Arturo Castro Rivas Cacho (March 21, 1918 – March 6, 1975)
Retrieved January 8, 2011. was a Mexican

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who was often credited and nicknamed as "El Bigotón," due to his distinctive mustache.

Film career

Arturo Castro's film career spanned four decades and he is probably best remembered for appearing in eleven Viruta and Capulina feature films. He also appeared in the 1964

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film '' El padrecito'' as Nepomuceno, a peasant who wishes to name his newborn son after himself, but Cantinflas disapproves of his name and refuses to baptize the child.

Personal life

Arturo Castro was Benito Castro's father,

Gualberto Castro Gualberto Antonio Castro Levario (12 July 1934 – 27 June 2019) was a Mexican singer, actor and television presenter. Castro was best known for singing with Los Hermanos Castro (aka "The Brothers Castro"), for his portrayal of Tony in the 197 ...

's uncle, telenovela actress Daniela Castro's great-uncle, and Lupe Rivas Cacho's nephew. He was born and died in Mexico City, Mexico.

Selected filmography

*'' Los chiflados del rock and roll'' (1957) *''

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'' (1958) *'' El rey del tomate'' (1963) *'' El padrecito'' (1964) *'' Los Beverly de Peralvillo'' (1971) *'' Que familia tan cotorra!'' (1973)

Television work

*'' Los Beverly de Peralvillo'' (1968-1973)

References

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* Mexican male film actors Mexican male television actors 1918 births 1975 deaths 20th-century Mexican male actors {{Mexico-actor-stub