Mussum
Carlinhos Mussum | |
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| Born | Antônio Carlos Bernardes Gomes April 7, 1941 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Died | July 29, 1994 (aged 53) São Paulo, Brazil |
| Other names | Carlinhos da Mangueira |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, musician |
| Years active | 1960-1993 |
Antônio Carlos Bernardes Gomes (April 7, 1941 in Rio de Janeiro – July 29, 1994 in São Paulo), known artistically as Carlinhos Mussum or simply Mussum (Portuguese pronunciation: [muˈsũ]) and formerly known as Carlinhos da Mangueira (musical career), was a famous Brazilian actor and musician. Gomes was nicknamed Mussum by Brazilian actor Grande Otelo.
Mussum was notable for being a member of the comedic group Os Trapalhões and he was also a member of the musical group Os Originais do Samba (The Originals of Samba).
He died due to complications after a heart transplant in 1994.
Mussum is depicted in the 2019 documentary film Mussum, Um Filme do Cacildis. Mussum was also portrayed by Ailton Graça in the 2022 biographical film Mussum, o Filmis.