Ramón Valdés

Ramón Valdés

Born September 02, 1924 (Age: 101) 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.
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.
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Filmography

El Chavo: The Best of Don Ramón

El Chavo: The Best of Don Ramón

2006 as Don Ramón Age: 81
Reves

Reves

1999 as Rolo Age: 74
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Los gatilleros del diablo

1985 as Compadre Lucas Age: 60
Pirate Apprentice

Pirate Apprentice

1984 as Age: 59
Okey, Mister Pancho

Okey, Mister Pancho

1981 as Chivo Loco Age: 56
El secuestro de los cien millones

El secuestro de los cien millones

1980 as Age: 55
Chanoc on the Island of the Dead

Chanoc on the Island of the Dead

1977 as Tzekub Age: 52
Best of El Chavo, Vol. 1

Best of El Chavo, Vol. 1

1973 as Don Ramón Age: 49
Las tarántulas

Las tarántulas

1973 as Age: 48
Entre Pobretones y Ricachones

Entre Pobretones y Ricachones

1973 as (uncredited) Age: 48
Chanoc vs. the Tiger and the Vampire

Chanoc vs. the Tiger and the Vampire

1972 as Pata larga Age: 47
La Hermanita Dinamita

La Hermanita Dinamita

1970 as Manejador de ambulancia Age: 45
Duelo en El Dorado

Duelo en El Dorado

1969 as Esbirro de Poveda (uncredited) Age: 44
El aviso inoportuno

El aviso inoportuno

1969 as Age: 44
Cuernos debajo de la cama

Cuernos debajo de la cama

1969 as Detective Age: 44
El señor doctor

El señor doctor

1965 as Paciente vendado (uncredited) Age: 41
Tintansón Cruzoe

Tintansón Cruzoe

1965 as Age: 41
The Mocking Ghosts

The Mocking Ghosts

1965 as Carnival Worker Age: 41
El rifle implacable

El rifle implacable

1965 as Age: 40
Mi héroe

Mi héroe

1965 as Age: 40
El pecador

El pecador

1965 as Age: 40
Diablos en el cielo

Diablos en el cielo

1965 as Age: 40
El amor no es pecado (El cielo de los pobres)

El amor no es pecado (El cielo de los pobres)

1965 as Don Cosme (uncredited) Age: 40
Campeón del barrio

Campeón del barrio

1964 as Gancho Age: 40
Héroe a la fuerza

Héroe a la fuerza

1964 as Age: 39
My Soul for a Love

My Soul for a Love

1964 as Age: 39
No Image

Ruletero a toda marcha

1964 as Juez registro civil (uncredited) Age: 39
Buenos días, Acapulco

Buenos días, Acapulco

1964 as Chofer gangoso Age: 39
No Image

Vivir de Sueños

1964 as Age: 39
La Sonrisa de los Pobres

La Sonrisa de los Pobres

1964 as Borracho cantina (uncredited) Age: 39
Un ángel de mal genio

Un ángel de mal genio

1964 as Gangster Age: 39
Entrega Inmediata

Entrega Inmediata

1963 as Original XU 777 Age: 39
Fuerte, audaz y valiente

Fuerte, audaz y valiente

1963 as Age: 38
Vuelven los Argumedo

Vuelven los Argumedo

1963 as Ramírez (alguacil) (uncredited) Age: 38
Los amigos Maravilla en el mundo de la aventura

Los amigos Maravilla en el mundo de la aventura

1963 as Cantinero (uncredited) Age: 38
¡En peligro de muerte!

¡En peligro de muerte!

1962 as Hillbilly Age: 38
Dinamita Kid

Dinamita Kid

1962 as Damián (uncredited) Age: 37
Cazadores de asesinos

Cazadores de asesinos

1962 as Bandido (uncredited) Age: 37
El Tigre Negro

El Tigre Negro

1962 as Bandido (uncredited) Age: 37
El centauro del norte

El centauro del norte

1962 as Age: 37
Los valientes no mueren

Los valientes no mueren

1962 as Age: 37
The Treasure of King Solomon

The Treasure of King Solomon

1962 as Ali Ben Age: 37
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Jóvenes y rebeldes

1961 as El ratas (uncredited) Age: 37
El malvado Carabel

El malvado Carabel

1961 as Tendero Age: 37
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Escuela de valientes

1961 as Andrés, caporal (uncredited) Age: 37
Viva Chihuahua

Viva Chihuahua

1961 as Age: 37
Los inocentes

Los inocentes

1961 as Age: 36
Bonitas las Tapatias

Bonitas las Tapatias

1961 as Autoridad (uncredited) Age: 36
El duende y yo

El duende y yo

1961 as Ramón (borracho cantina) Age: 36
The Phantom of the Operetta

The Phantom of the Operetta

1960 as Policía (uncredited) Age: 36
No Image

Una estrella y dos estrellados

1960 as Hipólito Age: 35
Tin Tan y las modelos

Tin Tan y las modelos

1960 as Age: 35
Variedades de medianoche

Variedades de medianoche

1960 as Age: 35
Escuela de verano

Escuela de verano

1959 as Anastasio Age: 34
Vivir del cuento

Vivir del cuento

1959 as Dos Pisos (uncredited) Age: 34
El cofre del pirata

El cofre del pirata

1959 as Age: 34
3 Lessons of Love

3 Lessons of Love

1959 as Tijerino (uncredited) Age: 34
El pandillero

El pandillero

1959 as Age: 34
School for Mothers-in-Law

School for Mothers-in-Law

1958 as Albañil (uncredited) Age: 34
La odalisca No. 13

La odalisca No. 13

1958 as Age: 34
Las mil y una noches

Las mil y una noches

1958 as Age: 34
Refifí entre las mujeres

Refifí entre las mujeres

1958 as Empleado de don Luis (uncredited) Age: 33
Golden Wedding

Golden Wedding

1956 as Revolucionario (uncredited) Age: 32
El vividor

El vividor

1956 as Age: 31
Ladies Club

Ladies Club

1956 as Hombre en tendajo (uncredited) Age: 31
El sultán descalzo

El sultán descalzo

1956 as Vendedor de tacos (uncredited) Age: 31
Pura vida

Pura vida

1956 as Caimán (uncredited) Age: 31
Una Movida Chueca

Una Movida Chueca

1956 as Preso Age: 31
La Vida No Vale Nada

La Vida No Vale Nada

1955 as Bus Driver (uncredited) Age: 30
School for Tramps

School for Tramps

1955 as Taxista (uncredited) Age: 30
Mulata

Mulata

1954 as Marinero (uncredited) Age: 29
El mariachi desconocido

El mariachi desconocido

1953 as Age: 29
Dios los cría

Dios los cría

1953 as Ramón Age: 29
El vagabundo

El vagabundo

1953 as Age: 28
Me traes de un ala

Me traes de un ala

1953 as González (uncredited) Age: 28
Simbad el Mareado

Simbad el Mareado

1950 as Hampón con lentes (uncredited) Age: 26
The Mark of the Skunk

The Mark of the Skunk

1950 as Guard Age: 25
The King of the Neighborhood

The King of the Neighborhood

1950 as El Norteño Age: 25