Anecdotes

Wilker loved and understood a lot about cinema. He was often invited by television to comment about cinema festivals.

He studied Sociology in Rio de Janeiro.

Has more than 4,000 films in his home.

He was often cast in soap operas on Brazilian television.

Has been in more than forty films since 1965. The most famous are Xica da Silva (1976), Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos (1976), Bye Bye Brasil (1979), O Homem da Capa Preta (1985) and Guerra de Canudos (1997).

Wilker was the father of three daughters: Mariana (a psychologist) with actress Renée de Vielmond, Isabel Wilker (a model) with actress Mônica Torres and Madá with Claudia Montenegro.

Won Award Contigo! for best actor for his role in the soap "Senhora do Destino" (2005).

José is one of the founders of the theater group called Grupo Chegança.

In 1970, he won a Molière Prize for best actor for his work in the play "O Arquitecto e o Imperador da Assíria".

Son of Raimunda, a housewife, and Severino Almeida.