Nelson Dantas - Actor Profile

Nelson Dantas

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
49Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 17, 1927
Birth Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

About Nelson Dantas

Nelson Hannequim Dantas Filho (Rio de Janeiro, November 17, 1927 — Rio de Janeiro, March 18, 2006) was a Brazilian actor and producer. In 1981, was the recipient of the Festival de Gramado award. Dantas died in 2006 in Rio de Janeiro.

Nelson Dantas Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Nelson Dantas reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 49 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Nelson Dantas's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 45% of Nelson Dantas's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Saint and the Star, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Nelson Dantas Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nelson Dantas's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Nelson Dantas has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: As Noivas de Copacabana - O Filme Justino Super Hit Similar →
2006 Zuzu Angel Antônio Lamarca Hit Similar →
2003 The Storytellers Vicentino Hit Similar →
2001 Sonhos Tropicais Pereira Passos Super Hit Similar →
2000 Retrato Pintado - Super Hit Similar →
1999 Tiradentes Vice-rei Average Similar →
1998 Traveller Mestre Juca Hit Similar →
1998 Love and Co. Asprígio Average Similar →
1998 Midnight Farmacêutico Average Similar →
1998 The Nutty Boy 2 - Flop Similar →
1998 The Patriot Caldas Flop Similar →
1997 Four Days in September Toledo Super Hit Similar →
1996 O Capeta Carybé Narrador Super Hit Similar →
1994 Lamarca Pai de Lamarca Average Similar →
1993 Lúcio Cardoso - Flop Similar →
1991 A Maldição do Sanpaku Gold Average Similar →
1990 A Viagem de Volta - Super Hit Similar →
1989 Minas Texas Correia Average Similar →
1987 O Natal da Grande Família Raul Flop Similar →
1987 Urubus e Papagaios Desembargador Fausto Flop Similar →
1986 Fulaninha Porteiro Flop Similar →
1985 Noite Comendador Flop Similar →
1985 Chico Rei - Super Hit Similar →
1984 Memories of Prison Dr. Sarmento Hit Similar →
1984 The Blue Horse Pai Hit Similar →
1983 O Bom Burguês Billy Flop Similar →
1983 Bar Esperanza Ivan Guerra Average Similar →
1982 The Brazilwood Man Missionário Flop Similar →
1982 The Saint and the Star Maire Super Hit Similar →
1982 Insônia - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Cabaret Mineiro Paixão Flop Similar →
1981 Engraçadinha - Flop Similar →
1979 A Nelson Rodrigues - Flop Similar →
1978 A Noiva da Cidade Doutor Q.Q.Q. Super Hit Similar →
1976 Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands Clodoaldo Hit Similar →
1976 A$$untina of the Amerikas - Flop Similar →
1976 The Wedding Xavier Flop Similar →
1975 Aventuras d'um Detetive Português - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Go To Work You Bum! Mamede Flop Similar →
1973 O Picapau Amarelo Elias Turco Super Hit Similar →
1972 The Conspirators Padre Luís Vieira da Silva Hit Similar →
1971 Lucia McCartney, Call Girl F.A. Flop Similar →
1971 The Murdered House - Flop Similar →
1971 O Doce Esporte do Sexo - Hit Similar →
1970 The Alienist Sacristão Average Similar →
1968 Capitu Pádua Average Similar →
1962 Pluft, o Fantasminha Fantasma / Humano Super Hit Similar →
1954 Carnival in Caxias - Flop Similar →
1950 Almas Adversas - Super Hit Similar →

Nelson Dantas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nelson Dantas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nelson Dantas is "The Saint and the Star" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Nelson Dantas acted in?

Nelson Dantas has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nelson Dantas?

Other notable films include "O Capeta Carybé", "A Viagem de Volta", and "Chico Rei".

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