Selton Mello
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.
Fotos
Películas (52)
La Perra
2026 · Duda
Anaconda
2025 · Santiago
Bury Your Dead
2025 · Edgar Wilson
Tributo: Francisco Cuoco
2025 · Self
The Rogue's Trial
2024 · Chicó, Associate Producer
Aún estoy aquí
2024 · Rubens Paiva
Tá Roxeda
2023 · Art Department Coordinator
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
2023
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
2020 · Banquet Attendee
Você Não Sabe Quem Eu Sou
2018 · Self
Lino
2017 · Lino (voice)
The Movie of My Life
2017 · Paco, Director, Executive Producer, Screenplay
Soundtrack
2017 · Cris, Co-Producer
My Hindu Friend
2016 · Common Man
Trash
2014 · Frederico
Diário de Novas Lembranças
2014 · Narrator
Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury
2013 · Abeguar / Balaio / Cau / JC (voice), Associate Producer
Billi Pig
2012 · Wanderlei
Kings & Rats
2012 · Troy Somerset, Associate Producer
Aperana Street 52
2012 · Self
The Clown
2011 · Benjamim / Palhaço Pangaré, Director, Screenplay, Co-Producer, Editor
Federal
2010 · Dani
Lope: The Outlaw
2010 · Marqués de las Navas
Reflections of a Blender
2010 · Liquidificador (voz)
Jean Charles
2009 · Jean Charles
The Herb of the Rat
2009 · Ele
The Invisible Woman
2009 · Pedro
December
2008 · Editor, Director, Screenplay, Co-Producer
Slightly Out of Tune
2008 · Dico - young
My Name Ain't Johnny
2008 · João Guilherme Estrella
Sete Vidas
2007 · voz do Gato
Drained
2006 · Lourenço, Associate Producer
Quando o Tempo Cair
2006 · Director, Screenplay, Producer, Editor
Tarantino's Mind
2006 · Friend #2
O Coronel e o Lobisomem
2005 · Pernambuco Nogueira
Câmera, Close!
2005 · Himself
Dry Movie
2005 · Bob
Nina
2004 · Amigo de Ana
Girls from ABC
2003 · Salesiano
Lisbela and the Prisoner
2003 · Leléu
Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented
2001 · Diogo Álvares, Caramuru
A la izquierda del padre
2001 · André
El Auto De La Compadecida
2000 · Chicó
Making of O Auto da Compadecida
2000
The Battle of Canudos
1997 · Tenente Luís da Gama
Four Days in September
1997 · César / Oswaldo
Lamarca
1994 · Ivan
Uma Escola Atrapalhada
1990 · Renan
The Alienist
· Simão Bacamarte, Director
I Don’t Even Know Who I Was
Zero K
Flora
· Remo
Series (30)
The Rogue's Trial (TV Series)
2026 · Chicó, Associate Producer
In the Emperor's Times
2021 · Dom Pedro II, Imperador do Brasil
You Were Never Alone
2021 · Self
The Mechanism
2018 · Marco Ruffo
Treze Dias Longe do Sol
2017 · Saulo Garcez
Lady Night
2017 · Self
O País do Cinema
2016 · Self
Dangerous Liaisons
2016 · Augusto de Valmont
Sessão de Terapia
2012 · Dr. Caio Barone, Director, Associate Producer
The Invisible Woman
2011 · Pedro, Director
Miracle Hands
2010 · Dimas Bevilláqua
O Sistema
2007 · Matias Cadore / Matt, Director
Os Aspones
2004 · Tales
Os Normais
2001 · Nilo, Bernardo
Os Maias
2001 · João da Ega
Brava Gente
2000 · Daniel, Sardinha
A Invenção do Brasil
2000 · Diogo Álvares, o Caramuru
Força de um Desejo
1999 · Abelardo Silveira Sobral
O Auto da Compadecida
1999 · Chicó
The Battle of Canudos (Minisseries)
1997 · Tenente Luís da Gama
A Indomada
1997 · Emanuel Faruk
The Next Victim
1995 · Antônio Mestieri (Tonico)
A Comédia da Vida Privada
1994
Tropicaliente
1994 · Vitor Velasquez
Olho no Olho
1993 · João Carlos Zapata (Juca)
Pedra Sobre Pedra
1992 · Bruno
Little Missy
1986 · Rafael (criança)
Power Play
1984 · Ronaldo Pellegrini
Braço de Ferro
1983 · Raimundo
Dona Santa
1981 · Sidney