Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1977-12-06
- Born Place: Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Ivo Müller
Ivo Müller (born December 6, 1977, in Florianópolis, Brazil) is a celebrated Brazilian actor known for his versatile work across film, television, and theater. Originally pursuing a law degree at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, he shifted to acting after a transformative exchange program in the U.S., where he discovered his passion for performance . He gained international recognition for his role in Miguel Gomes’s multi-award-winning film Tabu (2012), which earned the Critics’ Best Picture award at the Berlin International Film Festival. Müller has a rich theatrical background, starring in acclaimed productions such as Twelve Angry Men and his solo performance exploring Rainer Maria Rilke’s poetry. His stage work earned top Brazilian theater honors and runs across Brazil and Portugal. On screen, his credits span over 40 productions, including Brazilian series (Hebe, Passport to Freedom) and international films (La Muerte de Marga Maier, The Orphan, Night Stage where he plays Camilo). Beyond acting, he’s a respected educator and coach—having taught acting at film schools like Academia Internacional de Cinema and Inspiratorium in São Paulo, and worked in Los Angeles as an assistant to coach Clark Middleton. He also coached participants in the documentary Cine Marrocos, which featured homeless and refugee performers . Known for his multilingual fluency (Portuguese, English, Spanish) and commitment to cross-cultural storytelling, Müller continues to impact global cinema through performance, teaching, and creative mentorship.
