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Nelson Xavier

Nelson Agostini Xavier (lang; 30 August 1941 – 10 May 2017) was a Brazilian actor. He appeared in more than 95 films and television shows between 1959 and 2017. He starred in the 1964 film Os Fuzis, which won the Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury Prize at the 14th Berlin International Film Festival.

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Nelson Xavier

Familiares e amigos despedem do ator Nelson Xavier, no Cemitério do Caju, na zona portuária da capital fluminense.

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Name
Nelson Xavier
Born
30 August 1941
Birthplace
São Paulo, Brazil
Died
10 May 2017
Place of death
Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Occupation
Actor
Nationality
Brazil
Languages
Portuguese

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Nelson Agostini Xavier (lang; 30 August 1941 – 10 May 2017) was a Brazilian actor. He appeared in more than 95 films and television shows between 1959 and 2017. He starred in the 1964 film Os Fuzis, which won the Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury Prize at the 14th Berlin International Film Festival.

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