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Dolphy

1928 - 2012

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Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. (July 25, 1928 – July 10, 2012), known professionally as Dolphy, was a Filipino comedian and actor. He is widely regarded as the country's "King of Comedy" for his comedic talent embodied by his long roster of works on stage, radio, television and movies. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Dolphy is the 82nd most popular comedian (down from 58th in 2019), the 112th most popular biography from Philippines (down from 56th in 2019) and the most popular Filipino Comedian.

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Among COMEDIANS

Among comedians, Dolphy ranks 82 out of 98. Before him are Bill Burr, Joy Behar, Sam Kinison, Nick Swardson, Margaret Cho, and Nick Kroll. After him are Kristen Schaal, Chris O'Dowd, Khaby Lame, Gabriel Iglesias, Dane Cook, and Kenan Thompson.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1928, Dolphy ranks 594. Before him are Albert Brewer, Bruce Forsyth, Robert Bergland, Arthur Dion Hanna, Salvador Laurel, and Donald Henderson. After him are J. Hillis Miller, Jimmy Hill, Diane Foster, John Ingle, Chris Brasher, and Slade Gorton. Among people deceased in 2012, Dolphy ranks 500. Before him are Thomas Kinkade, Vladimer Aptsiauri, Chuck Share, Erik Rhodes, Johnny Lewis, and Alexander Dale Oen. After him are Arnaldo Mesa, Anthony Bevilacqua, Mary Tamm, Michael Dokes, John Ingle, and James Abdnor.

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In Philippines

Among people born in Philippines, Dolphy ranks 112 out of 155. Before him are Gloria Diaz (1951), Miguel White (1909), Salvador Laurel (1928), Brillante Mendoza (1960), Arnel Pineda (1967), and Charmane Star (1979). After him are Laidback Luke (1976), Tito Sotto (1948), Eddie Garcia (1929), Teófilo Yldefonso (1903), Sayaka Akimoto (1988), and Nadine Lustre (1993).

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Among comedians born in Philippines, Dolphy ranks 1. 

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    Dolphy

    1928 - 2012

    HPI: 46.45

    Rank: 1

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