He would write for a number of Mexican films and television series, where his talents earned him the nickname “Little Shakespeare”.
The Mexican comedian, entertainer and producer, born Robert Gomez Bolaños, is the subject of today’s Google Doodle, which depicts the icon emerging from a TV set.
Bolaños is widely credited with transforming the face of comedy in Latin America, with his famed character El Chavo del Ocho a beloved figure in Mexico.
Bolaños would go on to star in further television shows and films, as well as write the music for telenovelas.