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.