Vinicius de Moraes
- Birthday: 10/19/1913
- Deathday: 7/9/1980
- Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Fame for: Acting
- Also known as: Vinícius de Moraes
Biography
(October 19, 1913 – July 9, 1980), also known as Vinícius de Moraes and nicknamed O Poetinha ("The little poet"), was a Brazilian poet, lyricist, essayist, and playwright who later became a seminal figure in modern Brazilian music and literature. He served as a diplomat; composed his own bossa nova music; and as an interpreter of his own lyrics, recorded several albums.