Raul Padilla
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Raúl "Chato" Padilla was a Mexican actor, and a member of Chespirito's comedy troupe, famous for his character in El Chavo del Ocho, Jaimito el Cartero [Jaimito, the Mailman]. Padilla joined the show in 1979 following the departure of Ramon Valdez, gradually taking over the sorts of roles Valdez used to play. He also worked on the film El Chanfle, scripted and starred by Roberto Gómez Bolaños (Chespirito). Raúl died of diabetes in February 3, 1994. His nickname, "Chato", means "pug"; the nickname was in reference to his broad, flat nose.
