Acting
Nelson Sardelli
EN, FR, DE cinema · 5 credits
Born
20 September 1934 (age 92)
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.
Known for
Filmography

My Mom Jayne
EN · 20258.0
as Self

Jayne Mansfield: The Tragedy of a Blonde
FR · 20156.4
as Self (archive footage)

Fake-Out
EN · 19824.1
as Danny Parelli

Myra Breckinridge
EN · 19704.6
as Mario

Homesick for St. Paul
DE · 19636.7
as Chorus Boy

