Nelson Sardelli

AliveKnown for Acting

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.

Filmography

My Mom Jayne
2025
as Self
Jayne Mansfield: The Tragedy of a Blonde
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Fake-Out
1982
as Danny Parelli
Myra Breckinridge
1970
as Mario
Homesick for St. Paul
1963
as Chorus Boy

Nelson Sardelli

Biography

Filmography

My Mom Jayne

Jayne Mansfield: The Tragedy of a Blonde

Fake-Out

Myra Breckinridge

Homesick for St. Paul