Chespirito
Chespirito | |
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Chespirito in 2008 | |
| Born | Roberto Mario Gómez y Bolaños 21 February 1929 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Died | 28 November 2014 (aged 85) Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico |
| Resting place | Panteón Francés, Mexico City |
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| Children | 6, including Roberto Gómez Fernández |
| Notable work | Chespirito El Chapulín Colorado El Chavo del Ocho La Chicharra |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 1947–2000 |
| Medium | Television, film, music, theatre, comic books |
| Genres | Sketch, farce, physical comedy, sitcom, satire |
| Subjects | Children, language, parody, superheroes, social issues |
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Roberto Mario Gómez y Bolaños (21 February 1929 – 28 November 2014), more commonly known by his stage name Chespirito, or "Little Shakespeare", was a Mexican actor, comedian, screenwriter, humorist, director, producer, and author. He is widely regarded as one of the icons of Spanish-speaking humor and entertainment and one of the greatest comedians of all time. He is also one of the most loved and respected comedians in Latin America. He is mostly known by his acting role Chavo from the sitcom El Chavo del Ocho.