Nelson Sardelli

Nelson Sardelli is a Brazilian-born singer-comedian of Italian descent. He was an entertainer in Las Vegas.[1] On 28 June 2008, he was awarded the Golden Pillow Award from the International Entertainer School of Las Vegas.[2] 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.[3]

In Sardelli's personal life, he was involved with actress Jayne Mansfield and the couple almost married.

References

  1. Theodore Baehr and Pat Boone, The Culture-Wise Family: Upholding Christian Values in a Mass-Media World, page 62, Gospel Light Publications, 2007, ISBN 9780830743056
  2. Pete Allman, "Golden Pillow Awarded to Joe Jackson and Nelson Sardelli", Newsblaze.com, July 06, 2008
  3. Joe Delaney, "Columnist Joe Delaney: Sardelli’s stint reminds that things have changed", Las Vegas Sun, 1998-11-13

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