Birthday
1917/09/02
Day of death
1995/07/26 (77 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Miracatu, São Paulo, Brazil
Also know as
Laurindo José de Araújo Almeida Nóbrega Neto
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 was the first guitarist to receive Grammy Awards for both classical and jazz performances. His discography encompasses more than a hundred recordings over five decades. In addition to his recording achievements, Almeida continued his work with the film studios throughout his career, playing guitar, ...Read more
(1954) A Star Is Born
as Guitarist (uncredited)
(1999) Laurindo Almeida, Muito Prazer
as Self (archive)
(1953) Latin Lovers
as Guitarist (uncredited)
(1948) A Song Is Born
as Laurindo Almeida (uncredited)
(1995) Carmen Miranda: Bananas Is My Business
as Self
(1965) Runaway Girl
as The Guitarist
(1961) The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
(1957) Have Gun, Will Travel
as Guitarist