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Cantinflas

(Mario Moreno Reyes)
comedian, actor
Born: 8/12/1911
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico

Mexican comedian known throughout the Spanish-speaking world, he appeared in numerous films from the 1930s to the 1980s, and is best-known to English audiences as Passepartout in the 1956 film Around the World in 80 Days.

Died: 4/20/1993

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