Acting

Labanca

Labanca is best known for Selva de Pedra, Saramandaia, Corpo Santo and O Semideus. Labanca was born on May 4, 1913. Labanca died on March 7, 1988 at the age of 74.

Born: May 4, 1913
Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Died: March 7, 1988 (74 years old)

Biography

João Angelo Labanca (Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 1913 - 1988) was a Brazilian actor and businessman. One of the founders of Os Comediantes, Labanca also founded and organized the groups Teatro de Equipe and Teatro de Hoje. An activist, he serves on the union's board of directors and is part of the team that discusses and defines the text of the law regulating the acting profession.