Chespirito
Mexican actor, comedian and producer (1929-2014) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chespirito (born Roberto Gómez Bolaños, February 21, 1929 – November 28, 2014) was a Mexican writer, actor, director, comedian, humorist, songwriter and poet.[1]
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Pseudonym | Chespirito |
Birth name | Roberto Gómez Bolaños |
Born | (1929-02-21)21 February 1929 Mexico City, Mexico |
Died | 28 November 2014(2014-11-28) (aged 85) Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico |
Medium | Television, movies, music, theatre, comic books |
Years active | 1958–2006 |
Genres | Physical comedy, sitcom, satire |
Subject(s) | Children, language, superheroes, social issues |
Spouse | Graciela Fernandez (m. 1968–1989) |
Notable works and roles | Chespirito El Chapulín Colorado El Chavo del Ocho |
Website | www |
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This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Gómez and the second or maternal family name is Bolaños.
He was known for writing, directing, and starring in the Chespirito (1968-1995), El Chavo del Ocho (1971-1980), and El Chapulín Colorado (1972-1981) television series. The character of El Chavo is one of the most iconic in the history of Latin American television. El Chavo del Ocho is still popular. It has been watched every day by 91 million people per episode.[2]