Figure of the theater and audiovisual, “one of the greatest performers of our artistic scene” was 73 years old. He had a career with over half a century.
The actor Luís Lucasone of the most recognizable Portuguese voices and presences, died this Sunday, at the age of 73, a victim of a strokeaccording to.
Born in Lisbon on June 16, 1952, he has built over four decades a solid and versatile career, distinguishing himself in both theater and cinema and television.
Was one of the founders of the theatrical group A communecreated before April 25, and went through reference companies, such as Cornucopia, the comic and the theater of Graça. It was on stage, from dramas to comedies, which gained the respect of colleagues and audiences.
But on television, later, narrated the RTP series Tell me how it was and integrated casts of productions as Duarte & Company, family doctor, journalists, perfect heart e Ecuador.
In the cinema also left his brand, with appearances in Non or the vain glory of Manda (1990), by Manoel de Oliveira, a Portuguese goodbye (1985), by João Botelho, Camarate (2001), the passage of the night (2002) and white shadows (2023).
His unmistakable voice was heard in multiple folding, animation and advertising projects.
In a statement, the Portuguese Academy of Cinema (APC) stressed its “priceless legacy for theater, cinema and television in Portugal”.
“Luís Lucas built a solid and diverse work, leaving an indelible mark in the Portuguese artistic landscape,” writes the gym on Facebook: “colleagues and audiences will always remember their generosity, humor, professional seriousness and the ability to travel, with equal excellence, the denser drama and the lighter comedy”.
It is, the gym, the disappearance of “One of the greatest interpreters of our artistic scene”Whose” unique work will continue to inspire actors, directors and spectators. “
