
Genésio Arruda
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 28, 1898
- Died
- October 3, 1967
- Birthplace
- Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil
Genésio Arruda was a Brazilian actor, radio host, singer, composer, and film director. He became known on the stage for his role as a hillbilly.
Filmography

O Filme que Fala 2026
as Bentinho Samambaia (archive footage)

O Cineasta das Platéias 2002
Actor

Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional 1997
as Self

Cômicos... + Cômicos... 1971
Actor

Tristeza do Jeca 1961
as Coronel Policarpo

Zé do Periquito 1961
as Maestro

As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes 1960
as Homem que entra no saco

Carnival in A Major 1955
as Caipira

O Dia é Nosso 1941
as Guarabira

Apuros do Genésio 1940
as Elle

O Campeão de Foot-Ball 1931
as Zezinho, Director, Writer

O Babão 1930
as Zé Babão

O Amor Não Traz Vantagens 1929
Actor

Acabaram-se os Otários 1929
as Bentinho Samambaia

Uma Encrenca no Olimpo 1929
Actor

Vocação Irresistível 1924
as Caipira
Credits from TMDB.