Régis Cardoso was born on June 24, 1934 in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He was a director and actor, known for Verão Quente (1993), A Cabana do Pai Tomás (1969) and O Bem-Amado (1973). He was previously married to Susana Vieira. He died on April 3, 2005 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.