Roberto Gómez Bolaños

Born in Mexico City, Mexico, Roberto Mario Gómez Bolaños, more commonly known as Chespirito or "Little Shakespeare," was a Mexican actor, comedian, screenwriter, humorist, director, producer and author. Before becoming an actor, Chespirito was an amateur boxer. He studied mechanical engineering at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Chespirito wrote a number of plays, contributed dialogue to Mexican film, television scripts and secured some character-acting work. Between 1960 and 1965, Chespirito dedicated himself to writing scripts for "Comedians and Songs" and "El estudio de Pedro Vargas." Chespirito's first show was "Los Supergenios de la Mesa Cuadrada," a sketch comedy show that premiered in 1968. Chespirito's best-known roles were in the shows "El Chavo del Ocho" and "El Chapulín Colorado," both series premiered in 1973. He also starred in "La Chicharra" (1979-82) annd "Don Calavera" (1994-95). Chespirito passed away on November 28, 2014.