Nelson Sardelli (born September 30, 1934) is a Brazilian-born singer-comedian of Italian descent. He was an entertainer in Las Vegas. On 28 June 2008, he was awarded the Golden Pillow Award from the International Entertainer School of Las Vegas. He also acted in films including Myra Breckinridge and The Professionals. His fund-raiser event for mentally disabled children "Starshine" became an annual spectacle in Atlantic City.

In Sardelli's personal life, he was involved with actress Jayne Mansfield and the couple almost married. As of September 20, 2019 (his 85th birthday) he lives in Las Vegas.

Nelson Sardelli

Filmography

References

External links

Official website

1934 births

Living people

Brazilian emigrants to the United States

American male singers

American male film actors

American people of Italian descent

Musicians from Las Vegas

Nelson Sardelli