Ramón Valdés

Actor · 1924–1988 · Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Biography

Ramón Valdés was a Mexican actor of film and television best known for his portrayal of Don Ramón in the popular sitcom El Chavo. Prior to becoming a television star, Valdés was an extra in many films. Valdés participated in more than 50 Mexican films, specializing in hyperactive underdog characters. He is likely best-remembered for playing Don Ramón in the hit television show El Chavo. Valdés also appeared on Chespirito's other hit show, El Chapulín Colorado, usually as Chapulín's antagonist, the famous Tripaseca ("Dry Gut"). In some episodes, he portrayed a character named Super Sam, an English-speaking, money-thirsty superhero dressed as Superman, clearly mocking Uncle Sam and the relatively wealthy situation of United States, when compared to average Latin American countries, as well as criticizing the American colonialism. Valdés also played El Peterete, the original partner of El Chómpiras in early versions of the Los Caquitos sketches. Both El Chavo and El Chapulín became major international hits across Latin America, Spain, the United States and other non-Spanish speaking countries, giving their entire cast international fame.

Acted in 111

2020s

2025
Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose
Don Ramón (archive footage) · 8 episodes
76

2010s

2010
A Day in the Life
Seu Madruga (Don Ramon) (archive footage)

2000s

2006
El Chavo: The Best of Don Ramón
Don Ramón
2005
Lo Mejor del Chavo Del Ocho 1 e 2
Don Ramón / Seu Madruga
2001
Best of El Chavo, Vol. 1
Don Ramón

1990s

1999
Reves
Rolo

1980s

1988
¡Ah qué Kiko!
Don Ramón · 52 episodes
1984
Pirate Apprentice
Movie
1982
Las Nuevas Aventuras De Federrico
Don Moncho · 29 episodes
1981
Okey, Mister Pancho
Chivo Loco
1980
Chespirito
TV · 16 Seasons · Comedy · Family
82
El secuestro de los cien millones
Movie

1970s

1979
Chanoc en el Circo Union
Tsekub Baloyán
En esta primavera
Ramón
El Chanfle
Reyes
1977
Chanoc on the Island of the Dead
Tzekub
1975
Chanoc en el foso de las serpientes
Tzekub
1973
Las tarántulas
Movie
Entre Pobretones y Ricachones
(uncredited)
El Chapulín Colorado
Tripaseca / Conde Terra Nova / Hombre Lobo / Alma Negra · 289 episodes
84
El Chavo del Ocho
Don Ramón "Monchito" · 314 episodes
85
1972
Chanoc vs. the Tiger and the Vampire
Pata larga
1971
Los Beverly de Peralvillo
Cliente afeminado del taxi
El profe
Papá de Martín
1970
¡Ahí, madre!
Entrenador de futbol
Chanoc en las garras de las fieras
Don Arturo
Los Supergenios de la Mesa Cuadrada
Ramon Valdes / Seu Madruga / Peterete · 33 episodes
El capitán Mantarraya
El ingeniebro
La Hermanita Dinamita
Manejador de ambulancia
El cuerpazo del delito
(segment "La rebelde")
Gregorio y su angel
Tony