Mário Lago

Mário Lago

Known For

Acting

Born

November 26, 1911

Died

May 30, 2002 (aged 90)

Birthplace

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Biography

Mário Lago OMC (Rio de Janeiro, November 26, 1911 — Rio de Janeiro, May 30, 2002) was a Brazilian lawyer, poet, radio host, composer, writer and actor. Author of popular sambas such as "Ai! que saudade da Amélia" and "Atire a Primeira Pedra", both in partnership with Ataulfo ​​Alves, he became popular between the 1940s and 1950s.