Antonio Pinto was born in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. He is known for his work on Colateral (2004), Cidade de Deus (2002) and A Hospedeira (2013).

Son of famed cartoonist Ziraldo, brother of film and stage director Daniela Thomas, brother of film director Fabrizia Alves Pinto, first cousin of film actor Fernando Alves Pinto.