José Jasso

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José Jasso (1911–1968) was a Mexican character actor best known for his large, bulging eyes which earned him the nickname "El Ojón". [1] He was mostly cast in comic supporting roles from 1945 to 1967. Jasso often appeared in films starring Eulalio González and Viruta y Capulina.

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