Ramón Rivero, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ramón Rivero

Comedian, actor, composer

Date of Birth: 29-May-1909

Place of Birth: Naguabo, Puerto Rico, United States

Date of Death: 24-Aug-1956

Profession: actor, composer, comedian

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Ramón Rivero (May 29, 1909 – August 24, 1956) — known as Diplo — was a comedian, actor, composer and a pioneer in Puerto Rico's radio, television and cinema industries.
Rivero was an iconic and influential Puerto Rican comedian.
Rivero made his television debut in Puerto Rico in the program called "La Taberna India" (The India Saloon), the first comedy/variety show in Puerto Rican TV where he participated with other local actors.
He had a starring role in the movie, Los Peloteros ("The Baseball Players"), where Puerto Rican actress Míriam Colón co-starred and made her professional debut as his wife, Lolita.
Rivero also organized the world's first known Walk-A-Thon , to raise money for the Liga Puertorriqueña Contra el Cáncer (the Puerto Rican League Against Cancer).