Sebastião Bernardes de Souza Prata was born in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais
state, but became a famous actor in Rio de Janeiro.
At the National Opera, where he studied, got the nickname "The Little
Otelo". Then, he decided to be called "Great Otelo" or in Portuguese,
"Grande Otelo".
He acted in theaters, movies and TV. His first movie was "Noites
Cariocas" (1935). But he really became known when he started working
besides the great star Oscarito.
Otelo was best known by comedy movies, but he could also be a dramatic
actor.
Grande Otelo had a lasting and celebrated partnership with Oscarito on
the big screen. Together, they are considered the biggest comedy actors
of Brazilian cinema ever.
Died from a heart attack while arriving in Paris to receive a prize in
a festival.
Father of José Prata, Carlos Sebastião Prata, Mário Luiz Prata and Jaciara Prata.