In 1941 he started performing comedy in the radio theater programs of the São Paulo radio station "Rádio Record", — which would later become one of the top television and radio networks of Brazil — "Rede Record". He remained with that network until his retirement in 1972; giving his voice to various popular characters created together with writer Osvaldo Moles, like: "Pernafina, Zé" "Cunversa," and "Jean Rubinet" (a parody of a French movie star). He also played parts in the movies: "Pif-Paf" (1945) and "Caídos do Céu" ("Fallen from Heaven") (1946), both directed by Ademar Gonzaga. In 1949 he married Matilde de Lutiis, who would be his companion and co-author for the next 50 years.