Ricardo Espalter Arrieta (Montevideo, 14 April 1924 - Maldonado, 20 March 2007) was a Uruguayan actor and comedian. [1]
In the 1960s he started a long career on television. Together with a notable group of Uruguayan humorists (Eduardo D'Angelo, Enrique Almada, Julio Frade, Berugo Carámbula, Henny Trayles, Raimundo Soto), he was part of several successful humor programs: Telecataplúm , Jaujarana , Hupumorpo , Comicolor , Híperhumor , Decalegrón .
Very cherished by the public of Uruguay and Argentina, he was notable for his expressive facial gestures. [2] He showed an indescribable worried face which suddenly changed attitude, provoking the hilarity of the public. [3]
In 1974 he received the Martín Fierro Award.
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