Son of Geraldo Lins (army officer) and Leia Guimarães Lins.
Studied in the Army School.
He's graduated in industrial chemistry in 1969 by Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
Was a presence in the Song Festival in 1968 where he participated with the song "Até Ao Amanhecer".
Father of actor Claudio Lins (b. 1972), João Lins (b. 1975) and Luciana Lins (b. 1971) with actress and singer Lucinha Lins.