Raul Padilla
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| Raul Padilla | |
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| Born | June 17, 1917 Monterrey, Mexico |
| Died | February 3, 1994 (aged 76) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Cause of death | Diabetes |
| Years active | 1951-1992 |
| Television | El Chavo |
| Children | Raul Padilla Jr. |
Raúl "Chato" Padilla (June 17, 1917–February 3, 1994) was a Mexican actor, and a member of Chespirito's comedy troupe, famous for his character in El Chavo del Ocho, Jaimito el Cartero (Jaimito, the Mailman).
[edit] Acting Life
Padilla joined the show in 1979 following the departure of Ramon Valdez, gradually taking over the sorts of roles Valdez used to play. He also worked on the film El Chanfle, scripted and starred by Roberto Gómez Bolaños (Chespirito).
[edit] Death
Raúl died of diabetes on February 3, 1994. His nickname, "Chato", means "pug"; the nickname was in reference to his broad, flat nose. His son, Raul Padilla Jr. "El Choforo" also worked with Chespirito and is an actor in his own right.
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