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Nelly Weissel (Nelly Weissel Urbin) was born on 26 June, 1920 in Montevideo, Uruguay, is a Nelly Weissel was Uruguayan actress of the stage Uruguayan actress of the stage. Discover Nelly Weissel's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 90 years old?
| Popular As |
Nelly Weissel Urbin |
| Occupation |
Actress, director, author |
| Age |
90 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
26 June 1920 |
| Birthday |
26 June |
| Birthplace |
Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Date of death |
2010 |
| Died Place |
Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Nationality |
Uruguay
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Nelly Weissel Height, Weight & Measurements
At 90 years old, Nelly Weissel height not available right now. We will update Nelly Weissel's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Nelly Weissel's Husband?
Her husband is Juan Fernando Vieytes Pérez
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Juan Fernando Vieytes Pérez |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Maria del Carmen Vieytes |
Nelly Weissel Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Nelly Weissel worth at the age of 90 years old? Nelly Weissel’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Uruguay. We have estimated Nelly Weissel's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actress |
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Timeline
Nelly Weissel (26 June 1920 – 13 August 2010) was a Uruguayan actress of the stage.
Weissel's career as a South American leading lady spanned more than 40 years.
Known for her headstrong independence and spirited personality, she regularly played strong-willed, sophisticated women.
In 1951, Weissel debuted in the Uruguayan theatre scene with her writing of and subsequent performance in the prize-winning play "Gabriela"; acted by the highly noted ‘El Tinglado’ theatre group.
Fuelled by this success, in 1953 Weissel went on to create her own, later highly acclaimed, theatre company "La Escena" – later renamed to La Máscara.
Founded Escena alongside Rafael Bangueses, Estela Vera Neleis and others; each successful in their own right.
Weissel's first major play at La Escena was "They Came to a City" by Priestley.
A play on the experiences of various people who have come to live in their "ideal" city, and explores their hopes and reasons for doing so.
During the period of success following, Weissel played several acclaimed roles in plays including as a titular character in Satre's Huit Clos, where her performance was praised among to that of Katharine Hepburn and Cacilda Becker.
In Tea and Sympathy by Robert Anderson, Nelly played the lead character Laura, who helped a boy further explore his homosexuality.
A long-time cast member of the Comedia Nacional, she was best known for her theatre roles as Mary Cavan Tyrone in Eugene O'Neill's 1956 play Long Day's Journey into Night.
Her performance in Huit Clos by Satre was praised among those of Katharine Hepburn and Cacilda Becker.
Starring in several other performances, Weissel won Uruguay's Best Actress of 1959 and 1961.
Weissel was born in Montevideo to merchant Leopoldo Weissel Hefele and Luisa Urbin, coming from a family of Austrian, Spanish and Italian descent..
While in Montevideo, she studied at the Deutsche Schule, after which she wrote a weekly column for La Mañana.
Later, Weissel married the celebrated Uruguayan artist Juan Fernando Vieytes Pérez.
In 1959, Weissel was crowned Uruguay's Best Actress.
In 1961, Weissel joined the most prestigious theatre in Uruguay, the Comedia Nacional.
Here, she played her highly acclaimed role as Mary Cavan Tyrone in the Tony Award winning Long Day's Journey into Night by Eugene O’Neill alongside the also celebrated Uruguayan Actor, Alberto Candeau.
She later won the 1961 award for Best Actress.
In her later life, Nelly had a temporary break from the theatre after an episode of her personal life forced her to pause her acting.
She re-joined the cast of the Comedia Nacional in 1972, and remained until 1990.
