Rubén Aguirre
Acting
Biography
Rubén Aguirre Fuentes (Saltillo, Coahuila de Zaragoza, June 15, 1934 in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, June 17, 2016) was a Native Hispanic/Latin American actor and comedian. 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. Latin 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).
Born: June 15, 1934
Place of Birth: Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
Known For
Filmography
as Dr. Genaro Molina
as Profesor Jirafales / Professor Girafales
as Self / Profesor Jirafales
as Fray Valentino
as Fray Valentino
as Director Buñuelo
as Rufino Rufián
as Sr. Matute
as Sacerdote
as Sr. Matute
as Dr. Molina
as El Profesor Jirafales
as Professor Girafales
as Profesor Jirafales "Maistro Longaniza"
as Rubén Aguirre Jirafales / Lucas Tañeda