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Edgar Vivar
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Edgar Vivar

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Born 1948 · Mexico City, Mexico · Active 1973–2026

Édgar Vivar, born in 1948 in Mexico City, is a Mexican actor celebrated for his comedic roles. He gained fame in the television series 'El Chavo del 8', where he portrayed memorable characters like 'El Señor Barriga'. Vivar's transition from medicine to acting led him to the University Theater Center, culminating in a diverse career. In Frankenstein's Great Aunt Tillie (1984), he showcases his unique blend of humor and charm, contributing to the film's offbeat take on classic horror tropes.

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Frankenstein's Great Aunt Tillie

Frankenstein's Great Aunt Tillie

1984 ★ 2.9
as Feldwebel Erstarren

The descendants of Baron Frankenstein return to the family castle to search for the family fortune that is supposed to be hidden there.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
The Orphanage (2007)
The Orphanage
2007
El Chavo del Ocho (1973)
El Chavo del Ocho
1973
Overboard (2018)
Overboard
2018
Bandidas (2006)
Bandidas
2006
Vecinos (2005)
Vecinos
2005
El Chapulín Colorado (1973)
El Chapulín Colorado
1973

Filmography

56 credits
2020s 17 credits
2026
Guardián de mi vida
TV ★ 9.6
2025
Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose as Director de cine
TV ★ 8.0
2024
The Roommate
Movie ★ 7.6
2024
El precio de educarlos
Movie ★ 7.0
2023
Jefecita
Movie
2023
Soy inocente
Movie ★ 7.1
2023
Perdona nuestros pecados as Rosendo
TV ★ 7.2
2023
No Corre: Partiu Entrega as Seu Manolo
TV
2022
When I'm Young as Fotografo
Movie ★ 8.4
2022
Recurring Patients as Jaimes
Movie ★ 2.0
2022
Documentário - 50 Anos de Chaves
Movie
2022
Eagle and Jaguar, The Legendary Warriors as Abuelito Quizán (Voice)
Movie ★ 6.9
2022
Skinny Dipping as Tío Chema
Movie
2022
Tal para cual
TV ★ 8.3
2021
Antes que Amanezca
Movie
2021
The Red Grasshopper 3D
Movie ★ 8.0
2021
Mighty Victoria as Don Edgar
Movie ★ 7.4
2010s 18 credits
2019
Orsai as Edmundo Rivero
Movie ★ 8.0
2019
Tod@s Caen as Sr. Daniel
Movie ★ 7.8
2018
Overboard as Gastroenterologist
Movie ★ 6.7
2017
Buscando Nirvana as Director
Movie
2017
I'm Not A Rebel as Obispo
Movie ★ 5.6
2015
Sinister Circle as Director de Hospital Psquiatrico
Movie ★ 6.4
2014
Fachon Models as Claudio Mancera
Movie ★ 4.9
2014
El Padrino de Bodas
Movie ★ 5.0
2013
Acción en Movimiento
Movie ★ 5.0
2013
Actors, Inc.
Movie ★ 5.3
2013
Love Taste like Chocolate as Edgar
Movie ★ 7.2
2011
Juan and the Sheep as Enrique
Movie ★ 5.4
2011
Panza, Cachete y Nana...!
Movie ★ 5.0
2011
Brujos contra Chamanes
Movie ★ 5.0
2010
Guardians of the Lost Code as Zompul Balám
Movie ★ 7.7
2010
La mano de Satán
Movie ★ 3.0
2010
By Day and by Night
Movie ★ 5.0
2010
Para Volver a Amar as Renato
TV ★ 7.7
2000s 7 credits
2008
All Inclusive as Taxista
Movie ★ 5.2
2007
The Orphanage as Balaban
Movie ★ 7.2
2006
Bandidas as Expl. Bank Manager
Movie ★ 6.0
2005
Lo Mejor del Chavo Del Ocho 1 e 2 as Señor Barriga / Senhor Barriga; Ñoño / Nhonho
Movie ★ 7.3
2005
Amarte así, Frijolito as Don Pedro
TV ★ 7.4
2005
Vecinos as Don Hipólito
TV ★ 8.1
2001
Chespirito: El Niño Que Somos as Self / Señor Barriga
Movie ★ 7.8
1990s 2 credits
1997
Alguna Vez Tendremos Alas as Sebastián Medina
TV ★ 7.7
1996
De pé a pá as Self
TV ★ 7.0
1980s 7 credits
1989
Música de Viento
Movie ★ 7.7
1987
Escuadrón sida
Movie ★ 6.3
1984
Frankenstein's Great Aunt Tillie● as Feldwebel Erstarren
Movie ★ 3.0
1983
Don Ratón y Don Ratero as Kilos
Movie ★ 6.9
1983
El mas valiente del mundo
Movie ★ 6.7
1982
El Chanfle 2 as Dr. Nájera
Movie ★ 7.4
1980
Chespirito
TV ★ 8.2
1970s 4 credits
1979
El Chanfle as Dr. Nájera
Movie ★ 7.3
1973
Best of El Chavo, Vol. 1 as El Señor Barriga / Ñoño
Movie ★ 10.0
1973
El Chavo del Ocho as Señor Barriga / Ñoño
TV ★ 8.0
1973
El Chapulín Colorado as Barriga
TV ★ 8.1
s 1 credit
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