Anderson Silva
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 14, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil
- Active Years
- 2002–2025 (24 Years)
- Total Credits
- 61 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Anderson Silva (Acting).
Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Target Word Count: 90-130 words.
Source [1] (TMDB):
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 61.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: April 14, 1975.
Age: 51 years old.
Place of Birth: São Paulo, Brazil.
Also Known As: Anderson da Silva, The Spider.
Bio snippet: Professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Middleweight division.
Source [2] (Wikipedia):
Full Name: Anderson da Silva.
Born: 14 April 1975.
Nationality/Identity: Brazilian mixed martial artist and professional boxer.
Source [3] & [4]: No specific details provided in the snippet other than existence of pages.
Name: Anderson da Silva (also known as The Spider).
Profession: Mixed martial artist, professional boxer, and actor.
Birth Date: April 14, 1975.
Birth Place: São Paulo, Brazil.
Acting Credits: 61.
Bio detail: Competes in the UFC Middleweight division.
Anderson da Silva, also known as The Spider, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, professional boxer, and actor. Born on April 14, 1975, in São Paulo, Brazil, he is a professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Middleweight division. In the film and television industry, he is known for his acting work and has 61 known credits. He is a male professional with a background in combat sports.
"Anderson da Silva, also known as The Spider, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, professional boxer, and actor. Born on April 14,
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Anderson Silva (Acting) based only on provided sources.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble, no JSON.
Source [1] (TMDB):
Name: Anderson Silva.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 61.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: April 14, 1975.
Place of Birth: São Paulo, Brazil.
Also Known As: Anderson da Silva, The Spider.
Source [2] (Wikipedia):
Name: Anderson da Silva.
Born: 14 April 1975.
Nationality/Identity: Brazilian mixed martial artist and professional boxer.
Source [3] (ČSFD.cz):
Lists filmography, biography, etc. (No specific details provided in snippet).
Source [4] (Idnes.cz):
(No specific details provided in snippet).
TMDB Bio (from prompt): "Professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Middleweight division."
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Anderson da Silva, also known as The Spider, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and professional boxer. He was born on April 14, 1975, in São Paulo, Brazil. In addition to his work in combat sports, he is recognized for his involvement in the entertainment industry.
Paragraph 2: Acting Career.
Silva is known for his acting credits, with 61 known credits listed on The Movie Database. His professional background includes competing as a mixed martial artist in the UFC Middleweight division.
Refining for word count and constraints:
The current draft is very short (approx 80 words). I need to expand it to reach the 180-260 word range using only the provided facts.
Wait, the provided facts are extremely sparse. If I only use the facts provided, I cannot reach 180 words without repeating myself or fluffing, which violates "neutral, encyclopedic prose" and "verifiable facts."
Re-evaluating the sources for more detail:
Name: Anderson Silva / Anderson da Silva.
Alias: The Spider.
Birth: April 14, 1975.
Birthplace: São Paulo, Brazil.
Profession: Mixed martial artist (UFC Middleweight division), professional boxer, actor.
Acting Credits: 61.
Gender: Male.
Problem: The sources provided do not contain enough information to write a 180-260 word career overview without being repetitive or adding non-existent information.
Constraint Check: "Write a 180-260 word career overview... Use ONLY facts present above."
Conflict: The prompt asks for a specific word count that is impossible to meet using only the provided facts without violating the "no inventing/guessing" and "neutral prose" rules.
Strategy: I will write as much as possible using the facts provided, attempting to structure it professionally. If I cannot reach 180 words without violating the "verifiable facts" rule, I must prioritize the "verifiable facts" rule. However, usually, in these LLM prompts, if a word count is given, the user expects the model
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
61 titles- Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua (2025) as Self
- Spaten (2024) as Anderson Silva
- UFC Hall of Fame 2024 (2024) as Inductee
- Spaten Fight Night: Silva vs. Sonnen (2024) as Anderson Silva
- Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Murder City (2023) as Angus
- Lord of the Streets (2022) as Axel
- Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva (2022) as Self
- Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort (2021) as Self
- ONE Championship: Revolution (2021) as Self
- Tribute to the Kings: Julio César Chávez Jr. vs Anderson Silva (2021) as Self
- UFC Fight Night 181: Hall vs. Silva (2020) as Self
- The Invincible Dragon (2019) as Alexander Sinclair
- UFC 234: Adesanya vs. Silva (2019) as Self
- UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade (2019) as Self
- Ultimate Beastmaster Brasil (2017) as Self - Host
- UFC 208: Holm vs. de Randamie (2017) as Self
- UFC Fight Night 84: Silva vs. Bisping (2016) as Self
- Monday Nights at Seven (2016) as Mateus
- UFC 200: Tate vs. Nunes (2016) as Self
- UFC 183: Silva vs. Diaz (2015) as Self
- Tapped Out (2014) as Anderson
- Winner Stays (2014) as Anderson Silva
- Osmar: The Heel of the Loaf (2013) as Provolonderson
- Worms (2013) as Cabelo (voice)
- Till Luck Do Us Part 2 (2013) as Andrew Silver
- Man Camp (2013)
- UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2 (2013) as Self
- UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman (2013) as Self
- UFC: Ultimate Submissions 2 (2013) as Himself
- Glory 11: Chicago (2013) as Himself
- All Access (2012) as Self
- The Ultimate Fighter: Brasil (2012) as Head Coach
- UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II (2012) as Self
- UFC: Best of 2011 (2012) as Self
- UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar (2012) as Self
- Anderson Silva: Like Water (2011) as Self
- UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami (2011) as Self
- UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort (2011) as Self
- Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables' (2010) as Self
- UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen (2010) as Self
- UFC 112: Invincible (2010) as Self
- UFC Ultimate Submissions (2010)
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Sensei Scott
- Never Surrender (2009) as Spider
- UFC Best of 2008 (2009) as Self
- UFC 101: Declaration (2009) as Self
- UFC 97: Redemption (2009) as Self
- UFC Fight Night 14: Silva vs. Irvin (2008) as Self
- UFC 90: Silva vs. Cote (2008) as Self
- UFC 82: Pride of a Champion (2008) as Self
- UFC 67: All or Nothing (2007) as Self
- UFC 77: Hostile Territory (2007) as Self
- UFC 73: Stacked (2007) as Self
- UFC Fight Night 5: Leben vs. Silva (2006) as Self
- UFC 64: Unstoppable (2006) as Self
- Pride Shockwave 2004 (2004) as Self
- Pride 25: Body Blow (2003) as Self
- Pride 26: Bad To The Bone (2003) as Self
- Pride 22: Beasts From The East 2 (2002) as Self
- Pride 21: Demolition (2002) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Anderson Silva best known for?
Anderson Silva is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child (2023), Murder City (2023), Lord of the Streets (2022), The Invincible Dragon (2019).
When and where was Anderson Silva born?
Anderson Silva was born on April 14, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil.
How many credits does Anderson Silva have?
Anderson Silva has accumulated over 61 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2002 to 2025.
What is Anderson Silva's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Anderson Silva (Acting). Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Target Word Count: 90-130 words. Source [1] (TMDB): Known For: Actin...
Anderson Silva by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Sensei Scott — aged about 34
- Murder City (2023) as Angus — aged about 48
- Till Luck Do Us Part 2 (2013) as Andrew Silver — aged about 38
- Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child (2023) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 48
- Tapped Out (2014) as Anderson — aged about 39
- Lord of the Streets (2022) as Axel — aged about 47
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