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Nelson Sardelli

Actor · Born September 20, 1934

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Biography

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.

Acted in 4

1980s

  1. 1982

    Fake-Out

    Danny Parelli

1970s

  1. 1977

    The Trapalhões

    TV · 18 Seasons · Comedy

    81
  2. 1970

    Myra Breckinridge

    Mario

1960s

  1. 1963

    Homesick for St. Paul

    Chorus Boy

Appearances2

2020s

  1. 2025

    My Mom Jayne

    Self

    84

2010s

  1. 2015

    Jayne Mansfield: The Tragedy of a Blonde

    Self (archive footage)