José Afonso was born on August 2, 1929 in Aveiro, Portugal. He was a composer and actor, known for Um Tiro no Escuro (2005), Nelken für die Freiheit (2000) and Camarate (2001). He was married to Maria Amália Oliveira and Zélia Afonso. He died on February 23, 1987 in Setúbal, Portugal.
