Chespirito
Roberto Mario Gómez Bolaños Sr. (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.
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| Born | Roberto Mario Gómez Bolaños Sr. 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 |
| Comedy career | |
| Medium | Television, film, music, theatre, comic books |
| Years active | 1947–2000 |
| Genres | Sketch, farce, physical comedy, sitcom, satire |
| Subject(s) | Children, language, parody, superheroes, social issues |
| Notable works and roles | Chespirito El Chapulín Colorado El Chavo del Ocho La Chicharra |
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He is recognized all over the planet for writing, directing, and starring in the Chespirito (1970–1973, 1980–1995), El Chavo del Ocho (1973–1980), and El Chapulín Colorado (1973–1979) television series. The character of El Chavo is one of the most iconic in the history of Latin American television, and El Chavo del Ocho continues to be immensely popular, with daily worldwide viewership averaging 91 million viewers as of 2014.