Arnaldo Antunes
as Self · 2018
De Cabral a George Floyd: Onde Arde o Fogo Sagrado da Liberdade
as Self · 2020
Moro no Brasil
· 2002
Carmo, Hit the Road
as Amparo de Jesús · 2008
Novela em Sinfonia
as Self · 2025
Kings & Rats
as Américo Vilarinho · 2012
Stealing from Pablo
Multishow ao Vivo: Ivete Sangalo no Madison Square Garden
as Self · 2010
Hey, Did You Score?
as Seu Jorge, o garçom · 2012
Pixinguinha, an Affectionate Man
as Pixinguinha · 2021
How to Be a Carioca
as Francisco
Sleepwalkers
as Lasso Dancer Who Works As an Electrician · 2007
Sandy: Manuscrito - Ao Vivo
as Self · 2011
Ana Carolina - Multishow Registro Ana Car9lina + Um: 9+1
as Self · 2010
The Model: Oshun and the Dream
· 2010
Seu Jorge - América Brasil
as Cantor · 2007
The Model: Marcello in Limbo
· 2010
Soundtrack
as Cao · 2017
Geni and the Zeppelin
Elipsis
as Coyote · 2006
Seu Jorge - MTV Apresenta
as Himself · 2004
Seu Jorge: Músicas para Churrasco, Vol. 01
as Himself · 2012
Ana Carolina - Estampado
· 2003
Zeca Apresenta: O Quintal do Pagodinho – Ao vivo
· 2012
A Vermelha Luz do Bandido
· 2009
Beyond Ipanema
as Self · 2009
Bebeto: Pra Balancar
as Himself · 2006
Irmãos - Seu Jorge & Alexandre Pires
as Ele Mesmo · 2020
Cidade do Samba
as Self · 2007
Seu Jorge: Musicas Para Churrasco Vol1
· 2011