Chespirito Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life & Achievements
Chespirito Biography
(One of the Greatest Comedians of All Time)Birthday: February 21, 1929 (Pisces)
Born In: Mexico City, Mexico
Advanced SearchChespirito, born as Roberto Gómez Bolaños, was a Mexican screenwriter, comedian, actor, songwriter and director. He was internationally famous for writing, directing, and starring in the TV series ‘Chespirito’, ‘El Chavo del Ocho’ and ‘El Chapulín Colorado’. He was also known as a writer of the movies 'Los legionarios', 'Angelitos del trapecio', 'Los tigres del desierto', 'El dolor de pagar la renta', 'Pegando con tubo' and 'El camino de los espantos'. Chespirito has been widely regarded as one of the most recognized Latin and Spanish-language comedians of the 20th century. He was popular in all of Latin America. Till date, the Mexican humorist is revered for his creative writing, comedic pick-up lines, characterization, and clean comedy style. His TV shows have been broadcast all across the globe and have been translated into 50+ languages. The great Mexican artiste Chespirito died in 2014 from heart failure at the age of 85. On a personal note, he married twice in his lifetime and fathered six children.
Quick FactsAlso Known As: Roberto Gómez Bolaños
Died At Age: 85
Family:Spouse/Ex-: Florinda Meza
father: Francisco Gomez Linares
mother: Elsa Bolaños Cacho
siblings: Francisco Gómez Bolaños, Horacio Gómez Bolaños
children: Cecilia Gómez, Graciela Gómez, Marcela Gómez, Paulina Gómez Fernández, Roberto Gómez Fernández, Teresa Gómez
Born Country: Mexico
Height: 5'4" (163 cm), 5'4" Males
Died on: November 28, 2014
place of death: Cancún, Mexico
Ancestry: Spanish Mexican
Cause of Death: Heart Failure
City: Mexico City, Mexico
Notable Alumni: National Autonomous University Of Mexico
Diseases & Disabilities: Parkinson's Disease
More Factseducation: National Autonomous University Of Mexico
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Mexican CelebritiesScreenwritersMexican MenPisces ActorsMale Comedians Film & TV CareerChespirito's first TV role was in ‘Los Supergenios de la Mesa Cuadrada’ (later named to ‘Chespirito’), a sketch comedy that premiered in 1968. After this, he appeared in the parody ‘El Ciudadano Gómez’. Then in 1973, he starred in the shows ‘El Chapulín Colorado’ and ‘El Chavo del Ocho’. Other programs produced by and starring the Mexican actor were the short-termed ‘La Chicharra’ as well as a second version of ‘Chespirito’ that ran from 1980 to 1995. The Mexican artist was also associated with some other shows, such as 'Los Chifladitos ', 'Los Caquitos' and 'Los Chiripiojos'.Chespirito also worked in a number of movies. He contributed to the screenplays of several films as well. Some of his popular film projects were: 'Dos locos en escena', 'El Chanfle', 'El Chanfle 2', 'El mundo loco de los jóvenes' and 'La hermana Trinquete'.Recommended Lists:Recommended Lists:
Mexican ActorsMexican ComediansMexican Film & Theater PersonalitiesPisces MenContinue Reading BelowWriting CareerChespirito served as a writer for numerous movies, such as 'Los legionarios', 'Angelitos del trapecio', 'Los tigres del desierto', 'El dolor de pagar la renta', 'Pegando con tubo', 'Un novio para dos hermanas' and 'El Chanfle', to name a few. He also wrote the books titled ‘Sin Querer Queriendo: Memorias’, ‘El Diario de El Chavo del Ocho’ and ‘Y También Poemas’.Personal Life & DeathChespirito was born as Roberto Gómez Bolaños on 21 February 1929 in Mexico City, Mexico. His father Francisco Gómez Linares was a cartoonist and painter and his mother Elsa Bolaños Cacho was a bilingual secretary. He has a younger brother, Horacio Gómez Bolaños, an older brother, Francisco, and a half brother who was born out of his father’s relationship with another woman.Chespirito attended the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). However, he didn’t complete his engineering course.Talking about his love life, the Mexican artiste married his first wife, Graciela Fernandez in 1968. The couple raised six kids before divorcing in 1989. Years later, Chespirito married his second wife, Florinda Meza and remained with her until his death. On 28 November 2014, the comedian died from heart failure that resulted from Parkinson's disease, at the age of 85.
