José Martins
José Martins was born in Lisbon in February 1952. He studied at the Lycée Français Charles Lepierre and earned a degree in Philosophy from the Faculty of Arts of the University of Lisbon. He worked as a journalist for newspapers such as O Século, Cinéfilo, and Musicalíssimo, among others, and also worked in advertising. As an actor, he performed in theatre plays, films, series, and soap operas. As a stage director, he has staged over 50 plays since 1973. With the film "The Scent of Things Remembered" (2025), he won the Best Actor Award at the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Sophia Award for Best Leading Actor from the Portuguese Academy of Cinema.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.7228 |
| Birthday | 1952-02-03 |
| Place of Birth | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Also Known As |
2023
The Fever of Maria João
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The Fever of Maria João
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Applause
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Legado
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Bewitched
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Um Filme em Forma de Assim
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Organized like a dream, structured like a musical and with texts, both spoken and sung, that lead us to unexpected, chaotic and exciting situations, w...
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In The Woods
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Romagem
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Uma Vida À Espera
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Uma Vida À Espera
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The Great Mystical Circus
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Variações: Guardian Angel
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Impossible Love
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Impossible Love
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Dark
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An inactive swim coach follows an enigmatic blind man who will help her overcome a past that haunts her and prevents her from practicing her professio...
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Antes a Sorte Que Tal Morte
8/1
Luís - ex-student in Lisbon and ex-combatant in Africa - finds, after returning, Maria, secretary who has a relationship with António. He lives in a p...
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Pilgrimage
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Benedict Ironbreaker: The Red Taxis
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Alguém Como Eu
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The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis
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A Abóbada
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An adaptation of the story with the same name by Portuguese writer Alexandre Herculano.
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The Cover
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The Scent of Things Remembered
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The Courtyard of Memories
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Terra Vil
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Um Último Dia de Primavera
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