Tony Tornado

Acting

Born May 26, 1930 · Mirante do Paranapanema, São Paulo, Brazil

Also known as Toni Tornado · Antônio Viana Gomes

Biography

Tony Tornado, stage name of Antônio Viana Gomes, (Presidente Prudente, May 26, 1930) is a Brazilian actor, singer and composer. One of the main names in black music and a precursor of the Afro style in the country, he established himself both in the musical field and in acting.

Awards & recognition

Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil) · 2025

Filmography3 titles

Pixote

1980as Cristal

492: A Man Called Death

2017as Genésio

Quilombo

1984as Ganga Zumba