Cláudio Petráglia

Cláudio Petráglia, honestly, the guy had one wild life. Born January 2, 1930, in Brazil—Rio, to be exact—he wasn’t just some dude scribbling notes or tapping away at a typewriter. He was the brains and heart behind some classic gems like "A Moreninha" (1970), "Vou Te Contá" (1958), and, yeah, even "Tarzan and the Jungle Boy" (1968). That’s a range, right? From local romance to straight-up jungle action, he kept it interesting, never really sticking to one flavor. He didn’t go it alone, either—he was married to Helena Petraglia. No idea if she ever rolled her eyes at his wild movie ideas or just cheered him on from the sidelines, but you know she was there for the ride. Cláudio’s stories and music hit that sweet spot between catchy and clever, the kind of stuff that sticks around in your head way after the credits roll. He stuck around for a good while, too—passed away on March 31, 2021, right back in Rio where it all kicked off. There’s something poetic about that, isn’t there? His name might not be the first one people drop in movie trivia night, but for folks who know, the dude’s a legend. Whether it was a samba tune or a dramatic twist, he knew how to pull you in, make you care, and then leave you wanting more. Legends never really fade, anyway.