Danton Mello
Biography
Danton Figueiredo Mello is a Brazilian actor, voice actor, and comedian born on May 29, 1975, in Passos, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He is the brother of fellow actor Selton Mello. He began his artistic career in 1985 at the age of ten in the soap opera A Gata Comeu, following some extra work and commercials. Known for his roles in TV Globo soap operas, his television credits include playing Neco in Cabocla, Rodolfo in Sinhá Moça, and Roberto in Hilda Furacao. As a voice actor in Brazil, he provided the voice for actor Leonardo DiCaprio in four feature films, including Titanic and The Beach. He has accumulated seventy known credits in his acting career on the Movie Database platform.
Career overview
Danton Figueiredo Melo, known professionally as Danton Mello, is a Brazilian actor, voice actor, and comedian born in Passos, Minas Gerais, Brazil, on May 29, 1975. He is the brother of fellow actor Selton Mello. Beginning his artistic career in 1985 at the age of ten, he first appeared in the soap opera A Gata Comeu, alongside early work in commercials and extra roles.
Over the course of his career, Mello has established himself through various television roles, particularly in TV Globo soap operas. Among his notable television credits are his portrayals of Neco in Cabocla, Rodolfo in Sinhá Moça, and Roberto in Hilda Furacão. His professional background spans both acting and comedy within Brazilian television productions.
In addition to his on-screen television work, Mello has contributed significantly as a voice actor. Notably, he provided the Brazilian Portuguese voice for actor Leonardo DiCaprio in four feature films, which included his work on Titanic and The Beach. With a career spanning decades, Mello maintains a credited portfolio of extensive media appearances across television and film.
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Full Filmography
73 titles- A Nobreza do Amor (2026) as Diógenes Almeida Borges
- Deixa Acontecer (2026) as Sérgio
- O Velho Fusca (2026) as Maurício
- Um Tio Quase Perfeito 3 (2026) as Beto
- Perfect Strangers (2025) as Gabriel
- Mãe Fora da Caixa (2025) as André
- She's the One (2024) as Raimundo
- Justiça 2 (2024) as Abílio
- Bionic (2024) as Detetive Guerra
- Apaixonada (2024) as Alfredo
- Inexplicável América Latina: Especial Brasil (2024) as Apresentador
- Chef Jack: The Adventurous Cook (2023) as Chef Jack (voice)
- Nobody Belongs to Nobody (2023) as Roberto
- Nobody Belongs to Nobody (2023) Associate Producer
- The Surgeon of the Rusty Knife (2022) as Arigó
- In Your Place (2021) as Matheus Nogueira Sales
- Unxplained Latam (2021) as Self - Host
- As Crianças Que Amamos (2021)
- Um Tio Quase Perfeito 2 (2021) as Beto
- Orphans of a Nation (2019) as Antônio Carlos Almeida (Delegado Almeidinha)
- Hebe (2019) as Cláudio Pessutti
- Hebe (2019) as Claudio Pessutti
- The Big Catch (2017) as Rodrigo Borges (Borges)
- Antes Que Eu Me Esqueça (2017) as Paulo
- Party Crashers 2 (2017) as Santiago
- Above Justice (2016) as Abílio
- Intruso (2016) as Pedro
- Vai Que Dá Certo 2 (2016) as Rodrigo
- I Love Paraisópolis (2015) as Cícero
- Deadbeat Dad (2015) as Diogo
- A Esperança É a Última que Morre (2015) as Eric
- Tá no Ar: A TV na TV (2014)
- Vai Que Dá Certo (2013) as Rodrigo
- O Concurso (2013) as Caio
- Sessão de Terapia (2012) as Miguel
- The Brazilians (2012) as Diogo
- The Brazilians (2012) as Gustavo Palma
- Dercy de Verdade (2012) as Carlos Manga
- Como Aproveitar o Fim do Mundo (2012) as Ernani
- The Clown (2011) as Aldo
- Modern Times (2010) as Renato Vieira de Mattos
- Cuecas de Plantão (2010) as ator da peça 39 degraus
- India: A Love Story (2009) as Amithab Ananda
- Ouro Negro (2009) as João Martins
- Little Missy (2006) as Rodolfo Garcia Fontes
- Primaveras (2005) as Casimiro de Abreu
- What Is It Worth? (2005) as Hector
- Cabocla (2004) as Manoel Junqueira Caldas (Neco)
- Araguaya - A Conspiração do Silêncio (2004) as Zé Carlos (Andre Grabois)
- Tudo Isto é Fado (2004) as Leonardo, the brazilian
- I'll Never Forget You (2003) as Eduardo Moraima
- The Price of Peace (2003) as Daniel
- Benjamim (2003) as Benjamin jovem
- Brava Gente (2000) as Florismundo
- Garotas do Programa (2000) as Prato do Dia
- Terra Nostra (1999) as Bruno
- Hilda Hurricane (1998) as Roberto Drummond
- Tower of Babel (1998) as Adriano de Almeida Paes
- Malhação de Verão (1996) as Hericles Barreto
- Dona Anja (1996) as Bruno Caçapa
- Young Hearts (1995) as Héricles Barreto
- Young Hearts (1995) as Fabiano Duarte
- A Viagem (1994) as Johnny
- Guerra Sem Fim (1993) as Castigo de Mãe
- Bachelor Party (1992) as Rafa (Rafael)
- Tieta (1989) as Cupertino Esteves Batista Filho (Peto)
- Vale Tudo (1988) as Bruno Meireles
- Mandala (1987) as Gérson (criança)
- Novo Amor (1986) as Adriano
- A Gata Comeu (1985) as Carlos Eduardo Coutinho (Cuca)
- Power Play (1984)
- Chico Anysio Show (1982)
- Habeas Corpus
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Danton Mello best known for?
Danton Mello is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Nobreza do Amor (2026), Deixa Acontecer (2026), She's the One (2024), Orphans of a Nation (2019).
When and where was Danton Mello born?
Danton Mello was born on May 29, 1975 in Passos, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
How many credits does Danton Mello have?
Danton Mello has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2026.
What is Danton Mello's background in cinema and television?
Danton Figueiredo Mello is a Brazilian actor, voice actor, and comedian born on May 29, 1975, in Passos, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He is the brother of fellow actor Selton Mello. He began his artistic career in 1985 at the age of ten in the soap opera A Gata Comeu, following some extra work and commercials. Known for his r...