Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Brazilian politician, two-term President of Brazil, and founding member of the Workers' Party, whose life and legacy have been documented across dozens of films.

What do we know about Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva?

Here are the key biographical details about Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva:

  • Name: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
  • Also Known As: Lula
  • Date of Birth: October 27, 1945
  • Place of Birth: Caetés, Pernambuco, Brazil
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Actor

Who is Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva?

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (born 27 October 1945), known simply as Lula, is a Brazilian politician who served as President of Brazil from 1 January 2003 to 1 January 2011. He is a founding member of the Workers' Party (PT – Partido dos Trabalhadores) and ran for president three times unsuccessfully, first in the 1989 election, then again in 1994 and 1998.

Lula achieved victory in the 2002 election, and was inaugurated as president on 1 January 2003. In the 2006 election he was elected for a second term as president, which ended on 31 December 2010. Succeeded by his former Chief of Staff, Dilma Rousseff, he left an enduring mark on Brazilian politics in the form of Lulism.

What is Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva known for?

With over 80 credits, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's most recognized screen appearances include:

  • The Edge of Democracy (2019, Movie)
  • Apocalypse in the Tropics (2025, Movie)
  • South of the Border (2009, Movie)
  • The Trial (2018, Movie)
  • Beyond Citizen Kane (1993, Movie)
  • Sanremo Music Festival (1951, TV Series)
  • ABC of a Strike (1990, Movie)
  • Intermissions (2004, Movie)
  • Lower House (2018, Movie)
  • The Hills of Disorder (2006, Movie)

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