Vinicius de Moraes
Birth date
October 19, 1913
Death date
July 9, 1980
Place of birth
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Profession
Acting
Age
66 years
Biography
(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.
Also known as
Vinícius de Moraes
