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Selton Mello

Acting 53 years old Passos, Minas Gerais, Brazil ★ 1.8
Born: December 30, 1972

Biography

Selton Figueiredo Melo (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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Known For

Anaconda
Anaconda Santiago 2025
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die Banquet Attendee 2020
Força de um Desejo
Força de um Desejo Abelardo Silveira Sobral 1999
The Movie of My Life
The Movie of My Life Paco 2017
A Próxima Vítima
A Próxima Vítima Antônio Mestieri (Tonico) 1995

Filmography

Acting Credits (76)

O Auto da Compadecida 2
O Auto da Compadecida 2 Chicó 2026
Anaconda
Anaconda Santiago 2025
Bury Your Dead
Bury Your Dead Edgar Wilson 2025
Tributo: Francisco Cuoco
Tributo: Francisco Cuoco Self 2025
The Rogue's Trial
The Rogue's Trial Chicó 2024
I'm Still Here
I'm Still Here Rubens Paiva 2024
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus 2023
Nos Tempos do Imperador
Nos Tempos do Imperador Dom Pedro II, Imperador do Brasil 2021
You Were Never Alone
You Were Never Alone Self 2021
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die Banquet Attendee 2020
Você Não Sabe Quem Eu Sou
Você Não Sabe Quem Eu Sou Self 2018
The Mechanism
The Mechanism Marco Ruffo 2018
Treze Dias Longe do Sol
Treze Dias Longe do Sol Saulo Garcez 2017
Lino
Lino Lino (voice) 2017
The Movie of My Life
The Movie of My Life Paco 2017
Soundtrack
Soundtrack Cris 2017
Lady Night
Lady Night Self 2017
My Hindu Friend
My Hindu Friend Common Man 2016
Dangerous Liaisons
Dangerous Liaisons Augusto de Valmont 2016
Trash
Trash Frederico 2014
Diário de Novas Lembranças
Diário de Novas Lembranças Narrator 2014
Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury
Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury Abeguar / Balaio / Cau / JC (voice) 2013
Sessão de Terapia
Sessão de Terapia Dr. Caio Barone 2012
Billi Pig
Billi Pig Wanderlei 2012
Kings & Rats
Kings & Rats Troy Somerset 2012
Aperana Street 52
Aperana Street 52 Self 2012
The Clown
The Clown Benjamim / Palhaço Pangaré 2011
The Invisible Woman
The Invisible Woman Pedro 2011
Federal
Federal Dani 2010
Lope: The Outlaw
Lope: The Outlaw Marqués de las Navas 2010
Reflections of a Blender
Reflections of a Blender Liquidificador (voz) 2010
Miracle Hands
Miracle Hands Dimas Bevilláqua 2010
Jean Charles
Jean Charles Jean Charles 2009
The Herb of the Rat
The Herb of the Rat Ele 2009
The Invisible Woman
The Invisible Woman Pedro 2009
Slightly Out of Tune
Slightly Out of Tune Dico - young 2008
My Name Ain't Johnny
My Name Ain't Johnny João Guilherme Estrella 2008
O Sistema
O Sistema Matias Cadore / Matt 2007
Sete Vidas
Sete Vidas voz do Gato 2007
Drained
Drained Lourenço 2006
Tarantino's Mind
Tarantino's Mind Friend #2 2006
O Coronel e o Lobisomem
O Coronel e o Lobisomem Pernambuco Nogueira 2005
Câmera, Close!
Câmera, Close! Himself 2005
Dry Movie
Dry Movie Bob 2005
Os Aspones
Os Aspones Tales 2004
Nina
Nina Amigo de Ana 2004
Girls from ABC
Girls from ABC Salesiano 2003
Lisbela and the Prisoner
Lisbela and the Prisoner Leléu 2003
Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented
Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented Diogo Álvares, Caramuru 2001
To the Left of the Father
To the Left of the Father André 2001
Os Normais
Os Normais Nilo 2001
Os Normais
Os Normais Bernardo 2001
Os Maias
Os Maias João da Ega 2001
Brava Gente
Brava Gente Daniel 2000
Brava Gente
Brava Gente Sardinha 2000
A Dog's Will
A Dog's Will Chicó 2000
A Invenção do Brasil
A Invenção do Brasil Diogo Álvares, o Caramuru 2000
Making of O Auto da Compadecida
Making of O Auto da Compadecida 2000
Força de um Desejo
Força de um Desejo Abelardo Silveira Sobral 1999
O Auto da Compadecida
O Auto da Compadecida Chicó 1999
The Battle of Canudos
The Battle of Canudos Tenente Luís da Gama 1997
Four Days in September
Four Days in September César / Oswaldo 1997
A Indomada
A Indomada Emanuel Faruk 1997
A Próxima Vítima
A Próxima Vítima Antônio Mestieri (Tonico) 1995
A Comédia da Vida Privada
A Comédia da Vida Privada 1994
Tropicaliente
Tropicaliente Vitor Velasquez 1994
Lamarca
Lamarca Ivan 1994
Olho no Olho
Olho no Olho João Carlos Zapata (Juca) 1993
Pedra Sobre Pedra
Pedra Sobre Pedra Bruno 1992
A Messed-Up School
A Messed-Up School Renan 1990
Sinhá Moça
Sinhá Moça Rafael (criança) 1986
Corpo a Corpo
Corpo a Corpo Ronaldo Pellegrini 1984
Braço de Ferro
Braço de Ferro Raimundo 1983
La Perra
La Perra
The Alienist
The Alienist Simão Bacamarte
I Don’t Even Know Who I Was
I Don’t Even Know Who I Was

Directing Credits (8)

Writing Credits (4)

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