Raul Cortez Net Worth
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Updated on January 13, 2026
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Raul Cortez net worth is
$900,000
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Raul Christiano Machado Cortez (August 28, 1932 – July 18, 2006) was a Brazilian actor. He was born in São Paulo, São Paulo state and was the father of actress Lígia Cortez.Cortez worked in TV, theater and movies. He died of pancreatic cancer in 2006. | Net Worth | $900,000 |
| Date Of Birth | August 28, 1932 |
| Died | 2006-07-18 |
| Place Of Birth | São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Profession | Actor, Casting Director, Producer |
| Nicknames | Raul Cortez, Cortez, Raul |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Son of Rui Pinheiro Amorim Cortez, a lawyer, and Maria da Conceição Machado, a housewife. |
| 2 | There's a theater named after him in São Paulo: Teatro Raul Cortez. It was inaugurated on May 23th 2007. |
| 3 | He was of Spanish descent. |
| 4 | He received a distinction in Brasília in 2001. |
| 5 | Raul was the oldest of 6 siblings: Rui Celso, Regina, Lúcia, Pedro and Jô Cortez. |
| 6 | With "Rapazes da Banda" (1970) Raul won his first Molière, the American Embassy Award and Governor Award of Guanabara. |
| 7 | With the play "Pequenos Burgueses" we won two awards: Award SACI and Governor Award of São Paulo (1963). |
| 8 | With his role in "Yerma" Raul won Art Critic's Award for best supporting actor. |
| 9 | Was a member of Companhia Cacilda Becker. |
| 10 | Was nominated for a award (Grande Prémio Cinema Brasil) for best actor for his role in "O Outro Lado da Rua". |
| 11 | Won Critic's Associacion Award and Governor Award of São Paulo for his role in "Greta Garbo acabou no Irajá". |
| 12 | With the play "A Noite dos Campeõs" (1976) Raul won his second Molière and the Award from Critic's Associacion of São Paulo. |
| 13 | With the play "Lobo de Ray-Ban" he won his fifth Molière. |
| 14 | With the play "Quem tem medo de Virginia Wolf?" Raul won his third Molière. |
| 15 | In the play "Cheque ou Mate" (1997) Raul worker with his daughter Lígia. They played father and daughter. |
| 16 | Sister: Lúcia Cortez. |
| 17 | Won Award Contigo! for best supporting actor for his role in the soap "Senhora do Destino" (2005). |
| 18 | Won Award Contigo! for best actor for his role in the soap "Esperança" (2003). |
| 19 | Won Award Contigo! for best actor for his role in the soap "O Rei do Gado" (1997). |
| 20 | He was cremated. Close to 120 million people attended his deathwatch. This was just in 10 hours. |
| 21 | He has a daughter with Célia Helena named Lígia Cortez (actress). He has a daughter with Tânia Caldas named Maria. |
| 22 | He has two granddaughters: Vitória and Clara (Lígia's daughters). |
| 23 | In his theater career he won 5 Molières Prizes. |
| 24 | Considered one of the best actors of his generation. |
| 25 | Father of Lígia Cortez. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garoto Cósmico | 2007 | Giramundos (voice) | |
| JK | 2006 | TV Mini-Series | Antônio Carlos Andrada |
| Senhora do Destino | 2004-2005 | TV Series | Pedro |
| O Outro Lado da Rua | 2004 | Camargo | |
| Terra Speranza | 2002 | TV Series | Genaro |
| Sítio do Pica-Pau Amarelo | 2001 | TV Series | Diário da Cuca |
| As Filhas da Mãe | 2001 | TV Series | Arthur Brandão |
| Lavoura Arcaica | 2001 | Father | |
| Os Maias | 2001 | TV Mini-Series | Narrator |
| Imminente Luna | 2000 | Short | Mathias |
| Terra Nostra | 1999 | TV Series | Francesco Magliano |
| O Rei do Gado | 1996 | TV Series | Jeremias Berdinazi Eco |
| Cinema de Lágrimas | 1995 | TV Movie | Rodrigo |
| Mulheres de Areia | 1993 | TV Series | Virgílio Assunção |
| As Noivas de Copacabana | 1992 | TV Mini-Series | José Carlos Montese |
| O Sorriso do Lagarto | 1991 | TV Mini-Series | Angelo Marcos |
| A Grande Arte | 1991 | Lima Prado | |
| A, E, I, O... Urca | 1990 | TV Mini-Series | Jofre Monteiro |
| Rainha da Sucata | 1990 | TV Series | Jonas |
| Jardim de Alah | 1988 | ||
| Os Trapalhões no Auto da Compadecida | 1987 | Major | |
| Mandala | 1987 | TV Series | Pedro Bergman |
| Brega & Chique | 1987 | TV Series | Herbert Alvaray / Cláudio Serra / Mário Francis |
| Vera | 1986/II | Professor Paulo | |
| Aguenta Coração | 1984 | ||
| Partido Alto | 1984 | TV Series | Célio Cruz |
| Sabor de Mel | 1983 | TV Series | |
| Moinhos de Vento | 1983 | TV Mini-Series | Ronaldo |
| Amor de Perversão | 1982 | ||
| Tensão no Rio | 1982 | ||
| Jogo da Vida | 1981 | TV Series | Carlito Madureira |
| Baila Comigo | 1981 | TV Series | Joaquim 'Quim' Gama |
| Água Viva | 1980 | TV Series | Miguel Fragonard |
| Os Trombadinhas | 1979 | ||
| Pecado Sem Nome | 1978 | ||
| O Seminarista | 1977 | ||
| Tchan! A Grande Sacada | 1976 | TV Series | Aquilino Matos Madeira |
| Xeque-Mate | 1976 | TV Series | Sebastião |
| A Volta de Beto Rockfeller | 1973 | TV Series | Aluisio |
| Janaina - A Virgem Proibida | 1972 | Raul | |
| Vitória Bonelli | 1972 | TV Series | Jaime Bonelli |
| A Infidelidade ao Alcance de Todos | 1972 | segment "Tuba, A" | |
| Roberto Carlos a 300 Quilômetros Por Hora | 1971 | Rodolfo | |
| A Arte de Amar Bem | 1970 | Ronaldo (segment "A Inconfidência de Ser Esposa") | |
| Beto Rockfeller | 1970 | ||
| Toninho on the Rocks | 1970 | TV Series | |
| Tempo de Violência | 1969 | ||
| Brasil Ano 2000 | 1969 | Man who protests | |
| Capitu | 1968 | Escobar | |
| Desesperato | 1968 | ||
| O Homem Que Comprou o Mundo | 1968 | ||
| O Anjo Assassino | 1967 | Victor | |
| Case of the Naves Brothers | 1967 | Joaquim Naves | |
| Os Miseráveis | 1967 | TV Series | |
| Cristo de Lama | 1966 | ||
| Ninguém Crê em Mim | 1966 | TV Series | |
| Vereda de Salvação | 1965 | Joaquim | |
| Grande Teatro Tupi | 1956-1959 | TV Series | |
| O Pão Que o Diabo Amassou | 1957 |
Casting Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janaina - A Virgem Proibida | 1972 |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Days of 100 | 2012 | Short executive producer |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Person | 2007 | Documentary | |
| Glauber o Filme, Labirinto do Brasil | 2003 | Documentary | Himself |
| O Teatro Segundo Antunes Filho | 2002 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself |
| Noites Marcianas | 2001 | TV Series | Himself |
| Mundo VIP | 1997-2000 | TV Series | Himself |
| Globos de Ouro 1996 | 1997 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Paraty: Mistérios | 1989 | Documentary | Narration |
| Roberto Carlos Especial | 1981 | TV Series | Himself |
| Lima Barreto - Trajetória | 1966 | Documentary short | Narrator |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Contigo | Prêmio Contigo, Brazil | Best Supporting Actor (Melhor Ator Coadjuvante) | Senhora do Destino (2004) |
| 2003 | Contigo | Prêmio Contigo, Brazil | Best Actor (Melhor Ator) | Esperança (2002) |
| 2003 | Troféu Internet | Troféu Imprensa, Brazil | Best Actor (Melhor Ator) | Esperança (2002) |
| 2002 | Prêmio Qualidade | Prêmio Qualidade, Brazil | Television: Best Actor (Televisão: Melhor Ator - São Paulo) | Esperança (2002) |
| 2000 | Troféu Imprensa | Troféu Imprensa, Brazil | Best Actor (Melhor Ator) | Terra Nostra (1999) |
| 1997 | Contigo | Prêmio Contigo, Brazil | Best Actor (Melhor Ator) | O Rei do Gado (1996) |
| 1997 | APCA Trophy | São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards | Television: Best Actor (Televisão: Melhor Ator) | O Rei do Gado (1996) |
| 1997 | Troféu Imprensa | Troféu Imprensa, Brazil | Best Actor (Melhor Ator) | O Rei do Gado (1996) |
| 1968 | Candango Trophy | Brazilia Festival of Brazilian Cinema | Best Supporting Actor (Melhor Ator Coadjuvante) | Capitu (1968) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Cinema Brazil Grand Prize | Cinema Brazil Grand Prize | Best Actor (Melhor Ator) | O Outro Lado da Rua (2004) |
| 2003 | Troféu Imprensa | Troféu Imprensa, Brazil | Best Actor (Melhor Ator) | Esperança (2002) |
| 2002 | Cinema Brazil Grand Prize | Cinema Brazil Grand Prize | Best Actor (Melhor Ator) | Lavoura Arcaica (2001) |
| 1981 | Troféu Imprensa | Troféu Imprensa, Brazil | Best Actor (Melhor Ator) | Água Viva (1980) |
Known for movies
Lavoura Arcaica (2001)
as Father
O Outro Lado da Rua (2004)
as Camargo
Terra Speranza (2002)
as Genaro
Terra Nostra (1999)
as Francesco Magliano