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Cantinflas was a stage name of Mario Moreno, a pioneer of Mexican cinema and a popular comedian in Latin America and Spain. He created a character of a poor farmer with a distinctive mustache and humor based on Mexican linguistic features.
Cantinflas, born Mario Moreno, was a prolific and productive Mexican comedian/producer/writer/singer who also knew a fair bit about agriculture and medicine. He appeared in more than 55 films, including (as Passepartout) Around the World in 80 Days (1956), and was hailed as a national hero after his death.
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- Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
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- Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Aug 8, 2024 · Cantinflas (born August 12, 1911, Mexico City, Mexico—died April 20, 1993, Mexico City) was one of the most popular entertainers in the history of Latin-American cinema.
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Learn about the life and career of Cantinflas, a Mexican comedian, producer, writer and singer who starred in more than 55 films. Find out his birth name, family, trademarks, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- August 12, 1911
- April 20, 1993
Learn about the life and career of Mario Moreno Cantinflas, the most widely accomplished comedian in Mexico and Latin America. Discover how he got his name, became famous, worked with Hollywood stars, and faced legal battles.
May 29, 2018 · Learn about Cantinflas, one of Mexico's most beloved cinematic figures, who used nonsense talk and physical comedy to mock the powerful and the absurd. Find out his real name, his origin of his stage name, his films, and his influence on Chaplin and other comedians.
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Aug 15, 2017 · Learn about Cantinflas, a legendary Mexican film actor, producer and writer who won a Golden Globe Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Discover his comedic style, his humanitarian work and his influence on the Spanish language.
