El Loco Valdés

Comedian

Birthday January 29, 1931

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

DEATH DATE Aug 28, 2020 (89)

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About

Actor and comedian also known as Manuel "El Loco" Valdés who starred in the movies La caperucita roja, Las mujeres panteras, and A ritmo de twist. He tragically passed away from cancer in 2020. 

Before Fame

At age 13, he appeared as an extra in the film El Hijo Desobediente. 

Trivia

He was considered the first true television comedian. He was a long-time fan of the Mexican soccer team Club América.

Family Life

His full name was Manuel Gómez Valdés de Castillo. He had twelve children, including actor Christian Castro. His brothers Ramón and Germán, also known as Tin-Tan, were renowned comedians as well.

Associated With

He appeared in the telenovela Atrévete a Soñar starring Danna Paola