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Ramón Valdés was born in Mexico City, Mexico on September 2, 1924. Ramón Valdés was listed as a film actor, television actor and comedian. Death is recorded on August 9, 1988, at the age of 63.
My Take
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
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rat
- Origin
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / comedian / singer-songwriter
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramón Valdés born?
Born September 2, 1924.
When did Ramón Valdés die?
Died August 9, 1988, aged 63.
Where was Ramón Valdés from?
Ramón Valdés was from Mexico City, Mexico.
What did Ramón Valdés do?
Ramón Valdés worked as actor, film actor, television actor, comedian, singer-songwriter.
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