(1948 - )
son of character actor Oscar Ortiz de Pinedo, began acting in the 1960s. Has had his greatest impact on television as the star of the "Cándido Pérez" series, and also hosted a popular late-night talk-variety show. However, Ortiz de Pinedo has made a fair number of movies (including several "Cándido Pérez" features) and also produces and acts on the stage. His current wife is the daughter of actress Saby Kamalich.
Biographical Dictionary of Mexican Film Performers. EdwART. 2012.