Biography
He was only 5’6”. One of the funniest Hispanic/Latin-American comedians. Roberto Gómez Bolaños (21 February 1929 – 28 November 2014), more commonly known by his pseudonym Chespirito, was a Mexican screenwriter, actor, comedian, film director, television director, playwright, songwriter, and author. He is widely regarded as one of the most important Spanish-language comedians of the 20th century. He was internationally known for writing, directing, and starring in the Chespirito (1968), El Chavo del Ocho (1971), and El Chapulín Colorado (1972) television series. The character of El Chavo is one of the most iconic in the history of Hispanic/Latin-American television, and El Chavo del Ocho continues to be immensely popular, with daily worldwide viewership averaging 91 million viewers per episode.
Acted in 23
2010s
- 2010
A Day in the Life
Chaves (El Chavo) (archive footage )
2000s
- 2006
El Chavo: The Best of Don Ramón
El Chavo del Ocho
- 2005
Lo Mejor del Chavo Del Ocho 1 e 2
El Chavo del Ocho / Chaves
- 2001
Best of El Chavo, Vol. 1
El Chavo del 8
1980s
- 1989
Música de Viento
Movie
- 1984
- 1983
Don Ratón y Don Ratero
Ratón Pérez
- 1982
El Chanfle 2
El Chanfle
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
El Chanfle
El Chanfle
- 1973
- 1970
Los Supergenios de la Mesa Cuadrada
TV
La hermana Trinquete
Fat tourist's husband
El cuerpazo del delito
Goliath (segment "La Rebelde")
Las tres magnificas
Manolo
1960s
- 1969
La princesa hippie
Movie
- 1968
El zángano
Movie
Operación carambola
Carlitos / Scorpio Leader's Deputy #1
- 1967
The Crazy World of the Youth
Movie
- 1960
Dos Criados Malcriados
Movie
Dos locos en escena
Don Juan
Wrote 36
2020s
- 2026
- 2021
The Red Grasshopper 3D
Characters
2010s
- 2015
The Red Grasshopper
Characters
2000s
- 2005
Lo Mejor del Chavo Del Ocho 1 e 2
Screenplay
- 2001
Best of El Chavo, Vol. 1
Writer
1990s
- 1998
¡Que vivan los muertos!
Writer
- 1994
La Chilindrina en apuros
Writer
1980s
- 1989
Música de Viento
Writer
- 1984
- 1983
Don Ratón y Don Ratero
Writer
- 1982
El Chanfle 2
Writer
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
El Chanfle
Writer
- 1973
- 1972
Hijazo de mi vidaza
Screenplay
- 1970
Los Supergenios de la Mesa Cuadrada
Writer
1960s
- 1969
Romance sobre ruedas
Writer
La princesa hippie
Screenplay
- 1968
Operación carambola
Screenplay
- 1967
Dos pintores pintorescos
Screenplay
Un novio para dos hermanas
Screenplay
Detectives o ladrones..?
Screenplay
- 1966
Dos meseros majaderos
Writer
Cada quién su lucha
Writer
La cigüeña distraída
Screenplay
- 1965
Los reyes del volante
Adaptation
- 1964
Buenos días, Acapulco
Screenplay
- 1963
- 1962
¡En peligro de muerte!
Writer
- 1961
Limosneros con garrote
Screenplay
Directed 9
2000s
- 2001
Best of El Chavo, Vol. 1
Director
1990s
- 1991
Milagro y magia
Director
1980s
- 1989
Música de Viento
Director
- 1984
- 1983
Don Ratón y Don Ratero
Director
- 1982
El Chanfle 2
Director
- 1980
Created 8
2010s
- 2015
The Red Grasshopper
Creator
2000s
- 2006
1990s
- 1991
Milagro y magia
Creator
1980s
- 1980
1970s
- 1973
- 1970
Los Supergenios de la Mesa Cuadrada
Creator
No release date
Produced 7
2000s
- 2006
- 2005
Lo Mejor del Chavo Del Ocho 1 e 2
Producer
1990s
- 1999
In the Shadow of the Moon
Producer
- 1997
Elisa Before the End of the World
Producer
- 1991
Milagro y magia
Executive Producer
1980s
- 1982
El Chanfle 2
Producer
1970s
- 1973
Sound 1
1990s
- 1997
Appearances6
2020s
- 2026
Dare To Live
Self (archive footage)
- 2025
2000s
- 2006
- 2002
Las Lunas del Auditorio
Self · 1 episode
- 2001
Chespirito: El Niño Que Somos
Self / Chavo del 8
1990s
- 1996
