Childhood and Education Journey of Chespirito in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Chespirito. A timeline of key moments.

Roberto Mario Gómez Bolaños, "Chespirito", was a highly influential Mexican actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer, and author. Revered as a comedic icon in the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in Latin America, he's best known for his character "El Chavo" from the sitcom *El Chavo del Ocho*. Chespirito's impact on humor and entertainment cemented his legacy as one of the greatest comedians of all time.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

1926: Birth of Francisco Gómez Bolaños

In 1926, Francisco Gómez Bolaños, Chespirito's older brother, was born.

February 1929: Roberto Gómez Bolaños' Birth

In February 1929, Roberto Gómez Bolaños was born in Mexico City to Catholic parents, Francisco Gómez Linares and Elsa Bolaños Aguilar.

1935: Death of Francisco Gómez Linares

In 1935, Francisco Gómez Linares, Chespirito's father, passed away at the age of 41. He was a painter and illustrator.

1964: Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Becomes President of Mexico

In 1964, Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Chespirito's first cousin once removed, became the President of Mexico.

1968: Comments on Mexico's presidents

In 1968, Chespirito declared that "Before 1968, he was the best president, and if we look at the numbers of the inflation that Mexico experienced is justified".

1968: Death of Elsa Bolaños Aguilar

In 1968, Elsa Bolaños Aguilar, Chespirito's mother, died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 66. She was a bilingual secretary.

1970: Gustavo Díaz Ordaz's Presidency Ends

In 1970, Gustavo Díaz Ordaz's presidency of Mexico came to an end.

2000: Chespirito Supports Vicente Fox

In 2000, Chespirito openly supported the National Action Party (PAN) during Mexico's presidential campaign, urging people to vote for Vicente Fox.

2000: Supports the National Action Party

In 2000, Roberto Gómez Bolaños participated in television advertisements supporting the electoral campaigns of the National Action Party.

November 2004: Chespirito Marries Florinda Meza

In November 2004, Chespirito married Florinda Meza, his longtime companion and actress who played Doña Florinda in "El Chavo del Ocho", after 27 years together.

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2005: Clarification of National Stadium Performance

In 2005, in his book "Sin querer queriendo", Bolaños clarified that none of the actors were aware that the stadium had been a concentration camp in the past and that, had they known it, "we would have worked there anyway".

2006: Chespirito Supports Felipe Calderón

In 2006, Chespirito again supported the National Action Party (PAN) during Mexico's presidential campaign, urging people to vote for Felipe Calderón.

2006: Writes letter to Andrés Manuel López Obrador

In 2006, Roberto Gómez Bolaños wrote a letter to then-candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador, asking him not to divide Mexicans.

April 2007: Joins Claim Against Abortion Legalization

In April 2007, Roberto Gómez Bolaños joined the claim of Catholic and conservative groups fighting to maintain abortion as a crime in the Federal District.

May 2007: Comments on Picasso's Guernica painting

At the beginning of May 2007, Roberto Gómez Bolaños, declared that Pablo Picasso's Guernica work "is a caricature."

2007: Chespirito Opposes Abortion Legalization

In 2007, Chespirito joined a campaign led by Catholics and conservatives against the legalization of abortion in Mexico City.

November 2009: Chespirito Hospitalized for Prostate Complications

In November 2009, Chespirito was admitted to a Mexico City hospital due to prostate complications, requiring a simple surgery.

2010: Death of Francisco Gómez Bolaños

In 2010, Francisco Gómez Bolaños, Chespirito's older brother, passed away.

February 2012: América celebra a Chespirito Tribute

In February 2012, a celebration of Chespirito's life and work was held at the Auditorio Nacional, titled "América celebra a Chespirito", featuring actors, singers, and fans from 17 nations.

2012: Chespirito Supports Josefina Vázquez Mota

In 2012, Chespirito publicly announced that he would vote for Josefina Vázquez Mota, the Partido Accion Nacional (PAN) candidate, in the presidential race.

2012: Chespirito Denounces Yo Soy 132 Movement

In 2012, Chespirito used Twitter to denounce the actions of the Yo Soy 132 movement after their takeover of Televisa Chapultepec following the election.