Ricardo Merino

Biography

Ricardo Merino Castanedo was a prolific Spanish actor who began his career in the 1950s, initially performing at the Teatro Español Universitario and later joining the María Fernanda D'Ocón and Mario Antolín theatre company. He worked extensively in film and television, often in comedic roles, including notable appearances in the Parchís series as Don Atilio in "La guerra de los niños" and "Las locuras de Parchís". Merino had a distinctive presence on Spanish television for over 20 years, making his debut in 1961 with the series "Silencio, se rueda". He passed away in Madrid in 1994.