Rômulo Arantes

Rômulo Arantes

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Rômulo Duncan Arantes Filho (usually Rômulo Arantes; June 12, 1957 – June 10, 2000) was a Brazilian swimmer and actor. He won a bronze medal in the 100-metre backstroke at the 1978 World Aquatics Championships and four medals at the Universiades (1977 and 1981) and Pan American Games (1979). He also competed in eight events at the 1972, 1976 and 1980 Summer Olympics with the best achievement of fifth place in the 4×100-metre medley relay in 1972.

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Rômulo Arantes was born on Wednesday, 12 June 1957 in Rio de Janeiro City, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His full name at birth was Rômulo Duncan Arantes Junior. He was best known as an actor. Arantes' country of citizenship (nationality) was Brazilian. He died on Saturday, 10 June 2000 in Maripa de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil at the age of 42. He was 6' 1" (185 cm) tall and weighed 170 lbs (77 kg) with an athletic build. He had dark brown eyes and dark brown hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Gemini.

You can find people similar to Rômulo Arantes by visiting our lists Swimmers from Rio de Janeiro (city) and Medalists at the 1979 Pan American Games.

Full name at birth
Rômulo Duncan Arantes Junior
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Date of birth
12 June 1957
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Place of birth
Rio de Janeiro City, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Date of death
10 June 2000
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42 (age at death)
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Maripa de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Cause of death
Plane crash (Ultralight plane accident)
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Actor and Swimmer
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6' 1" (185 cm)
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170 lbs (77 kg)
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Rômulo Arantes is known for his role in the TV mini series Sex Appeal (1993) as Mauricinho (Maurício Leite Quental).

He is also known for his role in the TV series Vira Lata (1996) as Italo.

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