Nelson Sardelli

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Nelson Sardelli

Acting 92 September 20, 1934

Nelson Sardelli (born September 20, 1934) is a Brazilian-born singer, actor, and comedian of Italian descent. Best known as an entertainer in Las Vegas, Sardelli has acted in film…

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The Trapalhões

The Trapalhões

8.0 1977 TV Show
My Mom Jayne

My Mom Jayne

8.0 2025 Movie
Myra Breckinridge

Myra Breckinridge

4.5 1970 Movie
Jayne Mansfield: The Tragedy of a Blonde

Jayne Mansfield: The Tragedy of a Blonde

6.4 2015 Movie
Fake-Out

Fake-Out

4.1 1982 Movie
Homesick for St. Paul

Homesick for St. Paul

6.7 1963 Movie

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Nelson Sardelli (born September 20, 1934) is a Brazilian-born singer, actor, and comedian of Italian descent. Best known as an entertainer in Las Vegas, Sardelli has acted in films such as Myra Breckinridge and The Professionals. He was awarded the Golden Pillow Award from the International Entertainer School of Las Vegas in 2008. Sardelli is the biological father of actress Mariska Hargitay.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    My Mom Jayne

    Movie Self

  2. 2015
    Jayne Mansfield: The Tragedy of a Blonde

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  3. 1982
    Fake-Out

    Movie Danny Parelli

  4. 1977
    The Trapalhões

    TV show

  5. 1970
    Myra Breckinridge

    Movie Mario

  6. 1963
    Homesick for St. Paul

    Movie Chorus Boy