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Rubén Aguirre

Jun 15, 1934 - Jun 17, 2016 (82 years old) in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico

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

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El Chavo del Ocho
Profesor Jirafales "Maistro Longaniza"
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El Chapulín Colorado
Professor Girafales
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Chespirito
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El Chanfle
Sr. Matute
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El chivo
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Los Supergenios de la Mesa Cuadrada
Rubén Aguirre Jirafales / Lucas Tañeda
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Escuadrón sida
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Mi Caballo El Cantador
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Charrito
Director Buñuelo
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Capulina Chisme Caliente

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