Description:
Cantinflas, born Mario Moreno as the son of a Mexican postal employee, was a prolific and productive Mexican comedian/producer/writer/singer who also knew a fair bit about agriculture and medicine. He was married to Valentina Ivanova from 1936 until her death. He appeared in more than 55 films, including (as Passepartout) Around the World in Eighty Days (1956).
Birthday
August 12, 1911
Born In
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Alternative names
Mario Moreno "Cantinflas"
, Mario Moreno 'Cantinflas'
, Mario Moreno Cantinflas
, Cantinflas' Mario Moreno
, Mario Moreno
, Mario Moreno Reyes
Height
167 cm
Spouse/Ex-
Valentina Ivanova October 27, 1934 - January 5, 1966 (her death)
Parents
Pedro Moreno Esquivel
Children
Mario Moreno Ivanova
Relatives
Bernardo Moreno Moreno (Grandparent)
Trivia
Despite the fact that Cantinflas died a millionaire several times over,
and was one of the biggest stars ever in Spanish language films, he
never forgot where he came from. Much of his money was given over to
charitable work, including high-quality, low-income housing for Mexico
City's poor. When he died, he was hailed as a national hero, and a
protracted period of official mourning followed.
Quotes
I think comedians have something very serious inside. They see both sides of life. But they prefer to look at the happy side - and to make happy the people.
Trademarks
His comedy routine consisted of engaging in drawn-out, nonsensical chatter
