Selton Mello

Selton Mello

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Selton Mello

Biography

Selton Mello, 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 on December 30, 1972, 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.

Top Movie Cast

The Invisible Woman
The Invisible Womantrue- Pedro

2009-06-05

6.1
Four Days in September
Four Days in Septembertrue- César / Oswaldo

1997-10-01

7.5
The Rogue's Trial
The Rogue's Trialtrue- Chicó

2024-12-25

7.1
A Dog's Will
A Dog's Willtrue- Chicó

2000-09-15

8.4
Dry Movie
Dry Movietrue- Bob

2005-04-14

6.5
Drained
Drainedtrue- Lourenço

2006-09-27

7.1
Jean Charles
Jean Charlestrue- Jean Charles

2009-06-26

6.3
O Coronel e o Lobisomem
O Coronel e o Lobisomemtrue- Pernambuco Nogueira

2005-10-01

5.4
To the Left of the Father
To the Left of the Fathertrue- André

2001-10-29

7.2
Federal
Federaltrue- Dani

2010-10-29

4.6
My Name Ain't Johnny
My Name Ain't Johnnytrue- João Guilherme Estrella

2008-01-04

7.1
Lisbela and the Prisoner
Lisbela and the Prisonertrue- Leléu

2003-08-22

7.8
Caramuru: The Invention of Brazil
Caramuru: The Invention of Braziltrue- Diogo Álvares, Caramuru

2001-11-09

6.3
The Herb of the Rat
The Herb of the Rattrue- Ele

2008-06-26

5.6
Slightly Out of Tune
Slightly Out of Tunetrue- Dico - young

2008-08-29

5.5
I'm Still Here
I'm Still Heretrue- Rubens Paiva

2024-09-19

8.0
The Clown
The Clowntrue- Benjamin / Palhaço Pangaré

2011-10-28

7.2
Bury Your Dead
Bury Your Deadtrue- Edgar Wilson

2024-10-04

0.0
Uma Escola Atrapalhada
Uma Escola Atrapalhadatrue- Renan

1990-06-29

4.1
Lope: The Outlaw
Lope: The Outlawtrue- Marqués de las Navas

2010-09-03

5.4
Billi Pig
Billi Pigtrue- Wanderlei

2012-03-02

3.9
Kings & Rats
Kings & Ratstrue- Troy Somerset

2012-02-17

3.6
Tarantino's Mind
Tarantino's Mindtrue- Friend #2

2006-01-04

7.0
Trash
Trashtrue- Frederico

2014-10-09

7.1
Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury
Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Furytrue- Abeguar / Balaio / Cau / JC (voice)

2013-03-07

7.3
The Movie of My Life
The Movie of My Lifetrue- Paco

2017-08-03

7.4
My Hindu Friend
My Hindu Friendtrue- Common Man

2016-03-03

4.2
Garotas do ABC
Garotas do ABCtrue- Salesiano

2003-12-18

5.8
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bustrue

2023-01-30

9.0
Soundtrack
Soundtracktrue- Cris

2017-07-06

6.5
Lino
Linotrue- Lino (voice)

2017-09-07

6.5
All Paulos in the World - Paulo José
All Paulos in the World - Paulo Josétrue- Self

2017-10-14

6.3
Nina
Ninatrue- Amigo de Ana

2004-01-28

5.8
Reflections of a Blender
Reflections of a Blendertrue- Liquidificador (voz)

2010-08-19

7.9
Guerra de Canudos
Guerra de Canudostrue- Tenente Luís da Gama

1997-10-03

6.7
Você Não Sabe Quem Eu Sou
Você Não Sabe Quem Eu Soutrue- Self

2018-06-17

6.0
Lamarca
Lamarcatrue- Ivan

1994-05-01

5.9
Aperana Street 52
Aperana Street 52true- Self

2012-01-20

5.2
Making of O Auto da Compadecida
Making of O Auto da Compadecidatrue

2000-01-01

0.0
Câmera, Close!
Câmera, Close!true- Himself

2005-08-05

0.0
Brazilian Cinema in the 20th Century
Brazilian Cinema in the 20th Centurytrue- Narrator

2017-03-31

0.0
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
Babenco: Tell Me When I Dietrue- Banquet Attendee

2020-11-26

7.0
Olhos Livres
Olhos Livrestrue- arquivo

2021-08-22

0.0
Anaconda
Anacondatrue

2025-12-25

0.0

Top Movie Crew

December
Decembertrue

Editing

2008-11-21

7.4
December
Decembertrue

Directing

2008-11-21

7.4
December
Decembertrue

Writing

2008-11-21

7.4
The Clown
The Clowntrue

Directing

2011-10-28

7.2
The Clown
The Clowntrue

Writing

2011-10-28

7.2
The Movie of My Life
The Movie of My Lifetrue

Directing

2017-08-03

7.4
December
Decembertrue

Production

2008-11-21

7.4
Drained
Drainedtrue

Production

2006-09-27

7.1
Kings & Rats
Kings & Ratstrue

Production

2012-02-17

3.6
Soundtrack
Soundtracktrue

Production

2017-07-06

6.5
The Movie of My Life
The Movie of My Lifetrue

Production

2017-08-03

7.4
The Clown
The Clowntrue

Production

2011-10-28

7.2
The Clown
The Clowntrue

Editing

2011-10-28

7.2
Quando o Tempo Cair
Quando o Tempo Cairtrue

Directing

2006-08-24

0.0
Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury
Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Furytrue

Production

2013-03-07

7.3
The Rogue's Trial
The Rogue's Trialtrue

Production

2024-12-25

7.1
The Movie of My Life
The Movie of My Lifetrue

Writing

2017-08-03

7.4
Quando o Tempo Cair
Quando o Tempo Cairtrue

Writing

2006-08-24

0.0
Quando o Tempo Cair
Quando o Tempo Cairtrue

Production

2006-08-24

0.0

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