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Herman José

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Herman José and Natália de Sousa in O Tal Canal (1983)
Herman José is considered the biggest comedian/entertainer in the Portuguese scene of all times. His career had an humble star in the 70s, when he performed as singer and co-hosted a few varieties shows (Zip-Zip). His first big success as a comedian was with "O Tal Canal" where he performed several characters from a fictitious TV channel. "Hermanias" was the next success show (in the same genre) but was interrupted by government demand after he made a joke on Our Lady of Fátima (one of the most important religious icons in Portugal). However, his career never stopped: A "Roda da Sorte" (Portuguese version of Wheel of Fortune), "Com a Verdade m'Enganas" and "Parabéns" were shows that, originally, were not intended to be funny but, with Herman hosting them, soon became humor references. He returned with humor-conceived shows in the 90s. "Herman Enciclopédia" and "Herman 98" revealed that Herman's humor was still on (although the scripts were mainly written by Produções Fictícias - a Herman-owned TV company).

In 2000 Herman moved from RTP (were he performed all his life, that far) to SIC (a private channel). Hosting "HermanSic" (more of a talk-show than a humor-show) he changed his style a little. Many think that for worse. Using a more-obvious humor, many times with physical or sexual references he managed, tough, to keep is regular audience.

For his truly remarkable career, Herman Jose is considered the biggest entertainer and a cultural reference in Portugal. Because of him, an entire generation uses quotes from several of his characters.
BornMarch 19, 1954
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BornMarch 19, 1954
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  • Awards
    • 9 wins & 7 nominations

Known for:

Herman Enciclopédia (1997)
Herman Enciclopédia
8.7
TV Series
  • Writer
  • 1997
Nelo e Idália (2015)
Nelo e Idália
7.0
TV Series
  • Writer
Serafim Saudade - O Regresso do Herói
7.4
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 2001
Herman José and Joaquim Monchique in O Fabuloso Destino de Diácono Remédios (2002)
O Fabuloso Destino de Diácono Remédios
7.9
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 2002

Credits

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Writer

  • Cá Por Casa (2016)
    Cá Por Casa
    • creator
    • writer
    • TV Series
    • 2016–2023
  • Nelo e Idália (2015)
    Nelo e Idália
    • creator
    • writer
    • TV Series
    • 2015–2016
  • Herman 2010 (2010)
    Herman 2010
    • original idea
    • TV Series
    • 2012
  • Hora H (2007)
    Hora H
    • writer
    • TV Series
    • 2007–2008
  • Arre Potter Qu'é Demais
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2005
  • Papéis ReSIClados
    • Writer
    • TV Series
    • 2004
  • As Boas Entradas
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2003
  • Herman José and Joaquim Monchique in O Fabuloso Destino de Diácono Remédios (2002)
    O Fabuloso Destino de Diácono Remédios
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2002
  • Master Plan: O Grande Mestre
    • Writer
    • TV Series
    • 2002
  • Odisseia na Tenda
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2001
  • Serafim Saudade - O Regresso do Herói
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2001
  • Nelo & Idália: Especial de Natal
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2000
  • HermanSIC (2000)
    HermanSIC
    • Writer
    • TV Series
    • 2000
  • A Última Noite
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 1999
  • Herman 98
    • writer
    • TV Series
    • 1998

Actor

  • Cá Por Casa (2016)
    Cá Por Casa
    • Nelo
    • Maximiana
    • Serafim Saudade
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • 5 Para a Meia Noite (2009)
    5 Para a Meia Noite
    • Nelo
    • Self
    • David Attenburger
    • TV Series
    • 2018–2019
  • The Eurovision Song Contest: Semi Final 2 (2018)
    The Eurovision Song Contest: Semi Final 2
    • David Attenburger
    • TV Special
    • 2018
  • The Eurovision Song Contest: Semi Final 1 (2018)
    The Eurovision Song Contest: Semi Final 1
    • David Attenburger
    • TV Special
    • 2018
  • Rage (2018)
    Rage
    • Padre
    • 2018
  • Nelo e Idália (2015)
    Nelo e Idália
    • Nelo
    • Dr. Lambujinha
    • Andromeda ...
    • TV Series
    • 2015–2016
  • A Culpa é do Ronaldo (2016)
    A Culpa é do Ronaldo
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Donos Disto Tudo (2015)
    Donos Disto Tudo
    • Various Roles
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Bem-Vindos a Beirais (2013)
    Bem-Vindos a Beirais
    • Nelo
    • TV Series
    • 2014
  • Prémios Lumen: Gala RTP 57 Anos (2014)
    Prémios Lumen: Gala RTP 57 Anos
    • Nelo
    • TV Special
    • 2014
  • Vamos à Bola ou Quê?
    • José Esteves
    • TV Series
    • 2012
  • A Sagrada Família (2011)
    A Sagrada Família
    • TV Series
    • 2011
  • Gala das Galas
    • Various Roles
    • TV Special
    • 2010
  • Natal de Esperança
    • Sketches
    • TV Movie
    • 2008
  • Hora H (2007)
    Hora H
    • Various Roles
    • TV Series
    • 2007–2008

Additional Crew

  • Hermanias: Especial Fim de Ano (1991)
    Hermanias: Especial Fim de Ano
    • actors director
    • TV Movie
    • 1991
  • Casino Royal (1990)
    Casino Royal
    • actors director
    • TV Series
    • 1990
  • Hermanias (1984)
    Hermanias
    • actors director
    • TV Series
    • 1984–1985

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Hermann Krippahl
  • Height
    • 5′ 5¼″ (1.66 m)
  • Born
    • March 19, 1954
    • Lisbon, Portugal
  • Other works
    TV commercial for Electra, Portugal (1997)
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    • 9 Interviews
    • 3 Magazine Cover Photos

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    Hosting "HermanSic" on a Portuguese TV channel,

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