Gonçalo Waddington Biography: Movies, Age, Height, Awards, Ethnicity, Parents, Net Worth, Instagram

Gonçalo Filipe Waddington Marques de Oliveira, famously known as Gonçalo Waddington, is a versatile Portuguese actor, director, playwright, and screenwriter celebrated for his contributions to theater, television, and film.

He has built a distinguished career in Portuguese cinema and stage, often collaborating on acclaimed projects, and is particularly recognized for his directorial debut with the film Patrick (2019) as well as roles in internationally noted works like Arabian Nights trilogy and Grand Tour.

Profile

• Full Name: Gonçalo Filipe Waddington Marques de Oliveira
• Stage Name: Gonçalo Waddington
• Born: 25, September 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: Lisbon, Portugal
• Nationality: Portuguese
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Playwright, Screenwriter
• Height: 1.75m
• Parents: Pedro Marques de Oliveira, Luísa Waddington
• Siblings: Marta Helena Waddington Marques de Oliveira
• Spouse: Carla Maciel (m. 2002)
• Children: Luísa Maciel Waddington, Mário Maciel Waddington
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Gonçalo Filipe Waddington Marques de Oliveira was born on September 25, 1977, in Lisbon, Portugal. He grew up in a family with his parents, Pedro Marques de Oliveira and Luísa Waddington, alongside his younger sister, Marta Helena Waddington Marques de Oliveira.

He trained in theater and performance at the Escola Profissional de Teatro de Cascais from 1994 to 1997, supplemented by workshops in Commedia dell’Arte and other acting techniques.

His ethnicity is Portuguese with partial English ancestry through his mother’s lineage, and details about religion remain private.

Career

Gonçalo Waddington began his career while still in drama school, making his television debut in 1996 with the series Polícias. He quickly transitioned to stage work under renowned directors at theaters like Teatro Experimental de Cascais and Teatro Nacional D. Maria II, establishing himself as a prominent theater actor and later expanding into television roles in telenovelas and series.

He gained wider recognition through collaborations in film and theater, including roles in Blood of My Blood and the Arabian Nights trilogy directed by Miguel Gomes, while also venturing into writing and directing plays such as Albertine, The Celestial Continent.

Waddington co-created and starred in the comedic TV series Odisseia in 2013, and directed stage productions of classics like Ibsen’s Rosmersholm and The Wild Duck. His screenwriting credits include Mosquito (2020).

Gonçalo Waddington has directed shorts like Immaculate (2013) and Nameless, before his feature debut Patrick (2019), which premiered internationally and explored complex themes.

He continues to act in notable films such as Remains of the Wind (2022) and Grand Tour (2024), maintaining a strong presence in Portuguese and European independent cinema alongside ongoing theater work.

Social Media

• Twitter Handle: @G_Waddington

Personal Life

Gonçalo Waddington has been married to actress Carla Maciel since 2002, and the couple frequently collaborates professionally on stage and screen. They have two children: daughter Luísa Maciel Waddington, born in 2004, and son Mário Maciel Waddington, born around 2009.

The family maintains a relatively private life focused on the arts, with Waddington occasionally sharing insights into his interests in literature, cinema, and social issues.

Filmography

• Polícias (1996)
• Blood of My Blood (2011)
• Arabian Nights: Volume 2 – The Desolate One (2015)
• The Portuguese Falcon (2015)
• Patrick (2019)
• Mosquito (2020)
• Remains of the Wind (2022)
• Grand Tour (2024)

Net Worth

Gonçalo Waddington has an estimated net worth of $1 million. His primary sources of income stem from a long career in acting across theater, television, and film, supplemented by earnings from directing, screenwriting, and playwriting in the Portuguese and European arts scene.