Walter Avancini was born on April 18, 1935 in São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo, Brazil. He was a director and producer, known for Rabo-de-Saia (1984), Boca de Ouro (1990) and A Deusa Vencida (1965). He was married to Débora Fuchs. He died on September 26, 2001 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.