Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
June 15, 1934
Place of Birth:
Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
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Rubén Aguirre
Biography
Rubén Aguirre Fuentes (Saltillo, Coahuila de Zaragoza, June 15, 1934 in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, June 17, 2016) was a Native Hispanic/Latin American actor and comedian. He is remembered for having played the character of Professor Jirafales, in the series El Chavo del 8 (1973). When he first began looking for acting work, he was told that at 6'8" (2.03 m), he was too tall. Latin American comic actor Ruben Aguirre, loved by millions of children and adults across Latin America. He wore size 19 5E shoes. He also had a monstrous wingspan of 7’4” (2.24 m).
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | La Lucha Invade el Cine Mexicano | Dr. Genaro Molina |
| 2005 | Lo Mejor del Chavo Del Ocho 1 e 2 | Profesor Jirafales / Professor Girafales |
| 2001 | Chespirito: El Niño Que Somos | Self / Profesor Jirafales |
| 1994 | Las aventuras de Fray Valentino | Fray Valentino |
| 1994 | Fray Valentino II | Fray Valentino |
| 1992 | El chivo | |
| 1991 | Este vampiro es un tiro | |
| 1987 | Escuadrón sida | |
| 1984 | Charrito | Director Buñuelo |
| 1983 | Don Ratón y Don Ratero | Rufino Rufián |
| 1983 | Viva el chubasco | |
| 1982 | El Chanfle 2 | Sr. Matute |
| 1980 | Taste of Blood | Sacerdote |
| 1979 | Mi Caballo El Cantador | |
| 1979 | El Chanfle | Sr. Matute |
| 1977 | El moro de Cumpas | |
| 1977 | Capulina Chisme Caliente | |
| 1977 | Lo veo y no lo creo | |
| 1974 | Santo and Blue Demon vs. Dr. Frankenstein | Dr. Molina |
| 1973 | Best of El Chavo del 8, Vol. 1 | El Profesor Jirafales |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | El Chavo del Ocho | Profesor Jirafales "Maistro Longaniza" |
| 1973 | El Chapulín Colorado | Professor Girafales |
| 1970 | Los Supergenios de la Mesa Cuadrada | Rubén Aguirre Jirafales / Lucas Tañeda |
| 1970 | Chespirito |