Nelson Sardelli (born September 30, 1934) 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.[citation needed] 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.[2]
In Sardelli's personal life, he was involved with actress Jayne Mansfield and the couple almost married. As of September 20, 2019 (his 85th birthday) he lives in Las Vegas.[3]
- ^ 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
- ^ Joe Delaney, "Columnist Joe Delaney: Sardelli’s stint reminds that things have changed", Las Vegas Sun, 1998-11-13
- ^ "AT 85, SARDELLI LOOKS BACK ON A LIFE OF LAUGHS". Norm.vegas. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 7 February 2021.