ADALBERTO MARTÍNEZ

Adalberto Martínez
Adalberto Martínez
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: January 25, 1916
Deathday: April 4, 2003
Place of Birth: Mexico

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.

Filmography

Starring

Concordio
Tio Deto
Valgamedios
Thief
Micky Inflaus
1986·
Miracles
Kayum - The Witchdoctor
Abuelo
El Padre Chón/El Padre Trampitas
Micky Inflaus
Chambitas / Luciano Buenrostro
Patotas
Cabo Melquiades
1972·
Los Cacos
El Garabato
El chidas
Padre Pérez (as Adalberto Martinez 'Resortes')
(uncredited)
Ojitos
Diafano Ruiz Solito
Resortes (as Adalberto Martínez 'Resortes')
Beto
Adalberto Chávez (Beto)
Beto / Doña Rosita
Ponciano (as 'Resortes')
Marciano
Pablo Rojas
Cheche Ramírez
Carrana; teporocho
Don José Sanmaniego y Cajal / Pepito
Amado Rodríguez
Amado Rodriguez Fernández
Benito Reyes
1950·
Slum
Chon Godínez
Resortes
Lauro Escamilla Cejudo (as Resortes)

Production