Nelson Xavier

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Characters played by Nelson Xavier

Father Xantes — At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991)

Father Xantes is the Catholic priest whom Martin Quarrier, Hazel Quarrier, and Billy meet in Mãe de Deus. He wants to re-establish a Catholic mission among the Niaruna after the previous missionary was killed by them. His presence represents a competing religious effort alongside the Quarriers' Protestant mission.

Chico Xavier — As Mães de Chico Xavier (2011)

Chico Xavier is a medium whose spiritual work becomes a source of comfort for grieving families. During meetings, he reads messages attributed to deceased children, offering apologies, forgiveness, and reassurance. He also helps release guilt, including by telling a mother that her son's death was not her fault.

Bichero — Chica de Río (2001)

Bichero is the leading Mafia figure in Rio and the creditor to whom both Paulo and Orlinda owe money. He captures Raymond, locks him in a safe, and forces him to count cash. Raymond later escapes with some of the money, while Bichero is ultimately shown living with Raymond, Orlinda, and Paulo as a servant.

Mário — The Fall (1976)

A construction worker who becomes the focal point of a justice struggle following a fatal site accident, embodying the resistance against systemic exploitation during Brazil's military-backed modernization.

Babalu — Go to Work You Bum! (1973)

A quirky, eccentric friend and recurring comedic foil who constantly gets Dino into trouble.

Heitor — The Moving Forest (2015)

Heitor is a powerful senior executive at the bank. He cancels a dinner arranged by Clara and is later reported missing; his car is found near a forest. Elias and Clara are revealed to have killed him, and his murder becomes the focus of the police investigation.

Career Overview

Nelson Xavier has 80 screen credits in a career dating back to 1959. Their work is anchored in the Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo: Coleção universe with 2 titles. Signature works include The Wizard and the Sheriff, As Confissões de Frei Abóbora, As Mães de Chico Xavier. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Gender
male
Known Credits
80
Birth Date
1941-08-30
Birth Place
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

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