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Selton Mello
Acting

Selton Mello
Homepage
http://www.seltonmello.blogger.com.br/
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1972-12-30,Passos, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Gender
Male
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.

Filmography

The Invisible Woman

6.1

The Invisible Woman
2009-06-05

Four Days in September

7.485

Four Days in September
1997-10-01

The Rogue's Trial

6.643

The Rogue's Trial
2024-12-25

8.408

A Dog's Will
2000-09-15

7.02

Drained
2006-09-27

6.688

Dry Movie
2005-04-14

6.395

Jean Charles
2009-06-26

O Coronel e o Lobisomem

5.5

O Coronel e o Lobisomem
2005-10-01

To the Left of the Father

7.1

To the Left of the Father
2001-10-29

4.412

Federal
2010-10-29

My Name Ain't Johnny

7.1

My Name Ain't Johnny
2008-01-04

Lisbela and the Prisoner

7.828

Lisbela and the Prisoner
2003-08-22

Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented

6.429

Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented
2001-11-09

The Herb of the Rat

5.3

The Herb of the Rat
2009-06-10

Slightly Out of Tune

5.786

Slightly Out of Tune
2008-08-29

7.897

I'm Still Here
2024-09-19

7.2

The Clown
2011-10-28

5.6

Bury Your Dead
2025-10-30

Uma Escola Atrapalhada

4.4

Uma Escola Atrapalhada
1990-06-29

Lope: The Outlaw

5.3

Lope: The Outlaw
2010-09-03

3.6

Billi Pig
2012-03-02

4

Kings & Rats
2012-02-17

Tarantino's Mind

7.1

Tarantino's Mind
2006-01-04

7.076

Trash
2014-10-09

Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury

7.199

Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury
2013-03-07

The Movie of My Life

7.3

The Movie of My Life
2017-08-03

My Hindu Friend

4

My Hindu Friend
2016-03-03

5.952

Girls from ABC
2003-12-18

The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus

9

The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
2023-01-30

6.1

Soundtrack
2017-07-06

6.492

Lino
2017-09-07

5.722

Nina
2004-01-28

Reflections of a Blender

7.8

Reflections of a Blender
2010-08-19

The Battle of Canudos

6.892

The Battle of Canudos
1997-10-03

6.083

Lamarca
1994-05-01

Aperana Street 52

5.2

Aperana Street 52
2012-01-20

Making of O Auto da Compadecida

0

Making of O Auto da Compadecida
2000-01-01

0

Câmera, Close!
2005-08-05

Babenco: Tell Me When I Die

7.206

Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
2020-11-26

5.898

Anaconda
2025-12-24

Tributo: Francisco Cuoco

10

Tributo: Francisco Cuoco
2025-06-06

0

La Perra
2026-05-18

Você Não Sabe Quem Eu Sou

6

Você Não Sabe Quem Eu Sou
2018-06-17

0

The Alienist

9.5

Sete Vidas
2007-08-28

Diário de Novas Lembranças

0

Diário de Novas Lembranças
2014-09-27

I Don’t Even Know Who I Was

0

I Don’t Even Know Who I Was

0

Zero K

The Invisible Woman

6.167

The Invisible Woman
2011-05-31

Sessão de Terapia

8.3

Sessão de Terapia
2012-10-01

7.923

Os Normais
2001-06-01

8.3

Lady Night
2017-04-10

In the Emperor's Times

7.5

In the Emperor's Times
2021-08-09

7

The Mechanism
2018-03-23

8.333

Os Aspones
2004-11-05

8.9

Body to Body
1984-11-26

7.265

Os Maias
2001-01-09

You Were Never Alone

6.7

You Were Never Alone
2021-06-29

Stone Over Stone

6.6

Stone Over Stone
1992-01-06

The Next Victim

7.5

The Next Victim
1995-03-13

7

Tropicaliente
1994-05-16

6.9

The Untamed
1997-02-17

Strength of Desire

8.2

Strength of Desire
1999-05-10

The Eye Of Fury

7.7

The Eye Of Fury
1993-09-06

A Comédia da Vida Privada

8.5

A Comédia da Vida Privada
1994-08-03

7.8

Little Missy
1986-04-28

O Auto da Compadecida

9

O Auto da Compadecida
1999-01-05

A Invenção do Brasil

9

A Invenção do Brasil
2000-04-19

4.5

O Sistema
2007-11-02

7.9

Miracle Hands
2010-08-10

Treze Dias Longe do Sol

5

Treze Dias Longe do Sol
2017-11-02

Dangerous Liaisons

6.4

Dangerous Liaisons
2016-01-04

7.923

Os Normais
2001-06-01

8

Brava Gente
2000-12-26

8

Brava Gente
2000-12-26

0

Braço de Ferro
1983-05-09

O Auto da Compadecida 2

8.667

O Auto da Compadecida 2
2026-01-05

0

Dona Santa
1981-09-26