Cantinflas is celebrated because of his success. He was the biggest Mexican comedian of the golden era. He was popular throughout America, Latin America, and Spain as an iconic actor. He is also respected by Mexicans because he was a philanthropist and a propagandist for social reform.
Cantinflas’ star Hollywood walk fame can be found on the South side of 6438 Hollywood Boulevard.
Cantinflas played a vital role in shaping Mexican twentieth-century culture, ideology, and folklore. He dedicated his acting career to constructing a modern Mexican society while trying to eradicate the hegemonic social construct of the state. His character as Cantinflas in his film, Ahí está el detalle portrayed the life of a common man in twentieth-century […]
The name of the Mexican female character in Por Mis Pistolas is Isela Vega Durazo. She was a Mexican actress, singer, songwriter, and film producer.
David Niven played the role of Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days alongside Cantinflas who is his manservant. He didn’t say anything worth recording about him. They were partners and worked with each other to produce one of the best Hollywood films.
Cantinflas visited San Antonio, Texas in October 1957 after gaining popularity on his film, the Mexican Mirthquake.
Cantinflas is pronounced as /khan-TEEN-flahs/.
Cantinflas had a very unique way to play with words by twisting them and finding different meanings. This makes it very hard to dub his movies into English.
Cantinflas’ Around the World in 80 Days was directed by Michael Joseph Anderson. He was a renowned English film director. He won a golden globe award for his direction of the film. What is the name of the dance Cantinflas danced in Around the World in 80 days? The name of the dance Cantinflas danced […]
Charlie Chaplin admired Cantinflas. He referred to him as “the greatest comedian alive”. After seeing Cantinflas’ film, Ni Sangre Ni Arena, he declared that Cantinflas is the best comedian in the whole world.
