Ramón Valdés

Ramón Valdés gave Latin America one of its most beloved characters in Don Ramón from El Chavo del Ocho, and for me that role is a masterclass in how comedy can carry real humanity. Born in Mexico City in 1924 and raised in a humble, crowded household, he poured that lived experience into a perpetually broke, lovable everyman who still makes generations laugh decades after his death in 1988. Widely ranked among Mexico's finest comedians, he proved that physical comedy and warmth outlast any award. I am repeatedly reminded, watching him, just how much craft hides behind a perfectly timed grumble.

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Name (English)

Ramón Valdés

Name (Japanese)

ラモン・バルデス

Reading

らもん・ばるです

Born

September 2, 1924 – August 9, 1988

Origin

Mexico City, Mexico

Occupation

actor / film actor / television actor / comedian / singer-songwriter

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Virgo / Rat

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ram%C3%B3n%20Vald%C3%A9s
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A9%E3%83%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%90%E3%83%AB%E3%83%87%E3%82%B9
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7290570

Tags

• actor
• film actor
• television actor

Last updated

September 23, 2026

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