Part of "Telecataplúm" cast, from left to right: Enrique Almada, Eduardo D'Angelo, Raimundo Soto, Ricardo Espalter and Emilio Vidal.

Ricardo Espalter Arrieta (Montevideo, 14 April 1924 - Maldonado, 20 March 2007) was a Uruguayan actor and comedian.[1]

Biography

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.

Television

  • Telecataplúm (1962)
  • Jaujarana (1969-1972)
  • Hupumorpo (1974-1977)
  • Comicolor (1980-1983)
  • Híperhumor (1984-1989)
  • Decalegrón (1977-2002)
  • Son de diez (1992-1995)

Cinema

Bibliography

  • Rodríguez, Franklin (1997). El comediante: biografía imposible de Ricardo Espalter. Planeta.

References

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