Adalberto Martínez

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1916-01-25 (87 years old)

Deathday

2003-04-04

Place of Birth

Mexico

Adalberto Martínez

Biography

Adalberto Martínez Chávez, better known in the entertainment world as Resortes was a renowned Mexican actor. Known primarily for his talent as a comedian, Resortes was also an accomplished dancer. His dancing defied gravity itself. He is believed to be, as seen in several of his movies, the creator of the "walking backwards" dance steps, which many years later became known as "The Moonwalk" and popularized by Michael Jackson. Resortes, who began his career as a member of a circus, made his motion picture debut in 1946. He participated in more than 50 Mexican movies throughout his career, and he also participated in many television serie...

Acting

1975

La presidenta municipal

as Cabo Melquiades

1958

Yo quiero ser artista

as Adalberto Chávez (Beto)

1952

El luchador fenómeno

as Amado Rodriguez Fernández

1985

Chiquidracula

as Abuelo

1986

Miracles

as Kayum - The Witchdoctor

1951

1984

Mamá, soy Paquito

as Chambitas / Luciano Buenrostro

1956

¡Viva la juventud!

as Cheche Ramírez

1961

Jóvenes y rebeldes

as Resortes (as Adalberto Martínez 'Resortes')

1955

1950

1984

Peter Knife

as Micky Inflaus

1962

Pilotos de la muerte

as Diafano Ruiz Solito

1976

The Bricklayers

as Patotas

1950

1999

1988

1953

My Three Merry Widows

as Don José Sanmaniego y Cajal / Pepito

1956

The King of México

as Pablo Rojas

1957

Comedians of the League

as Ponciano (as 'Resortes')

1967

Los tres mosqueteros de Dios

as Padre Pérez (as Adalberto Martinez 'Resortes')

1966

Matar es fácil

as (uncredited)

1957

Dying of Laughter

as Beto / Doña Rosita

1989

La ley de las calles

as Valgamedios

1965

1956

1949

Confidencias de un ruletero

as Lauro Escamilla Cejudo (as Resortes)

1989

1949

1960

1972

Tacos al Carbón

as El chidas

1972

Los Cacos

as El Garabato

1986

1952

El beisbolista fenómeno

as Amado Rodríguez

1954

Los Fernández de Peralvillo

as Carrana; teporocho

Production

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