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Pelé

Politician / Actor | * 10/23/1940 († 82, 12/29/2022) | Três Corações, Minas Gerais (Brazil)
Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈɛtsõ aˈɾɐ̃tʃiz du nasiˈmẽtu]; 23 October 1940 – 29 December 2022), better known by his nickname Pelé (Portuguese pronunciation: [peˈlɛ]), was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all-time, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. In 1999, he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was included in the Time list of the 100 most important people of the 20th century. In 2000, Pelé was voted World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) and was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the Century. His 1,279 goals in 1,363 games, which includes friendlies, is recognised as a Guinness World Record. Pelé began playing for Santos at age 15 and the Brazil national team at 16. During his international career, he won three FIFA World Cups: 1958, 1962 and 1970, the only player to do so and the younge... ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Documentaries | Drama | Comedies

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Awards & Nominations for Pelé

Knight Commander of The Order of The British Empire Order of Rio Branco Honorary Citizen of Baltimore Distinguished Guest of Mexico City Llaves De La Ciudad De Mexico BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year South American Footballer of the Year National Order of Merit (Brazil) Ballon d'Or Dream Team FWA Tribute Award Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award FIFA Order of Merit FIFA Player of the Century Olympic Order FIFA Presidential Award Knight of The Legion of Honour Marca Leyenda World Cup Golden Ball Officer of The Order of Ouissam Alaouite
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Movies with Pelé as Actor(41)

as Self (archive footage)2023 Jair Rodrigues - Let Them Talk
as himself2021 Pelé
as Self (archive footage)2019 Diego Maradona
as himself2018 In Search of Greatness
as himself2016 Bobby
as Santos1987 Hotshot
as himself1983 A Minor Miracle
as Cpl. Luis Fernandez, Brazil1981 Escape to Victory
as himself1979 Os Trombadinhas
as himself1974 This Is Pelé
as Chico Bondade1972 A Marcha
as himself1966 Goal!
as O Ídolo1965 Subterrâneos do Futebol
as himself1963 Ecco
as himself1962 O Rei Pelé

TV Shows/Series with Pelé as Actor(5)

as Self (Archive footage)2023 Xuxa, O Documentário
as himself1982 Champs-Elysées
as himself1974 Der große Preis
as himself1963 Der Sport-Spiegel

Movies with Pelé as Crew(3)

Production/Executive Producer2016 Pelé: Birth of a Legend
Production/Producer1979 Os Trombadinhas
Writing/Writer1979 Os Trombadinhas

Additional Information

Full Name: Edson do Nascimento
Citizenship: Brazil
Born: Wednesday, 10/23 1940 (October) in Três Corações, Minas Gerais (Brazil)
Died: Thursday, 12/29 2022 (December) in Morumbi District (aged: 82)
Zodiac sign: Scorpio (Chinese zodiac sign: Dragon)
Languages: English (EN), Spanish (ES), Portuguese (PT, native language)
Employer: United Nations
Named after: Thomas Edison
Spouses (current/former): Assíria Nascimento, Marcia Aoki
Children: Edson Cholbi Nascimento, Sandra Regina Machado
Father: Dondinho
Other names for Pelé (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Edson Arantes do Nascimento"
"A Pérola Negra" (Nickname)
"O Rei do Futebol" (Nickname)
"O Rei Pelé"
"O Rei" (Nickname)
"بيليه"
"إدسون أرانتيس دو ناسيمنتو"
"Dico" (Nickname)
Pelé frequently works together with these people:
Franz Beckenbauer (5x, Actor)
Kirk Douglas (4x, Actor)
Michael Jackson (4x, Actor)
Jean-Paul Belmondo (4x, Actor)
Jacques Cheuiche (4x, Crew)
Vicente Feola (4x, Cast)
Paulo Goulart (4x, Actor)
Oswaldo Sampaio (4x, Crew)
Paul Crowder (4x, Crew)
Maria Letícia (3x, Crew)
Bobby Moore (3x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:214274, Added: 07/26/2018, Last updated: 03/26/2024