Nelson Caruso was an American actor who is best known for Irmãos Coragem, Pai Herói, and Uma Rosa Com Amor. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1939 and gained recognition for his work in Brazilian television and film.
Personal and Family Life
Nelson Caruso was married twice. His first marriage was to Íris Bruzzi, with whom he had one child. He later married Sandra de Viçoso Jardim, and together they had two children. Caruso’s family includes sons Nelson Frederico Jardim Caruso and Carlos Frederico Jardim Caruso, as well as Marcelo Bruzzi Caruso from his first marriage.
Death and Legacy
Nelson Caruso passed away on February 15, 1982, from a heart attack while swimming in Itacuruçá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He left behind a legacy in Brazilian television, remembered for his significant roles in popular series and films during his career.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | The Kiss | Werneck | 7.2 |
| 1980 | Prova de Fogo | 5.2 | |
| 1979 | Pai Herói | TV Series | 8.3 |
| 1979 | Feijão Maravilha | TV Series | 8.4 |
| 1979 | Memórias de Amor | Alfredo | |
| 1978 | Sinal de Alerta | Norival | |
| 1978 | O Pulo do Gato | Olivares | |
| 1977 | O Crime do Zé Bigorna | Abelardo | 7.4 |
| 1977 | Espelho Mágico | Roberto | 8.3 |
| 1976 | Tem Alguém na Minha Cama | 7.7 | |
| 1976 | O Ibraim do Subúrbio | (segment “Roy, o Gargalhador Profissional”) | 7.0 |
| 1976 | Senhora | 6.3 | |
| 1975 | Um Soutien Para Papai | 5.2 | |
| 1974 | A Barba-Azul | TV Series | 7.7 |
| 1973–1974 | Divinas & Maravilhosas | Fred |