Laurindo Almeida

Laurindo Almeida

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Born September 2, 1917 · Miracatu, São Paulo, Brazil

Laurindo Almeida (September 2, 1917 – July 26, 1995) was a Brazilian guitarist and composer in classical, jazz, and Latin music. He and Bud Shank were pioneers in the creation of bossa nova. Almeida w…

Known for

The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

Have Gun, Will Travel

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

A Star Is Born

1954

A Song Is Born

A Song Is Born

1948

Road to Rio

Road to Rio

1947

Laurindo Almeida, Muito Prazer

Laurindo Almeida, Muito Prazer

1999

Latin Lovers

Latin Lovers

1953

Runaway Girl

Runaway Girl

1965

Acting(9)

1999Laurindo Almeida, Muito PrazerSelf (archive)

1995Carmen Miranda: Bananas Is My BusinessSelf

1965Runaway GirlThe Guitarist

1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf

1957Have Gun, Will TravelGuitarist

1954A Star Is BornGuitarist (uncredited)

1953Latin LoversGuitarist (uncredited)

1948A Song Is BornLaurindo Almeida (uncredited)

1947Road to RioCarioca Boy

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