- Nelson has two daughters from his first marriage Anna Xavier and Tereza Villela Xavier, who is also an actress.
- Made his debut as a professional theater actor in the play "Eles Não Usam Black-Tie" (1958).
- In 1960 he won the Governor Award of São Paulo for his work in "Revolução na América do Sul", of Augusto Boal.
- In 1970 he won the Dramaturge Anchieta Awad for "O Segredo do Velho Mundo".
- He's graduated by EAD, Dramatic Art School of São Paulo, (1957).
- Nelson and Vya are parents of Sofia Helena Xavier.
- Has a son out of wedlock. The actor "Pedro Cabizuca".
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