Adalberto Martínez

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1/25/1916

Place of Birth

Mexico

Also Known As

Adalberto 'Resortes' Martínez'Resortes'Adalberto Martínez Chávez

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,...

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