Juan Carlos Altavista facts for kids
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Juan Carlos Altavista
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| Born | January 4, 1929 |
| Died | July 20, 1989 (aged 60) |
Juan Carlos Altavista (born January 4, 1929, in Buenos Aires, Argentina – died July 20, 1989) was a famous Argentine actor and comedian. He was best known for creating the beloved character, Minguito Tinguitella. This character became very popular on radio, TV, and in many films.
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About Juan Carlos Altavista
Juan Carlos Altavista started his acting journey at a young age. He began at the Teatro Infantil Labarden, a children's theater in Buenos Aires. Later, he learned from well-known actors like Narciso Ibáñez Menta, Francisco Petrone, and Luis Sandrini.
The Minguito Character
The character that made him famous was Minguito Tinguitella. Minguito was a kind-hearted, simple man, often seen driving an old garbage cart. He wore a special beret (a soft, flat cap) and espadrilles (light canvas shoes). This character was first imagined by Juan Carlos Chiappe. Minguito quickly became a huge hit on both radio and television.
TV Shows and Later Life
Later in his career, Altavista joined a popular TV comedy show called Polémica en el bar. On this show, he worked alongside other funny actors like Fidel Pintos, Javier Portales, and Mario Sánchez.
Minguito was the star in many movies from 1942 to 1988. Juan Carlos Altavista passed away in Buenos Aires on July 20, 1989. He died due to a heart condition called Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome.
Films
Juan Carlos Altavista acted in many films throughout his career. Here is a list of some of the movies he appeared in:
- Melodies of America (1941)
- Juvenilia (1943)
- Cuando en el cielo pasen lista (1945)
- Corazón (1947)
- Los hijos del otro (1947)
- Madame Bovary (1947)
- Vacaciones (1947)
- Los Pérez García (1950)
- Camino al crimen (1951)
- Pocholo, Pichuca y yo (1951)
- La última escuadrilla (1951)
- Paraíso robado (1952)
- La tía de Carlitos (1953)
- Sangre y acero (1956)
- En la vía (inédita - 1959)
- Todo el año es navidad (1960)
- La novia (1961)
- La murga (1963)
- Los evadidos (1964)
- El gordo Villanueva (1964)
- Fiebre de primavera (1965)
- Orden de matar (1965)
- ¿Quiere casarse conmigo? (1967)
- Esto es alegria (1967)
- Flor de piolas (1967)
- Scandal in the Family (1967)
- Lo prohibido está de moda (1968)
- La casa de Madame Lulú (1968)
- El derecho a la felicidad (1968)
- Che, OVNI (1968)
- Villa Cariño está que arde (1968)
- Carne (1968)
- Amor libre (1969)
- El salame (1969)
- Los muchachos de mi barrio (1970)
- El caradura y la millonaria (1971)
- El mundo que inventamos (1973)
- Minguito Tinguitela Papá (1974)
- Las procesadas (1975)
- No hay que aflojarle a la vida (1975)
- Don Carmelo Il Capo (1976)
- Brigada en acción (1977) R
- El divorcio está de moda (de común acuerdo) (1978)
- Amigos para la aventura (1978)
- La nona (1979)
- Vivir con alegría (1979)
- Crucero de placer (1980)
- My Family's Beautiful! (1980)
- Diablito de barrio (1983)
- Mingo y Anibal, dos pelotazos en contra(1984)
- Mingo y Anibal contra los fantasmas (1985)
- Las barras bravas (1985)
- Mingo y Aníbal en la mansión embrujada (1986)
- Las colegialas (1986)
- Tres alegres fugitivos (1988)
Radio Work
Juan Carlos Altavista also had a successful career in radio.
- 1976/89 El Clan del Aire.
Television Shows
He was also a popular face on television.
- SUPERMINGO, Channel 11 TV, Buenos Aires. 1987 to 1988.
Images for kids
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Juan Carlos Altavista as Minguito Tinguitella.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Carlos Altavista para niños
