Gracindo Júnior, stage name of Epaminondas Xavier Gracindo (Rio de Janeiro, May 21, 1943 – Rio de Janeiro, September 1, 2026), was a Brazilian actor, lyricist, director, author and screenwriter. He is the son of the great actor Paulo Gracindo. Gracindo Júnior, stage name of Epaminondas Xavier Gracindo (Rio de Janeiro, May 21, 1943 – Rio de Janeiro, September 1, 2026), was a Brazilian actor, lyricist, director, author and screenwriter. He is the son of the great actor Paulo Gracindo.