Roberto Gómez Bolaños
Biography
Roberto Gómez Bolaños works in acting. Born February 21, 1929 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. Died November 28, 2014. Archytele tracks 93 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
93 titles- Los Colorado (2026) Characters
- Dare To Live (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose (2025) as Self / Chavo del 8 (archive footage)
- The Red Grasshopper 3D (2021) Characters
- The Red Grasshopper (2015) Characters
- The Red Grasshopper (2015) Creator
- A Day in the Life (2010) as Chaves (El Chavo) (archive footage )
- TV o no TV (2008) as Self - Actor 'Chespirito'
- Animal nocturno (2006) as Self
- El Chavo: The Animated Series (2006) Producer
- El Chavo: The Animated Series (2006) Creator
- El Chavo: The Best of Don Ramón (2006) as El Chavo del Ocho
- Lo Mejor del Chavo Del Ocho 1 e 2 (2005) as El Chavo del Ocho / Chaves
- Lo Mejor del Chavo Del Ocho 1 e 2 (2005) Screenplay
- Lo Mejor del Chavo Del Ocho 1 e 2 (2005) Producer
- Las Lunas del Auditorio (2002) as Self
- Chespirito: El Niño Que Somos (2001) as Self / Chavo del 8
- Best of El Chavo, Vol. 1 (2001) as El Chavo del 8
- Best of El Chavo, Vol. 1 (2001) Director
- Best of El Chavo, Vol. 1 (2001) Writer
- In the Shadow of the Moon (1999) Producer
- ¡Que vivan los muertos! (1998) Writer
- Alguna Vez Tendremos Alas (1997) Songs
- Elisa Before the End of the World (1997) Producer
- De pé a pá (1996) as Self
- La Chilindrina en apuros (1994) Writer
- Milagro y magia (1991) Director
- Milagro y magia (1991) Executive Producer
- Milagro y magia (1991) Creator
- Música de Viento (1989)
- Música de Viento (1989) Director
- Música de Viento (1989) Writer
- Charrito (1984) as Charrito
- Charrito (1984) Director
- Charrito (1984) Screenplay
- Don Ratón y Don Ratero (1983) as Ratón Pérez
- Don Ratón y Don Ratero (1983) Writer
- Don Ratón y Don Ratero (1983) Director
- El Chanfle 2 (1982) as El Chanfle
- El Chanfle 2 (1982) Writer
- El Chanfle 2 (1982) Producer
- El Chanfle 2 (1982) Director
- Chespirito (1980)
- Chespirito (1980) Writer
- Chespirito (1980) Director
- Chespirito (1980) Creator
- El Chanfle (1979) as El Chanfle
- El Chanfle (1979) Writer
- El Chavo del Ocho (1973) as El Chavo del Ocho
- El Chavo del Ocho (1973) Writer
- El Chavo del Ocho (1973) Director
- El Chavo del Ocho (1973) Creator
- El Chapulín Colorado (1973) as Chapulin / Doctor Chapatin / Chespirito / Chómpiras / El Flaco / Charles Chaplin / Mesero majadero / Soldado Shakespeare
- El Chapulín Colorado (1973) Producer
- El Chapulín Colorado (1973) Writer
- El Chapulín Colorado (1973) Director
- El Chapulín Colorado (1973) Creator
- Chaves (Max Exclusivo) (1973) Creator
- Fray Dollar (1970)
- Los Supergenios de la Mesa Cuadrada (1970)
- Los Supergenios de la Mesa Cuadrada (1970) Writer
- Los Supergenios de la Mesa Cuadrada (1970) Creator
- El Ciudadano Gómez (1970) as Ciudadano Gómez
- ¡Ahí, madre! (1970) Story
- Las tres magnificas (1970) as Manolo
- El cuerpazo del delito (1970) as Goliath (segment "La Rebelde")
- La hermana Trinquete (1970) as Fat tourist's husband
- Romance sobre ruedas (1969) Writer
- La princesa hippie (1969)
- El amor de María Isabel (1968) as Instructor Manejo (uncredited)
- El zángano (1968)
- Operación carambola (1968) as Carlitos / Scorpio Leader's Deputy #1
- Operación carambola (1968) Screenplay
- Detectives o ladrones..? (1967) Screenplay
- Un novio para dos hermanas (1967) Screenplay
- The Specter's Road (1967) Writer
- The Crazy World of the Youth (1967)
- Dos pintores pintorescos (1967) Screenplay
- Cada quién su lucha (1966) Writer
- Dos meseros majaderos (1966) Writer
- La cigüeña distraída (1966) Screenplay
- Los reyes del volante (1965) Adaptation
- Los astronautas (1964) Screenplay
- Los Invisibles (1963) Writer
- ¡En peligro de muerte! (1962) Writer
- Un par a todo dar (1961) Writer
- Limosneros con garrote (1961) Screenplay
- Pegando con tubo (1961) Story
- Dos tontos y un loco (1961) Original Story
- Dos tontos y un loco (1961) Writer
- Dos locos en escena (1960) as Don Juan
- Dos Criados Malcriados (1960)
- Los Caquitos Creator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Roberto Gómez Bolaños best known for?
Roberto Gómez Bolaños is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose (2025), El Chavo: The Animated Series (2006), El Chavo: The Animated Series (2006), Alguna Vez Tendremos Alas (1997).
When and where was Roberto Gómez Bolaños born?
Roberto Gómez Bolaños was born on February 21, 1929 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. They passed away on November 28, 2014.
How many credits does Roberto Gómez Bolaños have?
Roberto Gómez Bolaños has accumulated over 93 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2026.
What is Roberto Gómez Bolaños's background in cinema and television?
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 regard...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Los Supergenios de la Mesa Cuadrada (1970) — aged about 41
- Chespirito (1980) — aged about 51
- El Chavo del Ocho (1973) as El Chavo del Ocho — aged about 44
- El Chapulín Colorado (1973) as Chapulin / Doctor Chapatin / Chespirito / Chómpiras / El Flaco / Charles Chaplin / Mesero majadero / Soldado Shakespeare — aged about 44
- Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose (2025) as Self / Chavo del 8 (archive footage) — aged about 96
- Charrito (1984) as Charrito — aged about 55
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