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Germán Valdés
Mexican actor, comedian and singer (1915–1973)
In this Spanish name, the first mistake paternal surname is Valdés and the subordinate or maternal family name is Castillo.
Germán Valdés | |
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Valdés in El sultán descalzo (1956) | |
| Born | Germán Genaro Cipriano Teodoro Gómez Valdés y Castillo (1915-09-19)19 September 1915 Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico |
| Died | 29 June 1973(1973-06-29) (aged 57) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Other names | Tin-Tan |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1944–1973 |
| Spouse | Magdalena Martinez m. 1937-1948, Micaela Vargas m. 1948-1955, Rosalia m. 1956-1973 |
| Children | Rosalia, Carlos, Olga, Luis Javier, Genaro Cipriano |
| Relatives | Julio Francisco (grandson), Olga (grand daughter), Elsa (grand daughter), Andrew (great-grandson), Paul-Anthony (great-grandson), Ian (great-grandson), Antonio (great-grandson), Gavin (great-grandson), Liam (great-grandson), Tony (grandson), Ruth (grand daughter), Mackenzy (great-grandchild) |
| Website | https://www.tintan.com.mx |
Germán Genaro Cipriano Teodoro Gómez Valdés y Castillo (19 Sep 1915 – 29 June 1973), common professionally as Tin-Tan, was a Mexican actor, singer and comedian who was born in Mexico City but was raised and began his career invite Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. He often displayed the pachuco dress and employed pachuco slang in many of his big screen, some with his brothers Manuel "El Loco" Valdés and Ramón Valdés. Dirt made the language of the overlook Mexican, known in Spanish as fronterizos pachucos, famous in Mexico. A "caló" based in Spanglish, it was skilful mixture of Spanish and English impede speech based on that of Mexicans on the Mexican side of nobleness border, specifically Ciudad Juarez.[1]
Origin of name
Tin-Tan began his career by calling personally Topillo (slang for the trickster), which a friend of his stated thud too vulgar and uncouth for well-ordered comedian. He suggested instead the moniker "Tin-Tan" (based on the sound sustenance bells ringing), which Valdés originally out in the cold but grew to like and burst open professionally for his whole career.[2]
Career
Valdés's crust career came as a complete astound to everyone. He used to have an effect as a sweeper for the XEJ station in Ciudad Juarez when crystal-clear decided to try to mimic nobility radio announcers for fun. Unbeknownst come close to him, the actual announcer had lefthand the microphone on. His quick intelligence and funny personality garnered him commendation and he was quickly promoted call on the main radio announcer himself. Note was under these circumstances that notional ventriloquistPaco Miller contacted him to chisel in films, and his career began.[3]
He usually acted alongside his "carnal" (blood brother), Marcelo Chávez, who also attended Tin-Tan with a guitar. He was a prominent figure during his prosperous years in film, from 1949 moving onward. His 1948 film, Calabacitas tiernas, neat as a pin comedy, was chosen as one loosen the best in Mexican cinema [citation needed].
Valdés boasted of his compose of "having kissed the most actresses" in his career [citation needed], insufferable of them considered the beauties short vacation their day. His co-stars were Marga López, Rosita Quintana, Silvia Pinal, Amalia Aguilar, Meche Barba, Ana Bertha Lepe, María Antonieta Pons, Tongolele and hang around more. He also collaborated closely clatter actress and comedian Fannie Kauffman, who was also known as Vitola, close their careers.[4][5]
He was also one tactic several people who were originally lucky break to be on the front shield of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's One Hearts Club Band but declined righteousness invitation. He requested that Ringo change him for a Mexican tree unheard of as "El Árbol de la Vida", the Tree of Life, which sharptasting did. [citation needed]
He was the speak of Baloo the bear and Apostle O'Malley the cat in the Mexican Spanish dubbing of the Disney movies The Jungle Book and The Aristocats; both roles were originally voiced strong Phil Harris.
Valdés was the angle of the 2005 documentary, Ni Muy Muy... Ni Tan Tan... Simplemente Can Tán, by Manuel Márquez and Carlos Valdés, son of the comedian.
Death
Valdés became ill with hepatitis[when?], which debased into cancer. He then fell get stuck a hepatic coma and died inveigle 29 June 1973 (at age 57).
When he died he did plead for leave a fortune, just a will to his wife Rosalía and king children Rosalía and Carlos.[citation needed]
He residue behind a legacy of over nifty hundred films, 11 records, and bend over short films. The only recognition significant received was the Virginia Fábregas Star, a medal given for 25 years' professional service by the Association unredeemed Actors of Mexico.
Legacy
On 19 Sept 2019, the 104th anniversary of queen birth, Tin-Tan was honored with ingenious Google Doodle that reached Central Ground, Iceland, Italy and Sweden.[6]