Selton Mello
Acting
Born: December 30, 1972 (age 53) · Passos, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Highest Rated
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.
Known for
Anaconda
2025
A Dog's Will
2000
I'm Still Here
2024
Trash
2014
Lisbela and the Prisoner
2003
My Name Ain't Johnny
2008
The Invisible Woman
2009
The Clown
2011
Drained
2006
Four Days in September
1997
The Mechanism
2018
The Rogue's Trial
2024
Photos (5)
Movies (41)
Anaconda
Santiago
A Dog's Will
Chicó
I'm Still Here
Rubens Paiva
Trash
Frederico
To the Left of the Father
André
The Rogue's Trial
Chicó
Four Days in September
César / Oswaldo
Nina
Amigo de Ana
La Perra
Duda
Drained
Lourenço
The Clown
Benjamim / Palhaço Pangaré
Sete Vidas
voz do Gato
Lino
Lino (voice)
Dry Movie
Bob
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
Banquet Attendee
Lope: The Outlaw
Marqués de las Navas
Reflections of a Blender
Liquidificador (voz)
Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury
Abeguar / Balaio / Cau / JC (voice)
Uma Escola Atrapalhada
Renan
Girls from ABC
Salesiano
Bury Your Dead
Edgar Wilson
Jean Charles
Jean Charles
The Battle of Canudos
Tenente Luís da Gama
The Movie of My Life
Paco
The Invisible Woman
Pedro
Slightly Out of Tune
Dico - young
My Hindu Friend
Common Man
My Name Ain't Johnny
João Guilherme Estrella
Billi Pig
Wanderlei
Kings & Rats
Troy Somerset
Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented
Diogo Álvares, Caramuru
Soundtrack
Cris
Lamarca
Ivan
Tarantino's Mind
Friend #2
The Herb of the Rat
Ele
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
2023
Federal
Dani
O Coronel e o Lobisomem
Pernambuco Nogueira
Making of O Auto da Compadecida
2000
Diário de Novas Lembranças
Narrator
Lisbela and the Prisoner
Leléu
TV Shows (28)
Brava Gente
Daniel · 1 eps
Brava Gente
Sardinha · 1 eps
Little Missy
Rafael (criança) · 1 eps
Força de um Desejo
Abelardo Silveira Sobral · 226 eps
Sessão de Terapia
Dr. Caio Barone · 105 eps
The Next Victim
Antônio Mestieri (Tonico) · 203 eps
In the Emperor's Times
Dom Pedro II, Imperador do Brasil · 154 eps
Pedra Sobre Pedra
Bruno · 179 eps
Tropicaliente
Vitor Velasquez · 194 eps
A Indomada
Emanuel Faruk · 203 eps
Power Play
Ronaldo Pellegrini · 179 eps
Olho no Olho
João Carlos Zapata (Juca) · 185 eps
Os Maias
João da Ega · 42 eps
Braço de Ferro
Raimundo · 110 eps
The Mechanism
Marco Ruffo · 16 eps
The Invisible Woman
Pedro · 13 eps
Miracle Hands
Dimas Bevilláqua · 9 eps
O Auto da Compadecida
Chicó · 4 eps
Os Normais
Nilo · 1 eps
Os Normais
Bernardo · 15 eps
The Rogue's Trial (TV Series)
Chicó · 4 eps
O Sistema
Matias Cadore / Matt · 6 eps
A Comédia da Vida Privada
1 eps
Dangerous Liaisons
Augusto de Valmont · 10 eps
Treze Dias Longe do Sol
Saulo Garcez · 10 eps
Os Aspones
Tales · 7 eps
Guerra de Canudos - Minissérie
Tenente Luís da Gama · 4 eps
A Invenção do Brasil
Diogo Álvares, o Caramuru · 3 eps
Self / Appearances (6)
Upcoming (2)
Directing (7)
Writing (4)
Producing (11)
Sessão de Terapia
Associate Producer
The Rogue's Trial (TV Series)
Associate Producer
The Rogue's Trial
Associate Producer
Drained
Associate Producer
The Clown
Co-Producer
Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury
Associate Producer
The Movie of My Life
Executive Producer
Quando o Tempo Cair
Producer
Kings & Rats
Associate Producer
Soundtrack
Co-Producer
December
Co-Producer
