This is an accepted version of this page Ramón Esteban Gómez-Valdés y Castillo[1] (2 September 1924[1] – 9 August 1988[3]) was a Mexican actor and comedian.

[4] Born in Mexico City, he was raised in a humble and large family that moved to Ciudad Juárez when he was aged two.

Under extra or supporting roles, he continued making appearances in films during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.

It was on Bolaños's sitcom El Chavo del Ocho that he gained international fame for his portrayal of Don Ramón.

[5][7] In his youth, Valdés earned his living in multiple activities and trades, and due to this instability, he sometimes faced economic problems.

[6] At the same time he began his artistic career thanks to the support of his brother Germán ("Tin Tan"), who took him to act with him in different projects, so he participated in more than 50 films of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.

[8] He continued appearing on multiple movies as an extra or with supporting roles till he met Roberto Gomez Bolaños (Chespirito) in 1968.

Then came the television phenomenon El Chavo del Ocho in 1973,[11] where he played Don Ramón, achieving more success and recognition than he had experienced before.

[12] After quitting the part of Don Ramón in El Chavo del Ocho, Valdés continued making films until 1986.

[15] Valdés was entombed at Mausoleos del Ángel in Mexico City,[21][22] the same cemetery where Angelines Fernández rests.