Milton Ribeiro
Biography
Milton Ribeiro was a Brazilian actor born on August 21, 1921, in Passos, and passed away on March 16, 1972, in São Paulo. He rose to fame for his portrayal of villainous characters in Brazilian cinema, particularly in films about the cangaço cycle. His breakthrough role came two years after his debut in 1951's "Ângela," followed by success with "O Cangaceiro" (1953), which earned its first foreign film prize at Cannes. Ribeiro's notable roles include "Arara Vermelha," "A Morte Comanda o Cangaço," and "Lampião, o Rei do Cangaço."