Gerson Brenner, born Gérson dos Santos Oliveira, was a Brazilian actor and model who became known in the 1990s. He appeared in several TV Globo telenovelas and programs during that decade. His career was interrupted in 1998, when he was robbed and shot in the head, an injury that left him with serious consequences for the rest of his life. He died in São Paulo in March 2026 at the age of 66.
Career
Brenner worked as a model before moving into acting. In the 1990s he took roles in a number of television productions broadcast by TV Globo, Brazil's largest network, including telenovelas and variety programs. His stage name was used throughout his professional work, which made him recognizable to Brazilian television audiences of the period.
Shooting and later life
In 1998 Brenner was the victim of a robbery in which he was shot in the head. The attack ended his acting career and caused serious, lasting effects on his health. He lived with these consequences for the rest of his life.
Death
Brenner died from multiple organ failure in São Paulo on 23 March 2026, at the age of 66. He was born Gérson dos Santos Oliveira on 22 December 1959.