Rubén Aguirre

Actor

June 15, 1934 (82 years)

† June 17, 2016

Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico

Biography

Huge, intimidating, cool, and funny, Native-Latino American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, producer, director, comedian and screenwriter. Ruben Aguirre was from Saltillo, Coahuila. He was best remembered for his characterization of Profesor Jirafales in the Televisa's television show El Chavo. Aguirre also participated in another well known television show of the era, El Chapulín Colorado, albeit less frequently. When he first began looking for acting work, he was told that at 6'8" (203cm), h…

Filmography

8.0

El Chavo del Ocho

Profesor Jirafales "Maistro Longaniza"

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.

8.2

Chespirito

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8.1

El Chapulín Colorado

Professor Girafales

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10.0

Los Supergenios de la Mesa Cuadrada

Rubén Aguirre Jirafales / Lucas Tañeda

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7.4

El Chanfle

Sr. Matute

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.

5.7

Viva el chubasco

The struggle between two rival families brings many complications into the life of a people. The priest, with the agreement of the women, get a strike of crossed legs until peace is a fact.

7.4

El Chanfle 2

Sr. Matute

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.

6.1

Capulina Chisme Caliente

When he lands a job as a telephone operator, Capulina -- legendary Mexican funnyman Gaspar Henaine -- quickly discovers that he can get the best gossip in town by eavesdropping on callers' private conversations. But when he uses these juicy tidbits to help a local newspaper boost its circulation, he unleashes a firestorm of scandal that threatens to ruin him. Gilberto Martínez Solares directs this comedy.

5.7

Las aventuras de Fray Valentino

Fray Valentino

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7.1

Charrito

Director Buñuelo

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

6.2

Santo and Blue Demon vs. Dr. Frankenstein

Dr. Molina

Innocent women are being kidnapped and used as guinea pigs for a brain transplant experiment. The diabolical Dr. Frankenstein continues his quest to perfect his brain transplant operation to bring back his deceased wife at any cost - even if it means playing with the lives of others. El Santo and Blue Demon are called in to help when their friend Alicia becomes Dr. Frankenstein's next target. It'll take both heroes to go up against the dastardly doctor and go mano a mano with his super strong zombie Golem.

10.0

La Lucha Invade el Cine Mexicano

Dr. Genaro Molina

Lucha libre is part of Mexican culture, but how did something that was shown in circuses and fairs become a cinematic genre? Join us to learn about this trajectory.

5.7

El chivo

A priest recruits some secular friends of his to help him break the stranglehold a political boss has over their town's economy.

7.7

El moro de Cumpas

In the city of Aguaprieta, two horses are part of the largest event in the region. The unbeatable horse Moro from the city of Cumpas faces the imposing Zaino de Aguaprieta. Two in a decided race in just 450 rods.

6.9

Don Ratón y Don Ratero

Rufino Rufián

A tap dancing exterminator is mistaken for an out-of-town hit man by two rival gangs, each hoping to acquire his services.

5.3

Lo veo y no lo creo

Blind man with no family relies on his mayor-domo for everything from domestic chores to administrating his estate. Surprise: the mayor domo is blind too. Somehow it all works out.

5.8

Mi Caballo El Cantador

A priest must shed his habits to avenge the death of the grandfather of two helpless children who, along with their mother, are victims of a relative who extorts and murders them.

10.0

Best of El Chavo, Vol. 1

El Profesor Jirafales

A cap, a barrel, and an eight year old boy surrounded by his friends from the neighborhood have been the essential elements for the entertainment for millions of views around the world. Created by comic actor Roberto Gomez Bolanos, El Chavo del 8 made its mark on Mexican Television and has left us with everlasting memories of entertainment for our families. Its sketch comedy format appeals to young and old alike. El Chavo del 8 still airs in syndication all over Latin America.

7.8

Chespirito: El Niño Que Somos

Self / Profesor Jirafales

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.

6.3

Escuadrón sida

Mexican feature film