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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
December 30, 1972
Place of Birth
Passos, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Also Known As
- Selton Figueiredo Melo
Selton Mello
1.3 Popularity
Biography
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. In 2024, Mello continues to impact Brazilian cinema with anticipated projects like O Auto da Compadecida 2 and Bury Your Dead, reflecting his ability to adapt to diverse narratives. 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.
Known For
6.7
Santiago Braga
Anaconda
2025
4.8
Edgar Wilson
Bury Your Dead
2025
10.0
Self
Tributo: Francisco Cuoco
2025
6.7
Chicó
The Rogue's Trial
2024
7.9
Rubens Paiva
I'm Still Here
2024
9.0
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
2023
7.5
Dom Pedro II, Imperador do Brasil
Nos Tempos do Imperador
2021
6.7
Self
You Were Never Alone
2021
7.0
Banquet Attendee
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
2020
7.0
Marco Ruffo
The Mechanism
2018
Credits
Anaconda
as Santiago Braga
2025
6.7
Bury Your Dead
as Edgar Wilson
2025
4.8
Tributo: Francisco Cuoco
as Self
2025
10.0
The Rogue's Trial
as Chicó
2024
6.7
I'm Still Here
as Rubens Paiva
2024
7.9
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
2023
9.0
Nos Tempos do Imperador
as Dom Pedro II, Imperador do Brasil
2021
7.5
You Were Never Alone
as Self
2021
6.7
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
as Banquet Attendee
2020
7.0
The Mechanism
as Marco Ruffo
2018
7.0
Treze Dias Longe do Sol
as Saulo Garcez
2017
5.0
Lino
as Lino (voice)
2017
6.5
The Movie of My Life
as Paco
2017
7.3
Soundtrack
as Cris
2017
6.1
Lady Night
as Self
2017
8.3
My Hindu Friend
as Common Man
2016
4.0
Dangerous Liaisons
as Augusto de Valmont
2016
6.4
Trash
as Frederico
2014
7.1
Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury
as Abeguar / Balaio / Cau / JC (voice)
2013
7.2
Sessão de Terapia
as Dr. Caio Barone
2012
8.3
Billi Pig
as Wanderlei
2012
3.6
Kings & Rats
as Troy Somerset
2012
3.9
Aperana Street 52
as Self
2012
5.2
The Clown
as Benjamim / Palhaço Pangaré
2011
7.2
The Invisible Woman
as Pedro
2011
6.3
Federal
as Dani
2010
4.3
Lope: The Outlaw
as Marqués de las Navas
2010
5.3
Reflections of a Blender
as Liquidificador (voz)
2010
7.9
Miracle Hands
as Dimas Bevilláqua
2010
7.9
Jean Charles
as Jean Charles
2009
6.3
The Invisible Woman
as Pedro
2009
6.1
Slightly Out of Tune
as Dico - young
2008
5.5
The Herb of the Rat
as Ele
2008
5.4
My Name Ain't Johnny
as João Guilherme Estrella
2008
7.1
O Sistema
as Matias Cadore / Matt
2007
4.5
Drained
as Lourenço
2006
7.1
Tarantino's Mind
as Friend #2
2006
7.0
O Coronel e o Lobisomem
as Pernambuco Nogueira
2005
5.4
Câmera, Close!
as Himself
2005
0.0
Dry Movie
as Bob
2005
6.5
Os Aspones
as Tales
2004
8.5
Nina
as Amigo de Ana
2004
5.6
Girls from ABC
as Salesiano
2003
5.8
Lisbela and the Prisoner
as Leléu
2003
7.8
Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented
as Diogo Álvares, Caramuru
2001
6.3
To the Left of the Father
as André
2001
7.1
Os Normais
as Nilo
2001
7.8
Os Normais
as Bernardo
2001
7.8
Os Maias
as João da Ega
2001
7.1
Brava Gente
as Daniel
2000
7.5
Brava Gente
as Sardinha
2000
7.5
A Dog's Will
as Chicó
2000
8.4
🎬
A Invenção do Brasil
as Diogo Álvares, o Caramuru
2000
9.0
Making of O Auto da Compadecida
2000
0.0
The Power of Desire
as Abelardo Silveira Sobral
1999
8.1
O Auto da Compadecida
as Chicó
1999
8.9
The Battle of Canudos
as Tenente Luís da Gama
1997
6.8
Four Days in September
as César / Oswaldo
1997
7.5
A Indomada
as Emanuel Faruk
1997
6.5
A Próxima Vítima
as Antônio Mestieri (Tonico)
1995
7.3
A Comédia da Vida Privada
1994
10.0
Tropicaliente
as Vitor Velasquez
1994
6.8
Lamarca
as Ivan
1994
5.9
Olho no Olho
as João Carlos Zapata (Juca)
1993
6.5
Pedra Sobre Pedra
as Bruno
1992
6.6
Uma Escola Atrapalhada
as Renan
1990
4.2
Sinhá Moça
as Rafael (criança)
1986
8.0
Corpo a Corpo
as Ronaldo Pellegrini
1984
9.2
🎬
La Perra
N/A
0.0