Biography
Rubén Aguirre Fuentes (Saltillo, Coahuila de Zaragoza, June 15, 1934 in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, June 17, 2016) was a Native Hispanic/Latin American actor and comedian. He is remembered for having played the character of Professor Jirafales, in the series El Chavo del 8 (1973). When he first began looking for acting work, he was told that at 6'8" (2.03 m), he was too tall. Latin American comic actor Ruben Aguirre, loved by millions of children and adults across Latin America. He wore size 19 6E shoes. He also had a monstrous wingspan of 7’4” (2.24 m).
Filmography
Cast Credits
La Lucha Invade el Cine Mexicano
Character: Dr. Genaro Molina
MOVIE • 2024
Lo Mejor del Chavo Del Ocho 1 e 2
Character: Profesor Jirafales / Professor Girafales
MOVIE • 2005
Chespirito: El Niño Que Somos
Character: Self / Profesor Jirafales
MOVIE • 2001
Las aventuras de Fray Valentino
Character: Fray Valentino
MOVIE • 1994
Fray Valentino II
Character: Fray Valentino
MOVIE • 1994
El chivo
Character:
MOVIE • 1992
Este vampiro es un tiro
Character:
MOVIE • 1991
Escuadrón sida
Character:
MOVIE • 1987
Charrito
Character: Director Buñuelo
MOVIE • 1984
Don Ratón y Don Ratero
Character: Rufino Rufián
MOVIE • 1983
Viva el chubasco
Character:
MOVIE • 1983
El Chanfle 2
Character: Sr. Matute
MOVIE • 1982
Taste of Blood
Character: Sacerdote
MOVIE • 1980
Mi Caballo El Cantador
Character:
MOVIE • 1979
El Chanfle
Character: Sr. Matute
MOVIE • 1979
Capulina Chisme Caliente
Character:
MOVIE • 1977
Lo veo y no lo creo
Character:
MOVIE • 1977
El moro de Cumpas
Character:
MOVIE • 1977
Santo and Blue Demon vs. Dr. Frankenstein
Character: Dr. Molina
MOVIE • 1974
Best of El Chavo del 8, Vol. 1
Character: El Profesor Jirafales
MOVIE • 1973