- Born
- April 12, 1931
- Died
- March 23, 2012 (aged 80)
- Place of birth
- Maranguape, Ceará, Brazil
- Also known as
- Francisco Anísio, Chico Anísio, Chico Anisio, Francisco Anysio de Oliveira Paula Filho
Biography
Francisco "Chico" Anysio de Oliveira Paula Filho, OMC (Maranguape, April 12, 1931 – Rio de Janeiro, March 23, 2012), was a Brazilian comedian, actor, radio actor, producer, announcer, screenwriter, writer, voice actor, presenter, composer and painter, known for his numerous sketches and comedy programs on Rede Globo, the network where he worked for over forty years. Having created more than two hundred comic characters in a 65-year career, he is considered one of the greatest Brazilian comedians.