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Chespirito

ロベルト・ゴメス・ボラーニョ　/　ろべると・ごめす・ぼらーにょ

Television actor from Mexico

February 21, 1929 – November 28, 2014　・　Mexico City, Mexico

television actor
comedian
film producer

My Take

To me, Chespirito belongs in the same conversation as the great universal clowns, a Spanish-speaking Chaplin whose nickname literally means Little Shakespeare. What moves me is the sheer range, writing, directing, producing and starring all at once, and the fact that generations across Latin America grew up howling at his creations. Comedy that survives translation and outlives its maker is the rarest kind of genius. When he passed in 2014, the region lost a genuine cultural cornerstone. I hold deep respect for anyone who can make laughter feel like a shared inheritance across borders and decades.

Overview

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.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Chespirito
Name (Japanese): ロベルト・ゴメス・ボラーニョ
Reading: ろべると・ごめす・ぼらーにょ
Born: February 21, 1929 – November 28, 2014
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Pisces / Snake
Origin: Mexico City, Mexico
Blood type: Private
Height: Private
Agency: Private
Occupation: television actor / comedian / film producer / screenwriter / film director

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: National Autonomous University of Mexico

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

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6. Links

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