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José Mojica Marins(1936-2020)

  • Actor
  • Director
  • Writer
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José Mojica Marins
José Mojica Marins was born on March 13, 1936 in San Paulo, Brazil, to a family of simple means. José's love of movies began at an early age. He spent a great deal of his time with his family at the local movie house, which his father helped manage. By the time he was eighteen, he had completed over eighty films. From his earliest years, his interest has been in horror movies or ones that offer shocking social commentary.

When José was offered the lead role of "Coffin Joe" in Brazil's first full-length horror movie "At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul", the character quickly became his trademark. His look included a black top hat, suit and cape. Initially, he wore long artificial nails, but for over thirty years, grew his own nails to grotesque lengths. He finally cut his famous nails in 1998.

Interestingly, the first two "Coffin Joe" movies from the 1960s, "At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul" and "This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse", are now officially part of a trilogy. José completed filming of the third "Coffin Joe" film in December, 2006, more than forty years after the release of the first film in the series. Fans will be pleased to know that this new movie, "The Embodiment of Evil" is expected to be released in the summer of 2008.

Those who would like some interesting insights into José Mojica Marins' unique world may wish to view the documentary of his life. The movie is called "Coffin Joe: The Strange World of José Mojica Marins" and was produced in 2001.
BornMarch 13, 1936
DiedFebruary 19, 2020(83)
BornMarch 13, 1936
DiedFebruary 19, 2020(83)
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  • Awards
    • 8 wins & 1 nomination total

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Known for

José Mojica Marins in Embodiment of Evil (2008)
Embodiment of Evil
5.9
  • Zé do Caixão
  • 2008
At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul (1964)
At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul
6.9
  • Zé do Caixão
  • 1964
This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse (1967)
This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse
7.0
  • Zé do Caixão
  • 1967
Estupro (1979)
Estupro
4.9
  • Vitorio Palestrina
  • 1979

Credits

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Actor



  • Mosquitoid
    • Coffin Joe
    • In Production



  • A Praga do Cinema Brasileiro (2018)
    A Praga do Cinema Brasileiro
    7.3
    Short
    • Zé do Caixão
    • 2018
  • Coffin Joe's Heart of Darkness (2017)
    Coffin Joe's Heart of Darkness
    6.0
    Short
    • 2017
  • Sinistro Legado (2017)
    Sinistro Legado
    Short
    • Zé do Caixão
    • 2017
  • SP Zero 15 (2016)
    SP Zero 15
    • 2016
  • Memórias da Boca (2015)
    Memórias da Boca
    8.6
    • 2015
  • Payback (2015)
    Payback
    5.0
    • Gerente do banco
    • 2015
  • O Saci (2015)
    O Saci
    Short
    • Pastor
    • 2015
  • Mal Passado (2013)
    Mal Passado
    5.8
    Short
    • Vitorio Palestrina
    • 2013
  • Orgy of the Devil and Other Forbidden Tapes of Ivan Cardoso (2013)
    Orgy of the Devil and Other Forbidden Tapes of Ivan Cardoso
    6.5
    • 2013
  • Nas Asas Do caixão (2012)
    Nas Asas Do caixão
    Short
    • 2012
  • O Beijo na Morte
    Short
    • Narrador convidado (voice)
    • 2012
  • Lírio Ferreira and Matheus da Rocha Pereira in A espiritualidade e a sinuca (2011)
    A espiritualidade e a sinuca
    7.6
    TV Movie
    • 2011
  • Ponto Org (2010)
    Ponto Org
    • 2010
  • Light in Darkness: The Return of Red Light Bandit (2010)
    Light in Darkness: The Return of Red Light Bandit
    5.9
    • 2010
  • Pousada da Paz
    Video
    • Presenter (as Zé do Caixão)
    • 2008

Director



  • A Praga (2021)
    A Praga
    6.8
    • Director
    • 2021
  • Coffin Joe's Heart of Darkness (2017)
    Coffin Joe's Heart of Darkness
    6.0
    Short
    • Director
    • 2017
  • Memórias da Boca (2015)
    Memórias da Boca
    8.6
    • Director
    • 2015
  • Coffin Joe Born Again (2015)
    Coffin Joe Born Again
    7.9
    Short
    • Director
    • 2015
  • The Black Fables (2015)
    The Black Fables
    5.7
    • segment director
    • 2015
  • O Saci (2015)
    O Saci
    Short
    • Director
    • 2015
  • José Mojica Marins in Embodiment of Evil (2008)
    Embodiment of Evil
    5.9
    • Director
    • 2008
  • José Mojica Marins in Pináculo da Miséria (2007)
    Pináculo da Miséria
    Short
    • Director
    • 2007
  • Necrophagia: Nightmare Scenarios (2004)
    Necrophagia: Nightmare Scenarios
    5.6
    Video
    • Director
    • 2004
  • A Guilhotina do Terror
    Video
    • Director
    • 1997
  • Um Show do Outro Mundo (1990)
    Um Show do Outro Mundo
    TV Series
    • Director (1990)
    • 1990
  • Demônios e Maravilhas (1987)
    Demônios e Maravilhas
    6.2
    • Director
    • 1987
  • 48 Hours of Hallucinatory Sex
    5.3
    • Director
    • 1987
  • Dr. Frank na Clínica das Taras
    4.3
    • Director
    • 1987
  • The Hour of Fear (1986)
    The Hour of Fear
    5.4
    • Director (additional sequences)
    • 1986

Writer



  • A Praga (2021)
    A Praga
    6.8
    • story
    • 2021
  • Memórias da Boca (2015)
    Memórias da Boca
    8.6
    • Writer
    • 2015
  • Pousada da Paz
    Video
    • supervising
    • 2008
  • José Mojica Marins in Embodiment of Evil (2008)
    Embodiment of Evil
    5.9
    • screenplay
    • 2008
  • José Mojica Marins in Pináculo da Miséria (2007)
    Pináculo da Miséria
    Short
    • Writer
    • 2007
  • Demônios e Maravilhas (1987)
    Demônios e Maravilhas
    6.2
    • written by
    • 1987
  • Dr. Frank na Clínica das Taras
    4.3
    • Writer (as J.Avelar)
    • 1987
  • 24 Horas de Sexo Explícito
    6.5
    • Writer (uncredited)
    • 1985
  • Mundo-mercado do Sexo (1979)
    Mundo-mercado do Sexo
    5.7
    • story
    • 1979
  • Estupro (1979)
    Estupro
    4.9
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 1979
  • Hallucinations of a Deranged Mind (1978)
    Hallucinations of a Deranged Mind
    5.1
    • writer
    • 1978
  • Hellish Flesh (1977)
    Hellish Flesh
    5.3
    • story
    • 1977
  • The Strange Hostel of Naked Pleasures (1976)
    The Strange Hostel of Naked Pleasures
    4.7
    • story
    • 1976
  • The Bloody Exorcism of Coffin Joe (1974)
    The Bloody Exorcism of Coffin Joe
    6.1
    • dialogue
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 1974
  • When the Gods Fall Asleep (1972)
    When the Gods Fall Asleep
    5.3
    • Writer
    • 1972

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • J. Avelar
  • Height
    • 5′ 6½″ (1.69 m)
  • Born
    • March 13, 1936
    • São Paulo, Brazil
  • Died
    • February 19, 2020
    • São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil(bronchopneumonia)
  • Spouse
    • Leny Dark? - February 19, 2020 (his death)
  • Other works
    Guest star in Brazilian short "A Voz do Brasil", by Walter Luís Rogério, with Luis Alberto Pereira, Jairo Ferreira, Julio Calasso, Primo Carbonari, Rogério Sganzerla, and others. Brasil, São Paulo, 1981, 30 minutes.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 3 Interviews
    • 5 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Born on Friday the 13th.
  • Quotes
    I don't care what people think about me or my character. I don't try to be nice. My only goal is to motivate the public to watch my movies. I don't mind being a scapegoat for people's fear and anger. If everyone hated me as a person but still enjoyed my pictures, I would be a happy man.
  • Trademarks
      Always made horror movies or spoofs and comedies where he plays sinister characters
  • Nickname
    • Zé do Caixão

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