Rubén Aguirre Mexican Actor Known for El Chavo del 8

Known for

TV Series 1973 El Chavo del 8

Biography

Rubén Aguirre was born on 15 June 1934 in Saltillo. He was a Mexican actor and comedian. The date of his death is 17 June 2016; He was 82. The recorded cause of death is pneumonia. He was recognised for appearances in El Chavo del 8 (1973).

Early life

His education includes Hermanos Escobar Higher School of Agriculture (agricultural technology).

Personal life

He had 7 children on record.

Filmography

1 credit

Year	Title	Role	Type
1973–1980	El Chavo del 8	Profesor Jirafales	TV series

Rubén Aguirre on Social Media

X X (Twitter) @jirafalesruben

Frequently asked questions

How old was Rubén Aguirre at the time of death?

Rubén Aguirre died on 17 June 2016 at the age of 82. He was born on 15 June 1934.

What was Rubén Aguirre’s cause of death?

According to Wikidata, Rubén Aguirre died on 17 June 2016; the recorded cause of death is pneumonia.

What is Rubén Aguirre known for?

Rubén Aguirre was known for playing Profesor Jirafales in El Chavo del 8 (1973).

What is Rubén Aguirre’s nationality?

Rubén Aguirre was Mexican, born in Saltillo.

How tall was Rubén Aguirre?

Rubén Aguirre was 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) tall.

Sources

• Wikidata (Q3446584), accessed October 2026
• Photo: NotimexTV · CC BY 3.0

Last checked 10 October 2026 by the Wiki of Celebs editorial team

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