ORTÍN, POLO

(Leopoldo Ortín Jr.)

(1929 - )

son of comic actor Chato Ortín, on-screen since childhood. Ortín is primarily considered a comic actor - specializing in befuddled roles - but has done some dramatic work. Also appears on the stage and in telenovelas. Ortín was formerly married to Olga Rinzo; his burly son Jorge Ortín is also an actor, although usually seen in action films rather than comedies.