He had three daughters with Dina Sfat: Bel Kutner (b. May 27, 1970), Anna Kutner (b. August 23, 1971) and Clara Kutner (b. 1976).

He had one son with Beth Caruso: Paulo Caruso.

He's considered one of the best Brazilian actors of his generation.

He started working as an actor in theater in 1955, founded Teatro de Equipe, and kept working as actor and stage director.

He won the Governor Award of São Paulo for his role in the play "Reveillon" (1975).

His father was Armínio Ferreira de Souza and his mother was a Spanish teacher, who moved to Brazil at the age of 10.

Diagnosed with Parkinson disease in 1992.