Roberto Gómez Bolaños

Acting

Roberto Gómez Bolaños

Born February 21, 1929 · Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Died November 28, 2014 · aged 85

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. …

Known For

El amor de María IsabelEl amor de María Isabel · 1968
El amor de María Isabel
7.11968
MovieRomanceDrama
Follow up to Maria Isabel. Newly wed to a rich man, Maria Isabel must still struggle with being branded as a lowly maid and endure the scorn of her adoptive daughter and the infidelity of her husband.
CharritoCharrito · 1984
Charrito
7.11984
MovieComedyWestern
Charrito is the villain actor in a movie, which is filmed in a town, that only produces headaches to the director, for being extremely distracted
Los InvisiblesLos Invisibles · 1963
Los Invisibles
5.31963
MovieComedy
The "Wizard" jewel thief made one of his misdeeds, to be discovered by the business owner, he gets into a toy store, and one of the dolls placed the brilliant he stole. Chip and Capulina are inventors and repairers, candles and grooms daughter of the owner of the toy factory. Capulina accidentally discovers a painting that makes him invisible things. A secret detective Interpool, began a series of investigations to find the thief who has also robbed the invention and fail to commit more crimes. Wrapped in a sea of confusion, Chip and Capulina attempt to resolve this mess.
Un par a todo darUn par a todo dar · 1961
Un par a todo dar
6.01961
Movie
Comedy about two friends (Viruta and Capulina) who are swindled when they buy a plot of land. It turns out that the land they just purchased is actually the cemetery of a small town. Moreover, the two bumbling stooges cross paths with the local criminal, a masked robber known as "El Esqueleto" (the Skeleton). The film also stars Dacia Gonzalez.
¡Ahí, madre!¡Ahí, madre! · 1970
¡Ahí, madre!
5.91970
MovieComedy
In a neighborhood of Mexico City, inhabit different characters. From a hardened general, suffering from delusions of persecution, to a recruit; two brothers dedicated to teaching music; two treasure hunters restless, and a friendly concierge who lives with her son, the popular Gordolfo Gelatino.
Los astronautasLos astronautas · 1964
Los astronautas
6.01964
MovieComedy
Viruta and Capulina are recruited by a group of Venusian space women to serve as an example of ideal males for their planet, much to the dismay of the men of Venus and the fiendish Martians.
El zánganoEl zángano · 1968
El zángano
5.81968
MovieComedy
Capulina reaches Mexico City and sweating buckets trying to work with his uncle, the billionaire strict resting all day surrounded by a bunch of beautiful women.
El ChanfleEl Chanfle · 1979
El Chanfle
7.41979
MovieComedyFamily
Although he always wanted to become a professional soccer player, El Chanfle has settled for being the props boy and water boy for Mexican soccer's Club América, whose coach they both have trouble getting along with because of the Chanfle's heightened sense of honesty and cleanliness on the court, something the rigid coach does not share. When he is asked to cheat during a game he refuses and is fired from his job, but his friend, the team doctor will try to get him back. At the same time, his wife Tere announces to be pregnant, and trying to sell a gun in order to make money for their future, unintentionally scares a old man, Chato, with it, who now seeks revenge.

Movies

El amor de María IsabelEl amor de María Isabel · 1968
El amor de María Isabel
7.11968
MovieRomanceDrama
Follow up to Maria Isabel. Newly wed to a rich man, Maria Isabel must still struggle with being branded as a lowly maid and endure the scorn of her adoptive daughter and the infidelity of her husband.
CharritoCharrito · 1984
Charrito
7.11984
MovieComedyWestern
Charrito is the villain actor in a movie, which is filmed in a town, that only produces headaches to the director, for being extremely distracted
Los InvisiblesLos Invisibles · 1963
Los Invisibles
5.31963
MovieComedy
The "Wizard" jewel thief made one of his misdeeds, to be discovered by the business owner, he gets into a toy store, and one of the dolls placed the brilliant he stole. Chip and Capulina are inventors and repairers, candles and grooms daughter of the owner of the toy factory. Capulina accidentally discovers a painting that makes him invisible things. A secret detective Interpool, began a series of investigations to find the thief who has also robbed the invention and fail to commit more crimes. Wrapped in a sea of confusion, Chip and Capulina attempt to resolve this mess.
Un par a todo darUn par a todo dar · 1961
Un par a todo dar
6.01961
Movie
Comedy about two friends (Viruta and Capulina) who are swindled when they buy a plot of land. It turns out that the land they just purchased is actually the cemetery of a small town. Moreover, the two bumbling stooges cross paths with the local criminal, a masked robber known as "El Esqueleto" (the Skeleton). The film also stars Dacia Gonzalez.
¡Ahí, madre!¡Ahí, madre! · 1970
¡Ahí, madre!
5.91970
MovieComedy
In a neighborhood of Mexico City, inhabit different characters. From a hardened general, suffering from delusions of persecution, to a recruit; two brothers dedicated to teaching music; two treasure hunters restless, and a friendly concierge who lives with her son, the popular Gordolfo Gelatino.
Los astronautasLos astronautas · 1964
Los astronautas
6.01964
MovieComedy
Viruta and Capulina are recruited by a group of Venusian space women to serve as an example of ideal males for their planet, much to the dismay of the men of Venus and the fiendish Martians.
El zánganoEl zángano · 1968
El zángano
5.81968
MovieComedy
Capulina reaches Mexico City and sweating buckets trying to work with his uncle, the billionaire strict resting all day surrounded by a bunch of beautiful women.
El ChanfleEl Chanfle · 1979
El Chanfle
7.41979
MovieComedyFamily
Although he always wanted to become a professional soccer player, El Chanfle has settled for being the props boy and water boy for Mexican soccer's Club América, whose coach they both have trouble getting along with because of the Chanfle's heightened sense of honesty and cleanliness on the court, something the rigid coach does not share. When he is asked to cheat during a game he refuses and is fired from his job, but his friend, the team doctor will try to get him back. At the same time, his wife Tere announces to be pregnant, and trying to sell a gun in order to make money for their future, unintentionally scares a old man, Chato, with it, who now seeks revenge.
Dos locos en escenaDos locos en escena · 1960
Dos locos en escena
6.91960
MovieMusicComedy
Viruta and Capulina, magicians working in a theater where the actors delegate dishonest ratchets, is assassinated by two stagehands to remove payroll and left her body in the clubhouse Cristas singer Virutas girlfriend. He and Capulina move the body in a trunk to utility room but the trunk is base off and the body is in the Viruta's room. A lush Chasing Coquis showgirl girlfriend Capulina, stains of red paint and falls asleep, believing him dead detectives accuse Capulina and Viruta of murder.
Las tres magnificasLas tres magnificas · 1970
Las tres magnificas
7.01970
Movie
Small-town priest invites his three rambunctious nieces to visit him.
Don Ratón y Don RateroDon Ratón y Don Ratero · 1983
Don Ratón y Don Ratero
6.91983
MovieComedy
A tap dancing exterminator is mistaken for an out-of-town hit man by two rival gangs, each hoping to acquire his services.
La Chilindrina en apurosLa Chilindrina en apuros · 1994
La Chilindrina en apuros
7.31994
MovieFamilyComedy
El Chavo: The Best of Don RamónEl Chavo: The Best of Don Ramón · 2006
El Chavo: The Best of Don Ramón
10.02006
MovieComedy
The best of Mesitzo-Mexican character, Don Ramon.
Dare To LiveDare To Live · 2026
Dare To Live
2026
MovieDocumentary
The life of Florinda Meza, from her difficult childhood to her romance with Roberto Gómez Bolaños "Chespirito" and the mourning of his death.
El cuerpazo del delitoEl cuerpazo del delito · 1970
El cuerpazo del delito
5.31970
MovieComedyRomance
Anthology film: three "sophisticated" rom-com scenarios.
A Day in the LifeA Day in the Life · 2010
A Day in the Life
6.92010
MovieDocumentary
The documentary tracks 19 hours of broadcasting from several brazilian TV channels making live surfing between channels. The result was edited latter.
El Chanfle 2El Chanfle 2 · 1982
El Chanfle 2
7.51982
MovieFamilyComedy
is the continuation of the Mexican film El Chanfle (1979) Chespirito, which aired in theaters in 1982. At that time the cast of the neighborhood (with some absences: the Carlos Villagran, who decided not to continue working with Roberto Gomez Bolaños by a personal decision, he left in 1979. Ramon Valdez next year decides to accompany him, also leaving to work with Chespirito. returned with him in 1981, but a health problem that was detected in the early 80's, was prevented from participating in this film), it left room for the story of a lowly stagehand football team that achieves his dream beside his wife Tere, of having a child. In this film, the situation is a little different.
Música de VientoMúsica de Viento · 1989
Música de Viento
7.71989
MovieComedy
Mr. Quevedo is a public relationist in a real estate company managed by Mr. Cepeda. Mr. Cepeda has become rich through fraudulent practices. Mr. Martinez is a client who was victimized by Mr. Cepeda; thus he appears one day at the real estate office looking for Mr. Cepeda but instead he found Mr. Quevedo and appoints him with a gun, Mr. Quevedo farts unintentionally due to the menacing situation. Mr. Quevedo teaches the audience to bravely act according to the own values. —Elizabeth Kahl
Chespirito: El Niño Que SomosChespirito: El Niño Que Somos · 2001
Chespirito: El Niño Que Somos
7.82001
MovieDocumentary
As a child, Roberto Gómez Bolaños dreamed of being a soccer player or an engineer; acting seemed ridiculous to him. But as time went by he discovered his true calling. First as a writer and then as an actor, he gave life to several characters, including two of the most popular in the history of Mexican television.
Elisa Before the End of the WorldElisa Before the End of the World · 1997
Elisa Before the End of the World
6.11997
MovieDrama
10-year-old Elisa, whose parents are about to lose their new car due to financial problems, plans a bank robbery.
¡En peligro de muerte!¡En peligro de muerte! · 1962
¡En peligro de muerte!
7.61962
MovieComedyWestern
La princesa hippieLa princesa hippie · 1969
La princesa hippie
6.81969
MovieMusicComedy
Twins separated at birth; one grows up to inherit the crown of San Marciano, and the other works in a pawnshop in Mexico City.
La hermana TrinqueteLa hermana Trinquete · 1970
La hermana Trinquete
6.71970
MovieComedy
Career-thief hides from the police by joining a convent.
Un novio para dos hermanasUn novio para dos hermanas · 1967
Un novio para dos hermanas
7.51967
MovieComedyMusic
Pili and uncle Angel travel to Mexico to see Mili dancing at her debut in a theater in the capital. When Mili finds out the bad economic situation of her uncle, she decides to seek work. Meanwhile, Pili works in a department store and meets Rodolfo, the grandson of Mrs. Caceres, owner of the store, which she takes for the chauffeur of the lady. In turn, Ms. Caceres hires Mili to dance at her party, where she meets and falls for Rodolfo. Rodolfo, who does not know of the existence of a twin sister, is convinced that the girl in the party is Pili. And the sisters do not know they are in love with the same man, which will lead to an unexpected conflict.

TV Shows

El Chavo del OchoEl Chavo del Ocho · 1973
El Chavo del Ocho
8.11973
SeriesComedyFamily
The mishaps of Chavo, an 8-year-old Mestizo-Latino American orphan boy who lives in a village. Together with Quico, Chilindrina, Ñoño and La Popis, Chavo experiences a series of humorous entanglements.
ChespiritoChespirito · 1980
Chespirito
8.21980
SeriesComedyFamily
El Chavo: The Animated SeriesEl Chavo: The Animated Series · 2006
El Chavo: The Animated Series
7.62006
SeriesAnimationComedy
El Chavo Animado is a Mexican animated series based on a live-action TV series of the same name, created by Roberto Gómez Bolaños.
El Chapulín ColoradoEl Chapulín Colorado · 1973
El Chapulín Colorado
8.11973
SeriesComedyFamily
De pé a páDe pé a pá · 1996
De pé a pá
7.01996
Series
Alguna Vez Tendremos AlasAlguna Vez Tendremos Alas · 1997
Alguna Vez Tendremos Alas
7.71997
SeriesDrama
Animal nocturnoAnimal nocturno · 2006
Animal nocturno
6.02006
Series
Chespirito: Not Really on PurposeChespirito: Not Really on Purpose · 2025
Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose
8.02025
SeriesDramaComedy
Miniseries that follow the life and career of Mexican actor, comedian and producer Roberto Gómez Bolaños, known for being the creator of El Chavo del 8, El Chapulín Colorado and Chespirito.
The Red GrasshopperThe Red Grasshopper · 2015
The Red Grasshopper
8.52015
SeriesAnimationComedy
Los ColoradoLos Colorado · 2026
Los Colorado
7.22026
SeriesAnimationComedy
Chapulin Colorado is back, and now he has a family. Alongside his wife, kids, and grandma, he must save Chaotic City while dealing with the chaos at home. From cavemen to intergalactic beings, no one escapes the Boinky Bopper.
Las Lunas del AuditorioLas Lunas del Auditorio · 2002
Las Lunas del Auditorio
7.32002
Series
Los CaquitosLos Caquitos
Los Caquitos
Series
Los Caquitos is a sketch comedy of the Chespirito television comedy program that ran from 1980 to 1995. It was created by Roberto Gómez Bolaños, who also played one of the title characters, "El Chómpiras".
Los Supergenios de la Mesa CuadradaLos Supergenios de la Mesa Cuadrada · 1970
Los Supergenios de la Mesa Cuadrada
10.01970
SeriesComedy
Milagro y magiaMilagro y magia · 1991
Milagro y magia
8.51991
SeriesDrama
Milagro y magia is a Mexican telenovela produced by Roberto Gómez Bolaños and Florinda Meza for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from April 29 to August 30, 1991. Written by Florinda Meza and directed by Roberto Gómez Bolaños, the telenovela marked the duo's debut as telenovela producers and Florinda Meza's first leading role in the genre. The story is set in post-revolutionary Mexico and follows two orphaned children, Elisa and Pepe, as they leave their rural hometown in search of a better life in Mexico City. Separated by fate after escaping exploitation, they face hardship, love, and betrayal while struggling to reunite and build a brighter future.