Jacinto Vaz

Jacinto Vaz
Vaz as Paltu in Nirmon (1966)
Born
Jacinto Castor Vas

(1918-04-27)27 April 1918
Died30 April 1993(1993-04-30) (aged 75)
Mandur, Goa, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesJacint Vaz
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actor
  • singer
  • composer
  • playwright
EmployerEmissora de Goa
Notable workNirmon (1966)
Spouse
Mary Vaz
(m. 1947)
Children2

Jacinto Castor Vaz (Goan Konkani: Jacint; Vas; 27 April 1918 – 30 April 1993) was an Indian comedian, actor, singer, composer, and playwright known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions. Referred to as the "Charlie Chaplin of the Konkani stage," he was a leading comedian during the golden phase of tiatr, and has acted in over 4000 tiatrs.