Mário Lago
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For the Italian statesman and diplomat, see Mario Lago.
Mário Lago OMC ( November 26, 1911 — May 30, 2002) was a Brazilian lawyer, poet, broadcaster, composer and actor.
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Mário Lago OMC | |
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Born | (1911-11-26)26 November 1911 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Died | 30 May 2002(2002-05-30) (aged 90) Rio de Janeiro |
Occupation(s) | Composer, actor, radio presenter, poet, lawyer |
Years active | 1934–2002 |
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In the 1940s and 1950s, he was known for composing popular samba songs, such as "Ai! que saudade da Amélia" and "Atire a primeira pedra", both in partnership with Ataulfo Alves.[1]