Gilberto Gil

Acting

Born: 1942-06-26
From: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.2

Biography

Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira (born June 26, 1942) is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, musician, politician, and writer. With a career spanning over six decades, he is known for his significant contributions to Brazilian music and for winning Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, and the French government's National Order of Merit (1997). In 1999, he was named an "Artist for Peace" by UNESCO.

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Awards & Nominations13 won · 0 nominated

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Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts

2018
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Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album

2016
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Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour

2005
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Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album

2005
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Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year

2003
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Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres

2003
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Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry

2003
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Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)

2000
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Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album

1999
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Knight of the National Order of Merit

1997
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1990
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honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music

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Brazilian Music Awards

Acting155 titles

Writing2 titles

Production1 title

Sound24 titles

Crew1 title