Adalberto Rodríguez Machuchal
Biography
Adalberto Rodríguez (January 22, 1934 – April 16, 1995), better known as Machuchal, was a Puerto Rican comedian. His "Machuchal" stage name is that of the Sabana Granda barrio where his mother was born in and he grew up. He enjoyed calling himself "El alcalde de Machuchal" (the Mayor of Machuchal). The joke not only prevailed, it also helped launch him into stardom.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Mr. Dólar
as Mayor
1964
Romance in Puerto Rico
as Tomás
1962
El alcalde de Machuchal
as Triburcio Pérez
1964
Machuchal: Agente 0
as Machuchal
1966
Los expatriados
as Mayor
1963
El curandero del pueblo
as Machuchal
1968
Millonario a go-go
as Machuchal
1965
Mulato
1974
Así baila Puerto Rico
1960
Eva, ¿Qué hace ese hombre en tu cama?
1975
Rosa la tequilera
as Graciano / Machuchal (voice)
1967
Pobre, pero honrada!
as Lencho
1973