Nelson Motta - Actor Profile

Nelson Motta

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
34Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 29, 1944
Birth Place: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

About Nelson Motta

Nelson Cândido Motta Filho ORB (São Paulo, October 29, 1944) is a Brazilian journalist, composer, writer, screenwriter, music producer, playwright, and lyricist.

Nelson Motta Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Nelson Motta reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Nelson Motta'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 Os Afro-Sambas: The Brazil of Baden and Vinicius, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Nelson Motta Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Viva Marília Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2024 Tributo: Boni Self Hit Similar →
2024 Nas Ondas de Dorival Caymmi Self Flop Similar →
2024 Os Afro-Sambas: The Brazil of Baden and Vinicius Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 Elis & Tom: It Had to be You Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 Erasmo 80 Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2018 Som, Sol & Surf - Saquarema Self Flop Similar →
2017 Gabeira Self Flop Similar →
2017 Asdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone - Average Similar →
2017 Serguei - The Last Psychedelic Ele mesmo Flop Similar →
2017 Chocante Himself Flop Similar →
2017 Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas Self Flop Similar →
2015 Rock in Rio 30 Anos Self Flop Similar →
2015 André Midani - An Insider’s Story Of Brazilian Music Self Flop Similar →
2014 Éramos Todos Loucos Self Flop Similar →
2012 Raul: O Início, o Fim e o Meio Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Jorge Mautner: Son of the Holocaust Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2012 Agamenon: The Film Self Flop Similar →
2010 A Night in 67 Self Hit Similar →
2010 Caro Francis - Flop Similar →
2009 Dzi Croquettes Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Loki: Arnaldo Baptista Self Hit Similar →
2009 Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 Jards Macalé - Um Morcego na Porta Principal Self Flop Similar →
2007 Cartola: The Samba Legend - Super Hit Similar →
2006 Por Toda Minha Vida: Elis Regina Self Flop Similar →
2005 Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova Self Super Hit Similar →
1993 Maldito Popular Brasileiro: Arnaldo Dias Baptista Self Flop Similar →
1982 The Secret of the Mummy - Flop Similar →
1979 Abertura Self Flop Similar →
1978 O Bom Marido - Flop Similar →
1974 Álbum de Música Self Flop Similar →
1971 O Som Alucinante - Flop Similar →
N/A Rei da Noite - Flop Similar →

Nelson Motta - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nelson Motta?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nelson Motta is "Os Afro-Sambas: The Brazil of Baden and Vinicius" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Nelson Motta acted in?

Nelson Motta has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nelson Motta?

Other notable films include "Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was", "Elis & Tom: It Had to be You", and "Dzi Croquettes".

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