Rubén Aguirre facts for kids
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Rubén Aguirre
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Rubén Aguirre Fuentes
15 June 1934 |
| Died | 17 June 2016 (aged 82) Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
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| Years active | 1967–2016 |
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Notable work
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Professor Jirafales in El Chavo del Ocho |
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in). |
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Consuelo de los Reyes
(m. 1959) |
| Children | 7 |
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Rubén Aguirre Fuentes (born June 15, 1934; died June 17, 2016) was a famous actor and comedian from Mexico. He is best known for playing the very tall and funny character Professor Jirafales in the popular 1970s TV show El Chavo del Ocho. Aguirre also appeared in another hit show from that time, El Chapulín Colorado.
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Early Life and Education
Rubén Aguirre was born on June 15, 1934, in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico.
When he was a teenager, it was hard to find a university to attend in Mexico. So, he moved to Ciudad Juárez to study Agricultural Engineering. This field of study is about using science and technology for farming. While studying, he sometimes worked as a gardener in El Paso, Texas, which is just across the border from Ciudad Juárez.
In Juárez, Rubén discovered he loved working in media. He started as a radio announcer and even commentated on bullfighting events. He was so passionate about radio that he took a break from college to go to Mexico City and get his official radio license.
After getting his license, he returned to Juárez. There, he worked in radio, married his wife Consuelo de los Reyes, and finished his engineering degree. Later, he moved to the city of Monterrey, where his acting career would begin. It was in Monterrey that he met the famous writer and actor Roberto Gómez Bolaños.
Becoming an Actor
Starting Out
When Rubén first tried to become an actor, some people told him he was too tall. He stood at 1.96 meters (about 6 feet 5 inches)! But his height did not stop him. He started his acting career in Monterrey, working with a famous clown named Pipo.
His talent was noticed by Roberto Gómez Bolaños, a very important writer and producer. Chespirito invited Rubén to work with him in Mexico City. There, they worked together on TV shows that would soon become famous.
Professor Jirafales and International Fame
Rubén Aguirre became a huge star playing Professor Jirafales in El Chavo del Ocho. He also played different characters in El Chapulín Colorado. Both shows, created by Chespirito, were incredibly popular in Latin America and many other countries.
The cast of the shows often toured together, performing live for their fans. Rubén visited many places, including Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and Brazil. After his time on the shows ended, he moved to Argentina and started his own circus. He named it "El Circo del Profesor Jirafales" (The Circus of Professor Jirafales), after his most famous character.
Later Life and Death
Rubén Aguirre passed away on June 17, 2016, at his home in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. He died from complications of pneumonia, just two days after his 82nd birthday.
Filmography
Rubén Aguirre acted in many TV shows and movies during his long career. Here are some of his most well-known roles:
- El Chavo del Ocho (1973–1980, TV Series) as Professor Jirafales
- El Chapulín Colorado (1973–1979, TV Series) as Various Characters
- Santo y Blue Demon contra el Dr. Frankenstein (1974) as Dr. Genaro Molina
- El Moro de Cumpas (1977) as Señor cura
- Lo Veo y no lo Creo (1977)
- Capulina Chisme Caliente (1977)
- La Hora del Jaguar (1978)
- El Chanfle (1979) as Sr. Matute
- Mi Caballo el Cantador (1979) as Padre Aparicio
- Chespirito (1970–1972; 1980–1995, TV Series) as Lucas Tañeda / Sargento Refugio / Professor Jirafales / Dr. Rafael Contreras
- Sabor a Sangre (1980) as Sacerdote
- Aventuras en Marte (1981) as Astronaut
- El Chanfle 2 (1982) as Sr. Matute
- Viva el Chubasco (1983)
- Don Ratón y don Ratero (1983) as Rufino Rufián
- Charrito (1984) as Director
- Escuadrón Sida (1987)
- Este Vampiro es un Tiro (1991)
- El Chivo (1992) as Padre Correa
- Fray Valentino II (1994)
- Las Aventuras de Fray Valentino (1994) as Fray Valentino
- El Show del Vampiro (2004)
See also
In Spanish: Rubén Aguirre para niños
