Esteban Mellino
Esteban Mellino (March 13, 1945 – June 9, 2008) was an Argentine actor best known for portraying the comical character Professor Diogenes Lambetain in the television series , and .[1] Mellino had originally created his famous character during the 1980s for the productions of and .[1]
Early life[]
Esteban Mellino was born in San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, on March 13, 1945. He originally studied psychology and medicine, but abandoned both in order to pursue acting.[1] He landed his first role on stage during the 1960s, and eventually appeared in dozens of plays throughout his career.[1] Mellino actually wrote several of the plays in which he appeared, including , and .[1]
Career[]
In 2001, Mellino adapted Angeles y Loco into a film entitled (Crazy, He Has the Formula for Happiness).[1] He starred in the film alongside , and Roberto Carnaghi.[1] His other film credits included the comedy, Los Matamonstruos en la mansion del terror and the drama, .[1]
Mellino appeared in the telenovela, Sos mi vida (You are the One) on in 2006.[1] Soon afterwards, Mellino appeared in his final film role in the 2007 comedy (More than a Man), which was co-directed by and .[1]
In addition to his acting career, Mellino was a poetry writer and music composer.[1] He wrote music for the band, Alma y Vida, a jazz and rock band founded by his brother, , during the 1970s.[1] Mellino also founded and ran a charitable organization charged with helping street children, soup kitchens, schools and handicapped children.[1]
Esteban Mellino died of a heart attack in Buenos Aires on June 9, 2008, at the age of 63.
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