Paulo José was born on 20 March 1937 in Lavras do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He was an actor and director, known for Palyaço (2011), Quincas Berro d'Água (2010) and Todas as Mulheres do Mundo (1966). He was married to Zezé Polessa, Carla Camurati, Beth Caruso, Dina Sfat and Kika Lopes. He died on 11 August 2021 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.