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Abel Pêra | |
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| Born | 16 November 1891 |
| Died | 27 September 1975 (aged 83) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1914–1975 |
| Relatives | Manuel Pêra (brother) |
Abel Pêra (16 November 1891 – 27 September 1975) was a Portuguese actor based in Brazil. He was brother of the Portuguese actor Manuel Pêra.
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