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/Latino-American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, producer, director, comedian and screenwriter. 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. Native Latino-American comic actor Ruben Aguirre, loved by millions of children and adults across Latin America. He wore size 19 6E 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, 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 |