Mauricio de Sousa

Personal Info

Known For

Writing

Known Credits

0.2503

Gender

Male

Birthday

27-Oct-1935

Age

(91 years old)

Place of Birth

Santa Isabel, SP, Brazil

Also Known As
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Mauricio de Sousa

Biography

Mauricio Araújo de Sousa was born in Santa Isabel on October 27, 1935. His father, Antonio Mauricio de Sousa, is a poet and his mother, Petronilha Araújo de Sousa, also delved into poetry. Mauricio developed an interest in cartooning at a young age, and began to draw posters and illustrations for periodicals. At 17 years of age, he worked for a daily newspaper called Folha da Manhã as a crime reporter. In 1959, Sousa quit that job and began his comic book career, and created "Turma da Mônica" (Monica's Gang). The comics of Mauricio de Sousa have gained international fame, been featured on licensed merchandise, and have even been adapted for movies, television, video games, and even a São Paulo amusement park, the Parque da Mônica ("Monica's Park"). Two other Parque da Mônica facilities were also located in Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro, but they both closed in 2000 and 2005, respectively. From 1970 to 1986, Mauricio's comic books had been published by Editora Abril, until Globo took over in January 1987. His work has been published in many magazines and newspapers since 1959. Since January 2007, the comic book series is published by Panini Comics.


Credits

Malditos Cartunistas Malditos Cartunistas (2010) Character: N/A
Documentary that presents an overview of the production of cartoons and comics in Brazil.
Will Eisner: Profissão Cartunista Will Eisner: Profissão Cartunista (1999) Character: Self
Documentary that explores the long and remarkable career of Will Eisner, a pioneering cartoonist whose work continues to have an impact on pop culture around the world. Includes interviews with Ann Eisner, Art Spiegelman, Bill Sienkiewicz, Denis Kitchen, Jerry Robinson, Angeli, Maurício de Souza, Ziraldo, Jano, François Schuiten and many other artists.
Cidade da Criança: Uma História Afetiva Cidade da Criança: Uma História Afetiva (2024) Character: N/A
Documentary that presents the history of the Brazilian amusement park "Cidade da Criança".
Se Liga na Turma da Mônica, Vol. 1 Se Liga na Turma da Mônica, Vol. 1 (2011) Character: Bidu / Pai da Mônica (voice)
Jimmy Five, armed with his extraordinary "super-hyper-wemote-contwol," is ready to entertain you with an array of movies! From thrilling horror tales and foolproof schemes to captivating toys, games, and even the beloved Chuck Billy, there's something for everyone. Gather your friends and get ready to have a blast!
Mauricio de Sousa: O Filme Mauricio de Sousa: O Filme (2025) Character: Mauricio de Sousa
Discover the story of the father of the gang: Mauricio de Sousa, Brazil’s most important comic artist, and how he created his most famous characters. Responsible for bringing to life iconic figures that have marked generations, the film stars Mauro Sousa, the artist’s son. The production follows Mauricio’s journey from childhood, through his discovery and passion for comics, to the creation of a career once considered impossible and his adventures to make a living and achieve professional success.
Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi: O Filme Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi: O Filme (2004) Character: Bidu (voice) / Self
Seeking a fresh and innovative experience, Franklin ventures into a novel approach to comic book reading—animated comics. To bring this idea to life, he sets out to invent a colossal blender that not only engulfs comic books but also projects them as captivating films. The characters from Monica's Gang are thrilled by the prospect of witnessing their beloved comic book adventures unfold on the big screen. Filled with excitement, they extend invitations to their real-life friends, eagerly preparing for the grand premiere of this extraordinary cinematic experience.
Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 2 Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 2 (2005) Character: Mauricio
Mônica's class left the comic to invade the video once again with new adventures that live up to the story that has been amusing different generations for many years.
As Aventuras da Turma da Mônica As Aventuras da Turma da Mônica (1982) Character: Self
Embarking on a whimsical adventure, Monica and her friends take center stage in four captivating tales. The first, "O Plano Infalível," showcases Jimmy Five's latest scheme to defeat Monica and her indomitable bunny companion. In "Um Amor de Ratinho," Monica attends a costume party dressed as a mouse, unaware that a small mishap would awaken a genuine mouse's affectionate feelings towards her. The third story, "A Ermitã," sees Monica bid farewell to her friends, venturing alone into the heart of the forest to live an independent life. Lastly, in "O Império Empacota," Jimmy Five's courage and true affection for Monica are unveiled when he fearlessly engages in an interplanetary battle against aliens, all in an effort to save his beloved big-toothed friend.
Luz, Anima, Ação Luz, Anima, Ação (2013) Character: Self
Nearly century-old history, Brazilian animation brings rich and stimulating stories and characters that built the path until nowadays.
Turma da Mônica Jovem: Reflexos do Medo Turma da Mônica Jovem: Reflexos do Medo (2024) Character: Porteiro
On the first day of high school, friends Mônica, Cebola, Magali, Cascão and Milena don't take long to realize that things at school have been strange. When they discover that the Lemon Tree Museum will be auctioned, they decide to join in a mission to try to save it. As they investigate, they come across ancient and frightening secrets of the Limoeiro neighborhood and soon realize they may be dealing with a much bigger threat.
Turma da Mônica: Lições Turma da Mônica: Lições (2021) Character: Tio da Cantina
In the sequel to Turma da Mônica: Laços, we follow Mônica, Jimmy Five, Maggy and Smudge dealing with the consequences of a mistake made at school. At the same time, they face transformations from childhood to adolescence and are about to discover the value of friendship.
A Turma do Pererê.DOC A Turma do Pererê.DOC (2019) Character: N/A
Marked in history as the first Brazilian comic book, totally in nuclei, Turma do Pererê is considered a giant influence for several later authors, such as Maurício de Sousa. In addition to being the first to address topics such as ecology and social inclusion, a work is also referenced for perfectly aligning with the main political interests of the time.
Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 5: Luz, Câmera, Ação! Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 5: Luz, Câmera, Ação! (2010) Character: Bidu (voice)
In the fifth installment of the Cine Gibi series, Smudge and Jimmy Five find themselves engaged in a lively debate over the ultimate action film. Seeking a resolution, they turn to their friend Franklin, known for his inventive prowess, to organize yet another round of projected comic book film sessions using his colossal blender.
Turma da Mônica em Uma Aventura no Tempo Turma da Mônica em Uma Aventura no Tempo (2007) Character: Bidu/Seu Sousa (voice)
Our heroes need to take a trip in time, in a Time Machine, in order to recoup the essence of the four elements before the Earth gets frozen. The Gang will face the dangers of the Ancient History with Piteco, will help Papa-Capim to save the Forest, will fight with the Astronaut against the pirates and will even meet themselves as babies in the past!
Chico Bento e a Goiabeira Maraviosa Chico Bento e a Goiabeira Maraviosa (2025) Character: Mauricio de Sousa
Chuck Billy has spent his life picking guavas from Jed’s guava tree. But now that Dr. Agripino is going to build a road that will take down the tree, Chuck and his friends are going to do everything they can to stop it.
Turma da Mônica: Laços Turma da Mônica: Laços (2019) Character: Jornaleiro
Fluffy, Jimmy Five's pet dog, vanished. He develops an infallible plan to rescue the little dog, but, he will need help from his faithful friends: Monica, Maggy and Smudge. Together, they will face challengers and live incredible adventures to get Fluffy back home.
Os Trapalhões no Rabo do Cometa Os Trapalhões no Rabo do Cometa (1986) Character: Maurício de Sousa
A journey back in time in the form of a cartoon with characterizations of the Trapalhões, from the time of the Roman Empire to the present day, through the Middle Ages, the Old West and the First World War. They begin the film by doing a stand-up show at the Teatro Scala, in Rio de Janeiro, receiving on stage the designer Mauricio de Sousa. From then on, the story unfolds in a cartoon, in which Os Trapalhões is chased by an evil wizard whose aim is to try to hold Didi's (always unsuccessful) hand to rule the world during the passage of the famous Halley Comet.



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