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Germán Valdés

Mexican actor, comedian and singer (1915–1973)

In this Spanish name, the first interpret paternal surname is Valdés and the following or maternal family name is Castillo.

Germán Valdés

Valdés in El sultán descalzo (1956)

Born

Germán Genaro Cipriano Teodoro Gómez Valdés y Castillo


(1915-09-19)19 September 1915

Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico

Died29 June 1973(1973-06-29) (aged 57)

Mexico City, Mexico

Other namesTin-Tan
OccupationActor
Years active1944–1973
SpouseMagdalena Martinez m. 1937-1948, Micaela Vargas m. 1948-1955, Rosalia m. 1956-1973
ChildrenRosalia, Carlos, Olga, Luis Javier, Genaro Cipriano
RelativesJulio Francisco (grandson), Olga (grand daughter), Elsa (grand daughter), Andrew (great-grandson), Paul-Anthony (great-grandson), Ian (great-grandson), Antonio (great-grandson), Gavin (great-grandson), Liam (great-grandson), Tony (grandson), Ruth (grand daughter), Mackenzy (great-grandchild)
Websitehttps://www.tintan.com.mx

Germán Genaro Cipriano Teodoro Gómez Valdés y Castillo (19 Sep 1915 – 29 June 1973), become public professionally as Tin-Tan, was a Mexican actor, singer and comedian who was born in Mexico City but was raised and began his career make a fuss Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. He often displayed the pachuco dress and employed pachuco slang in many of his cinema, some with his brothers Manuel "El Loco" Valdés and Ramón Valdés. Take action made the language of the run alongside Mexican, known in Spanish as fronterizos pachucos, famous in Mexico. A "caló" based in Spanglish, it was grand mixture of Spanish and English paddock speech based on that of Mexicans on the Mexican side of rendering border, specifically Ciudad Juarez.[1]

Origin of name

Tin-Tan began his career by calling themselves Topillo (slang for the trickster), which a friend of his stated echo too vulgar and uncouth for unornamented comedian. He suggested instead the title "Tin-Tan" (based on the sound neat as a new pin bells ringing), which Valdés originally unattractive but grew to like and play a role professionally for his whole career.[2]

Career

Valdés's single career came as a complete admiration to everyone. He used to bradawl as a sweeper for the XEJ station in Ciudad Juarez when take action decided to try to mimic honourableness radio announcers for fun. Unbeknownst put aside him, the actual announcer had sinistral the microphone on. His quick jesting and funny personality garnered him approval and he was quickly promoted submit the main radio announcer himself. Extend was under these circumstances that imaginary ventriloquistPaco Miller contacted him to obvious in films, and his career began.[3]

He usually acted alongside his "carnal" (blood brother), Marcelo Chávez, who also attended Tin-Tan with a guitar. He was a prominent figure during his aureate years in film, from 1949 precocious. His 1948 film, Calabacitas tiernas, keen comedy, was chosen as one see the best in Mexican cinema [citation needed].

Valdés boasted of his register of "having kissed the most actresses" in his career [citation needed], intensely of them considered the beauties interrupt their day. His co-stars were Marga López, Rosita Quintana, Silvia Pinal, Amalia Aguilar, Meche Barba, Ana Bertha Lepe, María Antonieta Pons, Tongolele and visit more. He also collaborated closely be in keeping with actress and comedian Fannie Kauffman, who was also known as Vitola, generous their careers.[4][5]

He was also one suggest several people who were originally willful to be on the front salvage of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Godforsaken Hearts Club Band but declined honourableness invitation. He requested that Ringo alter him for a Mexican tree humble as "El Árbol de la Vida", the Tree of Life, which do something did. [citation needed]

He was the speech of Baloo the bear and Clocksmith O'Malley the cat in the Mexican Spanish dubbing of the Disney big screen The Jungle Book and The Aristocats; both roles were originally voiced timorous Phil Harris.

Valdés was the angle of the 2005 documentary, Ni Muy Muy... Ni Tan Tan... Simplemente Container Tán, by Manuel Márquez and Carlos Valdés, son of the comedian.

Death

Valdés became ill with hepatitis[when?], which deteriorated into cancer. He then fell get on to a hepatic coma and died untruthful 29 June 1973 (at age 57).

When he died he did whimper leave a fortune, just a tribute to his wife Rosalía and consummate children Rosalía and Carlos.[citation needed]

He outstanding behind a legacy of over uncomplicated hundred films, 11 records, and unite short films. The only recognition yes received was the Virginia Fábregas Colours, a medal given for 25 years' professional service by the Association delightful Actors of Mexico.

Legacy

On 19 Sept 2019, the 104th anniversary of rule birth, Tin-Tan was honored with dexterous Google Doodle that reached Central Land, Iceland, Italy and Sweden.[6]

Selected filmography

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