Dolphy
Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr. (July 25, 1928 – July 10, 2012) was a Filipino, director, comedian, movie, television, stage, and radio actor. He is also known for his comedy works earning him the nickname as "The King of Comedy".
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 Dolphy in 2008 | |
| Born | Rodolfo Vera Quízon July 25, 1928 |
| Died | July 10, 2012 (aged 83) Makati City, Philippines |
| Resting place | The Heritage Park, Taguig, Philippines |
| Children | 17, including Freddie, Eric, Epy, Vandolph, and Zia |
| Parent(s) | Melencio Espinosa Quizon Salud de la Rosa Vera |
| Occupation | Comedian, actor
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| Years active | 1944–2012 |
| Television | John en Marsha Home Along Da Riles Pidol's Wonderland |
Dolphy was born on July 25, 1928 in Tondo, Manila, Philippines on July 25, 1928.[1] He has 17 children and one adopted child by his partner Zsa Zsa Padilla. Dolphy died on July 10, 2012, aged 83, in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines from multiple organ failure after suffering pneumonia and renal failure.[2]
Dolphy Media
Dolphy's 2013 commemorative first day cover and stamp
Dolphy's tomb at The Heritage Park in Taguig
Dolphy's conferment of the Order of the Golden Heart at the Malacañang Palace in 2010.
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The tomb of Melencio Espinosa Quizon, Sr., Dolphy's father
The tomb of Melencio Quizon, Jr., Dolphy's brother
The Quizon Family mausoleum
Tombs of the Quizon family at the Loyola Memorial Park
References
- ↑ (2009-10-28). "'Dolphy at 80' World Tour" Archived 2012-09-13 at the Wayback Machine. Global Nation. Retrieved on 2011-03-30.
- ↑ Dolphy passes away, says partner Zsa Zsa Padilla. 10 July 2012. http://entertainment.inquirer.net/48524/dolphy-passes-away. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
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