João R. Fernandes (84)
January 1st, 1940

Brazilian American cinematographer – João R. Fernandes was born in Rio de Janeiro (Capital and largest city of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) on January 1st, 1940 and is 84 years old today.

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