Who was Eduardo Manzano? Legendary Los Polivoces actor & comedian dies at 87

Eduardo Manzano established himself as an actor and comedian in Mexico, thanks in part to his memorable role on El Show de los Polivoces. In some truly saddening news, Manzano has passed away at the age of 87.

The news of Eduardo Manzano’s passing was made public when his grieving son, Lalo Manzano, shared the news on social media via an Instagram post on December 5. His heartfelt message read as follows,

"Today, the stage of life has lowered the curtain. My father, a comedian loved by thousands and a human being admired by everyone who knew him, has departed this world. He was an extraordinary, kind and intelligent man with a heart as big as his talent."

As of this report there has been no mention of the cause of death. It’s unclear whether Eduardo Manzano was dealing with a long-term illness or if his passing was sudden and unexpected for his loved ones. Based on the outpour of condolences and positive remarks in the comments section its apparent that Manzano truly left his mark on the people he touched while he was still alive.

Eduardo Manzano - A brief overview

Eduardo Manzano was born in Mexico City, Mexico in 1938. From a young age it was apparent he was full of life and was destined to be an entertainer. Now, look back at his six decade career as a performer it is safe to dub him as one of the stars of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.

While Eduardo was making his mark across television throughout the 1960s, his biggest opportunities came when he teamed up with Enrique Cuenca. The duo known as Los Polivoces began to be featured in feature films such as Agarrando Parejo and Tres Mil Kilómetros de Amor. Stellar performances in those films lead to the pair being given the chance to star in their own vehicle with 1969's El Aviso Inoportuno.

From this point forward the duo pivoted from film and began El Show de los Polivoces in 1971. The sketch comedy series featured imprecations, character work and was like nothing that came before it. Ultimately it is the crowning achievement of Eduardo Manzano’s career and the source of much of his notoriety.

Eduardo Manzano’s most recent credit of note is likely his role on Mexican sitcom Una Familia de Diez. The versatile comedian/actor played the character of Don Arnoldo López, and was a recurring cast member having appeared on 130 episodes of the show between 2007-2022.

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