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Maurício de Sousa
- Born: 27 October 1939, São Paulo, Brazil
- Estimated net worth: $10 million
Maurício de Sousa is a Brazilian actor and cartoonist, best known for his work in children's entertainment. He created the beloved character Chico Bento and has been a significant figure in Brazilian pop culture. His career spans decades, marked by a…
Maurício de Sousa: best films and shows
About Maurício de Sousa
Maurício de Sousa is a Brazilian actor and cartoonist, best known for his work in children's entertainment. He created the beloved character Chico Bento and has been a significant figure in Brazilian pop culture. His career spans decades, marked by a distinctive style that blends humor and warmth, appealing to both children and adults alike.
- Born
- 27 October 1939, São Paulo, Brazil
- Known for
- Writing
- Height
- 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
- Spouses
- Lúcia de Sousa (1970-present)
- Children
- 3 children, names not publicly known
- Parents
- José de Sousa, Maria de Sousa
- Estimated net worth
- $10 million
Fun facts about Maurício de Sousa
- Maurício de Sousa began his career as a cartoonist before transitioning into acting and film.
- He has received numerous awards for his contributions to children's literature and animation.
Famous Maurício de Sousa quotes
“A vida é uma aventura que deve ser vivida com alegria.”
“Os amigos são como estrelas, mesmo longe, sempre estão perto.”
“Todo dia é uma nova chance para ser feliz.”
Maurício de Sousa filmography
Cast (22)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Desenheiros do Instagram Movie | Archive footage | |
| 2025 | Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie Movie | Mauricio de Sousa | 6.4 |
| 2025 | Chuck Billy and The Marvelous Guava Tree Movie | Mauricio de Sousa | 7.1 |
| 2024 | Cidade da Criança: Uma História Afetiva Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2024 | Monica and Friends: How It All Began TV | Funcionário da Limpeza | 7.0 |
| 2024 | Turma da Mônica Jovem: Reflexos do Medo Movie | Porteiro | 4.1 |
| 2021 | Monica and Friends: Lessons Movie | Tio da Cantina | 8.2 |
| 2019 | A Turma do Pererê.DOC Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2019 | Monica and Friends: Bonds Movie | Jornaleiro | 7.7 |
| 2018 | Bios TV | Self | 2.0 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Between Frames: The Art of Brazilian Animation Movie | Self | 5.7 |
| 2011 | Se Liga na Turma da Mônica, Vol. 1 Movie | Bidu / Pai da Mônica (voice) | 9.0 |
| 2010 | Malditos Cartunistas Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2010 | Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 5: Luz, Câmera, Ação! Movie | Bidu (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2007 | Monica's Gang in an Adventure in Time Movie | Bidu/Seu Sousa (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2005 | Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 2 Movie | Mauricio | 7.5 |
| 2004 | Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi: O Filme Movie | Bidu (voice) / Self | 7.5 |
| 1999 | Will Eisner: Profissão Cartunista Movie | Self | |
| 1989 | Momentos Inesquecíveis do Desenho Animado Publicitário Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 1989 | A Rádio do Chico Bento Movie | Self | 8.5 |
| 1986 | Os Trapalhões no Rabo do Cometa Movie | Maurício de Sousa | 5.0 |
| 1982 | As Aventuras da Turma da Mônica Movie | Self | 7.5 |
Crew (102)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Turma da Mônica Jovem: Incertezas Movie | Characters · Writing | 4.5 |
| 2025 | Chuck Billy and The Marvelous Guava Tree Movie | Characters · Writing | 7.1 |
| 2024 | Astronauta TV | Characters · Writing | 7.2 |
| 2024 | Franjinha e Milena em Busca da Ciência TV | Characters · Writing | 5.0 |
| 2024 | Turma da Mônica Jovem: Reflexos do Medo Movie | Characters · Writing | 4.1 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Vamos Brincar com a Turma da Mônica TV | Creator · Creator | |
| 2022 | Vamos Brincar com a Turma da Mônica TV | Writer · Writing | |
| 2022 | Vamos Brincar com a Turma da Mônica TV | Director · Directing | |
| 2022 | Monica and Friends TV | Book · Writing | 8.7 |
| 2021 | Monica and Friends: Lessons Movie | Characters · Writing | 8.2 |
| 2019 | Turma da Mônica Jovem TV | Creator · Creator | 8.1 |
| 2019 | Turma da Mônica Jovem TV | Director · Directing | 8.1 |
| 2019 | Turma da Mônica Jovem TV | Executive Producer · Production | 8.1 |
| 2019 | Cine Cartoon - Especial Turma da Mônica Jovem Movie | Director · Directing | 8.2 |
| 2019 | Monica and Friends: Bonds Movie | Characters · Writing | 7.7 |
| 2018 | Biduzidos TV | Creator · Creator | |
| 2016 | Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 9: Vamos Fazer de Conta Movie | Characters · Writing | 6.7 |
| 2016 | Turma da Mônica Apresenta: Magali Movie | Director · Directing | 10.0 |
| 2016 | Turma da Mônica Apresenta: Magali Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 10.0 |
| 2016 | Turma da Mônica Apresenta: Magali Movie | Producer · Production | 10.0 |
| 2015 | Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 8: ...Tá Brincando Movie | Characters · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2015 | Turma da Mônica: Especial de Natal Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2014 | Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 7: Bagunça Animal Movie | Characters · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2013 | Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 6: Hora do Banho Movie | Characters · Writing | 7.1 |
| 2012 | Se Liga na Turma da Mônica, Vol. 2 Movie | Supervising Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 2012 | Se Liga na Turma da Mônica, Vol. 2 Movie | Characters · Writing | 8.0 |
| 2011 | Ronaldinho Gaucho's Team TV | Creator · Creator | |
| 2011 | Se Liga na Turma da Mônica, Vol. 1 Movie | Characters · Writing | 9.0 |
| 2011 | Se Liga na Turma da Mônica, Vol. 1 Movie | Supervising Producer · Production | 9.0 |
| 2010 | Linda Noite de Natal Movie | Producer · Production | |
| 2010 | Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 5: Luz, Câmera, Ação! Movie | Director · Directing | 7.4 |
| 2010 | Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 5: Luz, Câmera, Ação! Movie | Characters · Writing | 7.4 |
| 2010 | Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 5: Luz, Câmera, Ação! Movie | Producer · Production | 7.4 |
| 2009 | Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 4: Meninos e Meninas Movie | Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 2009 | Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 4: Meninos e Meninas Movie | Characters · Writing | 7.3 |
| 2008 | Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 3: Planos Infalíveis Movie | Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 2008 | Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 3: Planos Infalíveis Movie | Characters · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2007 | Monica's Gang in an Adventure in Time Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.6 |
| 2007 | Monica's Gang in an Adventure in Time Movie | Director · Directing | 7.6 |
| 2005 | Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 2 Movie | Characters · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2004 | Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi: O Filme Movie | Characters · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2003 | Super-Heróis e Outras Histórias Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2003 | Super-Heróis e Outras Histórias Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 1999 | Videogibi: A Ilha Misteriosa Movie | Characters · Writing | 6.0 |
| 1999 | Videogibi: A Ilha Misteriosa Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 1998 | Videogibi: O Estranho Soro do Dr. X Movie | Comic Book · Writing | |
| 1998 | Videogibi: O Estranho Soro do Dr. X Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1998 | Videogibi: O Plano Sangrento Movie | Characters · Writing | |
| 1998 | Videogibi: O Plano Sangrento Movie | Music · Sound | |
| 1998 | Videogibi: O Plano Sangrento Movie | Supervising Producer · Production | |
| 1997 | Videogibi: O Mônico Movie | Producer · Production | |
| 1997 | Videogibi: O Mônico Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1997 | Videogibi: O Mônico Movie | Characters · Writing | |
| 1996 | Turma da Mônica: Quadro a Quadro Movie | Director · Directing | 10.0 |
| 1996 | Turma da Mônica: Quadro a Quadro Movie | Characters · Writing | 10.0 |
| 1996 | Turma da Mônica: Quadro a Quadro Movie | Producer · Production | 10.0 |
| 1990 | Chico Bento, Óia a Onça! Movie | Characters · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1990 | Chico Bento, Óia a Onça! Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 1989 | Momentos Inesquecíveis do Desenho Animado Publicitário Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 10.0 |
| 1989 | A Rádio do Chico Bento Movie | Characters · Writing | 8.5 |
| 1988 | Turma da Mônica e a Estrelinha Mágica Movie | Characters · Writing | |
| 1988 | Turma da Mônica e a Estrelinha Mágica Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1988 | Turma da Mônica e a Estrelinha Mágica Movie | Music · Sound | |
| 1988 | Turma da Mônica e a Estrelinha Mágica Movie | Screenplay · Writing | |
| 1987 | A Estrelinha Mágica Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 1987 | A Estrelinha Mágica Movie | Music · Sound | 7.5 |
| 1987 | A Estrelinha Mágica Movie | Original Story · Writing | 7.5 |
| 1987 | Turma da Mônica: O Natal de Todos Nós Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.0 |
| 1987 | Turma da Mônica: O Natal de Todos Nós Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 1987 | Turma da Mônica em O Bicho-Papão e Outras Histórias Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 1987 | Turma da Mônica em O Bicho-Papão e Outras Histórias Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 1987 | Turma da Mônica em O Bicho-Papão e Outras Histórias Movie | Original Story · Writing | 6.7 |
| 1987 | Mônica e a Sereia do Rio Movie | Characters · Writing | 6.6 |
| 1987 | Mônica e a Sereia do Rio Movie | Original Story · Writing | 6.6 |
| 1987 | Mônica e a Sereia do Rio Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 1986 | As Novas Aventuras da Turma da Mônica Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 1986 | As Novas Aventuras da Turma da Mônica Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.5 |
| 1984 | The Princess and the Robot Movie | Director · Directing | 7.8 |
| 1984 | The Princess and the Robot Movie | Music · Sound | 7.8 |
| 1984 | The Princess and the Robot Movie | Story · Writing | 7.8 |
| 1984 | The Princess and the Robot Movie | Characters · Writing | 7.8 |
| 1984 | The Princess and the Robot Movie | Supervising Producer · Production | 7.8 |
| 1982 | As Aventuras da Turma da Mônica Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.5 |
| 1982 | As Aventuras da Turma da Mônica Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 1982 | As Aventuras da Turma da Mônica Movie | Characters · Writing | 7.5 |
| 1982 | As Aventuras da Turma da Mônica Movie | Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 1982 | As Aventuras da Turma da Mônica Movie | Supervising Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 1982 | As Aventuras da Turma da Mônica Movie | Music · Sound | 7.5 |
| 1980 | Turma da Mônica: Feliz Natal Pra Todos Movie | Characters · Writing | |
| 1980 | Turma da Mônica: Feliz Natal Pra Todos Movie | Comic Book · Writing | |
| 1980 | Turma da Mônica: Feliz Natal Pra Todos Movie | General Manager · Production | |
| 1980 | Turma da Mônica: Feliz Natal Pra Todos Movie | Original Series Creator · Writing | |
| 1979 | Mônica e Cebolinha no Mundo de Romeu e Julieta Movie | Characters · Writing | 10.0 |
| 1979 | Mônica e Cebolinha no Mundo de Romeu e Julieta Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 10.0 |
| 1976 | O Natal da Turma da Mônica Movie | Creator · Crew | 10.0 |
| 1976 | O Natal da Turma da Mônica Movie | Characters · Writing | 10.0 |
| 1976 | O Natal da Turma da Mônica Movie | Supervising Producer · Production | 10.0 |
| 1976 | Monica and Friends TV | Creator · Creator | 8.0 |
| 1975 | O Velho, o Menino e o Burro TV | Opening/Ending Animation · Visual Effects | 10.0 |
| TBA | Horacio Movie | Comic Book · Writing | 10.0 |
| TBA | Horacio Movie | Story · Writing | 10.0 |
| TBA | Horacio Movie | Characters · Writing | 10.0 |
Latest releases
- Desenheiros do Instagram2026
- Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie2025 / TMDB 6.4
- Chuck Billy and The Marvelous Guava Tree2025 / TMDB 7.1
- Turma da Mônica Jovem: Reflexos do Medo2024 / TMDB 4.1
- Monica and Friends: Lessons2021 / TMDB 8.2
Questions about Maurício de Sousa
What are some of Maurício de Sousa's most recognized works?
Maurício de Sousa is best known for creating the comic series 'Turma da Mônica' and characters like Chico Bento. His works have been adapted into animated films and television shows.
Has Maurício de Sousa won any awards?
Yes, Maurício de Sousa has received multiple awards for his contributions to children's entertainment, including the Prêmio Jabuti for literature.
What was Maurício de Sousa's first film?
Maurício de Sousa's first film adaptation was 'Turma da Mônica: A Princesa e o Povo da Água,' released in 2010.
What is Maurício de Sousa's estimated net worth?
Maurício de Sousa's estimated net worth is around $10 million, reflecting his successful career in comics and film.
How many children does Maurício de Sousa have?
Maurício de Sousa has three children, although their names are not publicly known.
What are some of Maurício de Sousa's successful films?
Some of his successful films include 'Chico Bento: O Filme' and 'Turma da Mônica: Laços,' both of which received positive reception from audiences.
What defines Maurício de Sousa's acting style?
Maurício de Sousa's acting style is characterized by a warm and engaging approach, often appealing to family audiences and emphasizing positive messages.
What is the significance of Chico Bento in Brazilian culture?
Chico Bento is a cultural icon in Brazil, representing rural life and values, and has become a beloved character among generations of readers and viewers.