
Vinícius de Oliveira (born July 18, 1985) is a Brazilian actor. He was born in Rio de Janeiro. He lived in Bonsucesso, Rio de Janeiro with his mother, who had to work hard to support him and his three siblings. To make ends meet, he even started working as a shoe shiner, always dreaming of becoming a professional football player. Nevertheless, his life radically changed when, while shining shoes, he was discovered by director Walter Salles and cast to play the role of Josué in the acclaimed film Central do Brasil. Thanks to Salles' support Vinícius was able to take both English and theater lessons. He is currently enrolled as a student at PUC-RIO, where he intends to graduate as a film director. In addition to his groundbreaking role, he has also participated in several other projects such as the soap opera Suave Veneno Rede Globo and the film "Linha de Passe" that has been awarded in Cannes Film Festival.

Tremembé
TV • 2025

Magnifica 70
TV • 2015

Suave Veneno
TV • 1999

Sintonia
TV • 2019

Second Call
TV • 2019

Central Station
MOVIE • 1998

The Freitas Brothers
TV • 2019

Um Dia Qualquer
TV • 2020

Linha de Passe
MOVIE • 2008

Behind the Sun
MOVIE • 2001

Santo Forte
TV • 2015

Federal Bank Heist
MOVIE • 2011

Not My Fault: Brazil
TV • 2022

Neon Bull
MOVIE • 2016

Almost Deserted
MOVIE • 2025

Films to Die For
MOVIE • 2025

Trinta
MOVIE • 2013

Stray Bullet
MOVIE • 2003