Selton Mello
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 30, 1972 (age 53)
- Birthplace
- Passos, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Biography
Selton Figueiredo Melo, known as Selton Mello (born December 30, 1972) one of Brazil’s most respected actors and directors, has built a remarkable career spanning four decades. From his beginnings as a child actor to his status as a celebrated artist, Mello has consistently demonstrated his passion for storytelling and connection with audiences. Born in Passos, Minas Gerais, Mello began acting in Brazilian television soap operas during the 1980s. His talent quickly earned him recognition, leading to his transition to cinema. In the 1990s, he gained acclaim with films such as Lavoura Arcaica (To the Left of the Father) and O Auto da Compadecida (A Dog’s Will). The latter remains a cultural classic, with Mello’s role as Chicó highlighting his comedic timing and depth. Mello’s versatility as an actor is evident in his diverse filmography, including Meu Nome Não É Johnny (My Name Ain’t Johnny)* and Jean Charles, a poignant portrayal of a Brazilian immigrant’s tragic story. In Ainda Estou Aqui (I’m Still Here), directed by Walter Salles, Mello delivered a powerful performance as Rubens Paiva, a congressman disappeared during Brazil’s military dictatorship. Beyond acting, Mello has excelled as a director. His 2011 film O Palhaço (The Clown), which explores themes of identity and purpose, received widespread acclaim and numerous awards. His second directorial work, O Filme da Minha Vida (The Movie of My Life), further showcased his storytelling ability, earning accolades at the Rome Film Festival. A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Mello plays a key role in promoting Brazilian cinema internationally. With over 40 years in the industry, Selton Mello remains a significant figure, celebrated for his contributions as an actor, director, and cultural embassador.
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Filmography
The Alienist
Movie · as Simão Bacamarte
I Don’t Even Know Who I Was
Movie
Zero K
Movie
Flora
Movie · as Remo
La Perra
Movie · as Duda
The Rogue's Trial (TV Series)
TV · as Chicó · 4 eps
Bury Your Dead
Movie · as Edgar Wilson
Anaconda
Movie · as Santiago
Tributo: Francisco Cuoco
Movie · as Self
The Rogue's Trial
Movie · as Chicó
I'm Still Here
Movie · as Rubens Paiva
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
Movie
In the Emperor's Times
TV · as Dom Pedro II, Imperador do Brasil · 154 eps
You Were Never Alone
TV · as Self · 7 eps
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
Movie · as Banquet Attendee
Você Não Sabe Quem Eu Sou
Movie · as Self
The Mechanism
TV · as Marco Ruffo · 16 eps
The Movie of My Life
Movie · as Paco
Soundtrack
Movie · as Cris
Lino
Movie · as Lino (voice)
Lady Night
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Treze Dias Longe do Sol
TV · as Saulo Garcez · 10 eps
My Hindu Friend
Movie · as Common Man
Dangerous Liaisons
TV · as Augusto de Valmont · 10 eps
O País do Cinema
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Trash
Movie · as Frederico
Diário de Novas Lembranças
Movie · as Narrator
Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury
Movie · as Abeguar / Balaio / Cau / JC (voice)
Billi Pig
Movie · as Wanderlei
Kings & Rats
Movie · as Troy Somerset
Aperana Street 52
Movie · as Self
Sessão de Terapia
TV · as Dr. Caio Barone · 105 eps
The Clown
Movie · as Benjamim / Palhaço Pangaré
The Invisible Woman
TV · as Pedro · 13 eps
Federal
Movie · as Dani
Lope: The Outlaw
Movie · as Marqués de las Navas
Reflections of a Blender
Movie · as Liquidificador (voz)
Miracle Hands
TV · as Dimas Bevilláqua · 9 eps
The Invisible Woman
Movie · as Pedro
Jean Charles
Movie · as Jean Charles
The Herb of the Rat
Movie · as Ele
My Name Ain't Johnny
Movie · as João Guilherme Estrella
Slightly Out of Tune
Movie · as Dico - young
Sete Vidas
Movie · as voz do Gato
O Sistema
TV · as Matias Cadore / Matt · 6 eps
Drained
Movie · as Lourenço
Tarantino's Mind
Movie · as Friend #2
Dry Movie
Movie · as Bob
O Coronel e o Lobisomem
Movie · as Pernambuco Nogueira
Câmera, Close!
Movie · as Himself
Nina
Movie · as Amigo de Ana
Os Aspones
TV · as Tales · 7 eps
Lisbela and the Prisoner
Movie · as Leléu
Girls from ABC
Movie · as Salesiano
To the Left of the Father
Movie · as André
Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented
Movie · as Diogo Álvares, Caramuru
Os Normais
TV · as Nilo, Bernardo · 1 ep
Os Maias
TV · as João da Ega · 42 eps
A Dog's Will
Movie · as Chicó
Making of O Auto da Compadecida
Movie
A Invenção do Brasil
TV · as Diogo Álvares, o Caramuru · 3 eps
Brava Gente
TV · as Daniel, Sardinha · 1 ep
Força de um Desejo
TV · as Abelardo Silveira Sobral · 226 eps
O Auto da Compadecida
TV · as Chicó · 4 eps
Four Days in September
Movie · as César / Oswaldo
The Battle of Canudos
Movie · as Tenente Luís da Gama
A Indomada
TV · as Emanuel Faruk · 203 eps
The Battle of Canudos (Minisseries)
TV · as Tenente Luís da Gama · 4 eps
The Next Victim
TV · as Antônio Mestieri (Tonico) · 203 eps
Lamarca
Movie · as Ivan
Tropicaliente
TV · as Vitor Velasquez · 194 eps
A Comédia da Vida Privada
TV · 1 ep
Olho no Olho
TV · as João Carlos Zapata (Juca) · 185 eps
Pedra Sobre Pedra
TV · as Bruno · 179 eps
Uma Escola Atrapalhada
Movie · as Renan
Little Missy
TV · as Rafael (criança) · 1 ep
Body to Body
TV · as Ronaldo Pellegrini · 179 eps
Braço de Ferro
TV · as Raimundo · 145 eps
Dona Santa
TV · as Sidney · 24 eps