Dolphy

Dolphy
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Dolphy in the 1960s
Birth nameRodolfo Vera Quizon[1]
Born(1928-07-25)July 25, 1928
Tondo, Manila, Philippines[a]
DiedJuly 10, 2012(2012-07-10) (aged 83)
Makati, Philippines
Resting placeThe Heritage Park, Taguig, Philippines
Medium
  • Stand-up
  • film
  • television
Genres
Children18, including Freddie, Rolly, Eric, Epy, Vandolph, and Zia
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actor
Years active1945–2012
Television

Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. GCGH (July 25, 1928 – July 10, 2012), known professionally as Dolphy, was a Filipino comedian and actor. He is widely regarded as the country's "King of Comedy" for his comedic talent embodied by his long roster of works on stage, radio, television and movies.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Curtains down for Dolphy at 96". Daily Guardian. July 10, 2012. Archived from the original on April 22, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  2. ^ Avendaño, Christine O. (November 9, 2010). "President honors Dolphy with Grand Collar". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on December 16, 2013. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  3. ^ "'Dolphy at 80!' World Tour". Global Nation. Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 29, 2008. Archived from the original on December 16, 2013. Retrieved October 13, 2022.


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