Cantinflas

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Characters played by Cantinflas

Lopez 'Lopitos' / His Excellency the Ambassador of Los Cocos — Your Excellency (1967)

Diplomat navigating Cold War parody politics, rising from embassy staff to national leader.

Padre Sebastián — The Little Priest (1964)

A young priest sent to replace the elderly parish priest in San Jerónimo el Alto. Initially rejected, he wins over the townspeople through unconventional counsel, social action, and political sermons, while confronting Marcos and negotiating with Don Silvestre to secure concessions for the poor.

Cantinflas / D'Artagnan — The Three Musketeers (1942)

Aspiring musketeer seeking glory and honor, navigating court intrigue and sword fights.

Cantinflas — Fly Away, Young Man! (1947)

Mexican comedic icon and cultural legend, starring as a bumbling everyman in satirical films.

Bolero — El bolero de Raquel (1957)

Witty shoeshiner who navigates comedic misadventures while caring for his godson and pursuing a teacher.

Cantinflas — Up and Down (1956)

A witty, resourceful underdog whose comic misunderstandings repeatedly place him at the center of social, criminal, romantic, and political conflicts.

Inocencio Prieto y Calvo — El analfabeto (1961)

An illiterate working man who learns that he may inherit two million pesos, but cannot read the letter proving his claim. Determined to overcome his humiliation, he enrolls in school, learns to read, foils a bank robbery, exposes a conspiracy, protects Blanca, supports his godmother, and proposes marriage to Blanca.

Sócrates García — El profe (1971)

Dedicated schoolteacher who uses unconventional methods to inspire and educate his students.

Napoleon — El Barrendero (1982)

Historical military leader and emperor, portrayed in a comedic context within the collection.

Margarito / El Siete Machos — El Siete Machos (1951)

Naive ranch hand mistaken for a legendary Robin Hood-style outlaw who redistributes stolen wealth.

Pepe — Pepe (1960)

Ranch hand determined to reclaim his stolen horse, navigating Hollywood glamour and celebrity encounters.

Cantinflas — The Magician (1949)

Iconic Mexican comedian and actor, known for his rapid-fire dialogue and satirical social commentary across multiple films.

Career Overview

Cantinflas has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1937. Their work is anchored in the Cantinflas Collection universe with 36 titles. Signature works include Conserje en condominio, Around the World in 80 Days, Your Excellency. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
63
Birth Date
1911-08-12
Birth Place
Santa María La Redonda, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q195371), public domain (CC0).