Ricardo Espalter


Ricardo Espalter Arrieta was a Uruguayan actor and comedian. During his career spanning more than 40 years in film, theater, and television, he was especially noted for his performances in sketch comedy programs in Uruguay and Argentina, where he portrayed particularly memorable characters.

Biography

In the 1960s he started a long career on television. Together with a notable group of Uruguayan humorists, 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. He showed an indescribable worried face which suddenly changed attitude, provoking the hilarity of the public.In 1974 he received the Martín Fierro Award.

Television

Telecataplúm Jaujarana Hupumorpo Comicolor Híperhumor Decalegrón

Cinema

La raya amarilla La Industria del matrimonio Cómo seducir a una mujer ¡Quiero besarlo, señor! Los irrompibles La Película La noche del hurto La Fiesta de todos Toto Paniagua, el rey de la chatarra El telo y la tele Los taxistas del humor La pandilla aventurera El dirigible