Lázaro Ramos Brazilian Actor Known for Cobras & Lagartos
Lázaro Ramos · actor and television actor · Brazilian
Known for
Biography
Lázaro Ramos is a Brazilian actor born on 1 November 1978 in Salvador. He is known for Cobras & Lagartos (2006) and Elas por Elas (2023).
Career
Records list Madame Satã (2002) as his earliest screen credit. In the 2000s, he appeared in Carandiru (2003) and Lower City (2005). The 2010s brought The Great Kilapy (2012) and The Violin Teacher (2015). His 2020s credits include Look at this (2023) and Velhos Bandidos (2026).
In all, 15 films and 3 TV series appear in his credits from 2002 to 2026. He is also credited as director on Executive Order. Deborah Secco appears in two of his listed titles, including Meu Tio Matou um Cara (2004).
He is also a member of Olodum. On My Skin is listed among his notable work.
Recognition
Lázaro Ramos received the Cinema Brazil Grand Prize for Best Actor in 2003 for Madame Satã. Further recognition came with the Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil) (2025).
Public roles
He has served as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
Personal life
He has been married to Taís Araújo since 2005.
Filmography
18 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Velhos Bandidos | Film | |
| 2023–2024 | Elas por Elas | TV series | |
| 2023 | Look at this | Film | |
| 2020 | Executive Order | Director | Film |
| 2018 | Running After | Jerry | Film |
| 2015 | The Violin Teacher | Film | |
| 2012 | The Great Kilapy | Film | |
| 2008– | Ó Paí, Ó | TV series | |
| 2007 | Ó Paí, Ó | Film | |
| 2007 | Saneamento Básico | Film | |
| 2006 | Cobras & Lagartos | TV series | |
| 2005 | Cafundó | Film | |
| 2005 | Lower City | Film | |
| 2004 | Meu Tio Matou um Cara | Film | |
| 2003 | Carandiru | Film |
Show all 18 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Man Who Copied | Film | |
| 2002 | Madame Satã | Film | |
| 2002 | The Three Marias | Film |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil) | Won | |
| 2003 | Cinema Brazil Grand Prize for Best Actor | Madame Satã | Won |
Groups and bands
- Olodum
Lázaro Ramos on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 5.8M @olazaroramos
- Engagement rate
- 0.36% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 19,862
- Average comments
- 830 Based on the last 10 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Lázaro Ramos?
Lázaro Ramos is 47 years old, born on 1 November 1978 in Salvador.
What is Lázaro Ramos known for?
Lázaro Ramos is known for Cobras & Lagartos (2006) and Elas por Elas (2023).
What is Lázaro Ramos’s nationality?
Lázaro Ramos is Brazilian, born in Salvador.
Who is Lázaro Ramos married to?
Lázaro Ramos is married to Taís Araújo; they married in 2005.
Has Lázaro Ramos won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil) (2025).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q2750612), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Sebástian Freire · CC BY-SA 2.0
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