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Edson Arantes do Nascimento

Actor

Edson Arantes do Nascimento

  • Born: 23 October 1940, Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Estimated net worth: 100 million USD

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, is a Brazilian actor and retired footballer famous for his portrayal in sports-related films. He is best known for his role in 'Pelé: Birth of a Legend' and his immense impact on football. Pelé is celebrated for his…

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About Edson Arantes do Nascimento

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, is a Brazilian actor and retired footballer famous for his portrayal in sports-related films. He is best known for his role in 'Pelé: Birth of a Legend' and his immense impact on football. Pelé is celebrated for his charismatic presence and contributions to sports cinema, making him a global icon.

Born
23 October 1940, Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Died
29 December 2022
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Spouses
Marcia Aoki (2016-present)
Children
7 children: Edson Cholbi do Nascimento, Jennifer do Nascimento, and others
Parents
João Ramos do Nascimento, Celeste Arantes
Estimated net worth
100 million USD

Fun facts about Edson Arantes do Nascimento

  • Pelé is the only player to have won three FIFA World Cups with Brazil in 1958, 1962, and 1970.
  • He was named FIFA's Player of the Century in 1999, sharing the honor with Argentine legend Diego Maradona.

Famous Edson Arantes do Nascimento quotes

“The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.”
Pelé: Birth of a Legend, 2016
“Success is no accident. It is hard work.”
Pelé: King of the Game, 2023
“Everything is practice.”
Pelé: Birth of a Legend, 2016

Edson Arantes do Nascimento filmography

Cast (113)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Mexiko - WM im Schatten der Kartelle MovieSelf (Archive Footage)
2026Soccer's American Dream TVSelf (archive footage)
2026Zico: O Samurai de Quintino MovieSelf (archive footage)8.5
2026El rey Puma MovieSelf
2026When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game MovieSelf (Archive Footage)
2025Kenny Dalglish MovieSelf (archive footage)5.0
2025Rei da Noite MovieUnknown character
2025Pelé: O Jogador do Milênio MovieSelf5.0
2024Placar: A Revista Militante MovieSelf
2024Brasiliana: The Black Musical That Introduced Brazil to the World MovieHimself (archive footage)
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YearTitleCharacterRating
2024Unidos por el balón de oro MovieSelf (archive footage)
202370 Jahre Annemarie Moser-Pröll - Ein Leben als Wintermärchen MovieSelf (archive footage)
2023Pelé: King of the Game MovieSelf (archive footage)6.5
2023L'Âge d'or de la pub MovieSelf (archive footage)6.5
2023Jair Rodrigues - Let Them Talk MovieSelf (archive footage)9.5
2023Written in the Stars MovieSelf (archive footage)
2023Pelé - Long Live the King MovieUnknown character5.0
2022Pelé e o Gol na Rua Javari MovieSelf (archive footage)
2022Messi MovieSelf (archive footage)6.3
2022McEnroe MovieSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)6.2
2022VM-94 - En sportsaga TVSelf (archive footage)
2022Elza & Mané: Amor em Linhas Tortas TVSelf (archive footage)6.0
2021Big-Time Soccer: The Remarkable Rise & Fall of the NASL MovieSelf (archive footage)
2021When the World Watched: Brazil 1970 MovieSelf7.4
2021Pelé MovieSelf7.3
2021Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy MovieSelf7.7
2020#SkyBuffaRacconta Pelé, O Rei TVUnknown character
202050 Anos do Tri MovieSelf7.0
2020Puntapié MovieSelf10.0
2019Diego Maradona MovieSelf (archive footage)7.4
2019Santos de Todos os Gols MovieSelf7.3
2018In Search of Greatness MovieSelf6.7
2018Pele, Argentina and The Dictators MovieKendisi10.0
2018Gold Stars: The Story of the FIFA World Cup Tournaments TVSelf8.4
2018Pelé the Last Show: The Film MovieSelf7.7
2017Pelé: The Unknown King MovieSelf (archive footage)
2017Pelé - A Origem MovieEle mesmo2.0
2016I Am Bolt MovieSelf7.1
2016Bobby MovieSelf6.6
2016Pelé: Birth of a Legend MoviePelé7.3
2015Fußball - Ein Leben: Franz Beckenbauer MovieSelf
2014El Sabalé MovieÉl mismo
2014Nelson Mandela Redrawn MovieSelf10.0
2014Ilusión Nacional MovieSelf (archive footage)7.8
2014Football's Greatest International Teams: Brazil 1958/1962 MovieSelf
2014Football's Greatest International Teams: Brazil 1970 MovieSelf
2012London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music MovieSelf6.9
2012Santos, 100 Years of Playful Soccer MovieSelf6.6
2012The Winning Spirit MoviePelé5.0
2010A Day in the Life MovieSelf (archive footage)6.9
2010Todo Poderoso: O Filme - 100 Anos de Timão MovieSelf8.6
2010The Referee MovieSelf6.9
2009Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was MovieSelf7.9
2007Dare To Dream: The Story of the U.S. Women's Soccer Team MovieSelf
2006The Art of Football from A to Z MovieSelf4.8
2005Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova MovieSelf (archive footage)7.5
2004Pelé Forever MovieSelf7.2
2003Born To Be Blind MovieSelf (uncredited)6.8
2003Celebrity TVSelf7.7
2003Black Flash: A Century of Black Footballers in Britain MovieSelf
2003Pele: The Master & His Method MovieSelf
2002Arte é o Futebol sem Bola MovieSelf (archive footage)
2002Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha MovieSelf7.0
2002Conspiracy '58 MovieSelf (archive footage)6.1
2001Mike Bassett: England Manager MovieSelf7.0
2000The History of the World Cups: Mexico '70 MovieSelf (archive footage)
1997Laudrup - The Joy of Football MovieSelf (archive footage)
1997Storyville TVUnknown character7.6
1996RTL-Spendenmarathon TVSelf
1996Football Gone Crazy MovieUnknown character
1995História de Amor TVSelf8.0
1994VM-krönika 1994 MovieSelf (archive footage)9.5
1992Beijoqueiro: Portrait of a Serial Kisser MovieSelf (archive footage)8.0
1991Estados Anysios de Chico City TVEle mesmo9.5
1989Solidão: Uma Linda História de Amor MovieUnknown character4.7
1989The Worlds Greatest Goals MovieSelf (archive footage)
1989O Salvador da Pátria TVEle mesmo7.9
19891º de Abril, Brasil MovieUnknown character7.0
1987Sacrée soirée TVSelf5.7
1987Hotshot MovieSantos4.4
1986Os Trapalhões e o Rei do Futebol MovieNascimento5.9
1985Pedro Mico MovieUnknown character9.0
1983A Minor Miracle MoviePelé6.8
1982Chico Anysio Show TVEle mesmo9.0
1982Champs-Elysées TVSelf6.8
1981Escape to Victory MovieCpl. Luis Fernandez, Brazil6.9
1979Os Trombadinhas MoviePelé6.4
1977The Trapalhões TVUnknown character8.0
1977The Trapalhões TVEle mesmo8.0
1975Vivência de Campeões MovieSelf (archive footage)
1974Der große Preis TVSelf7.3
1974This Is Pelé MovieSelf6.3
1972A Marcha MovieChico Bondade9.5
1971Film '72 TVSelf5.1
1971O Barão Otelo no Barato dos Bilhões MovieUnknown character5.7
1970The World at Their Feet MovieSelf6.8
1970Tostão - A Fera de Ouro MovieSelf8.0
1969Os Estranhos TVPlínio Pompeu7.0
1969Superstição e Futebol MovieSelf
1968True Brazil MovieUnknown character9.0
1966Goal! MovieSelf7.4
1965Subterrâneos do Futebol MovieO Ídolo8.5
1963Ecco MovieSelf4.7
1963Der Sport-Spiegel TVSelf6.0
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TVSelf7.6
1962O Rei Pelé MovieHimself7.0
1961The Mike Douglas Show TVSelf5.8
1959O Preço da Vitória MovieUnknown character9.0
1958Hinein: The Official film of 1958 FIFA World Cup Sweden MovieSelf6.6
1948Bambi TVSelf9.0
TBAKylian Mbappé: Rising Star MovieHimself
TBANasser & the Ticket MoviePele
TBABoys from Brazil MovieUnknown character

Crew (5)

YearTitleRoleRating
2016Pelé: Birth of a Legend MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.3
1986Os Trapalhões e o Rei do Futebol MovieStory · Writing5.9
1979Os Trombadinhas MovieWriter · Writing6.4
1979Os Trombadinhas MovieProducer · Production6.4
1970E Nós, Aonde Vamos? TVOpening/Ending Animation · Visual Effects10.0

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Questions about Edson Arantes do Nascimento

What are Pelé's career highlights?

Pelé's career highlights include winning three FIFA World Cups, scoring over 1,000 professional goals, and being named FIFA's Player of the Century in 1999.

Has Pelé won any awards?

Yes, Pelé has received numerous awards, including the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball and the Laureus World Sports Legend Award.

What was Pelé's first film?

Pelé's first major film role was in 'Escape to Victory' (1981), where he starred alongside Michael Caine and Sylvester Stallone.

What are Pelé's most successful films?

Pelé's most successful films include 'Pelé: Birth of a Legend' and 'Escape to Victory', both showcasing his legendary status in football.

What is known about Pelé's personal life?

Pelé has been married three times and has seven children. He is also an ambassador for various charitable causes.

What is Pelé's estimated net worth?

Pelé's estimated net worth is around 100 million USD, derived from his football career and endorsements.

What are some milestones in Pelé's filmography?

Milestones in Pelé's filmography include his acclaimed performances in 'Pelé: Birth of a Legend' and appearances in documentaries about his life and football career.

How has Pelé impacted the film industry?

Pelé has impacted the film industry by bringing sports cinema to a wider audience and inspiring future generations of athletes and filmmakers.