Adalberto Martínez
Biography
Adalberto Martínez Chávez, better known in the entertainment world as Resortes was a renowned Mexican actor. Known primarily for his talent as a comedian, Resortes was also an accomplished dancer. His dancing defied gravity itself. He is believed to be, as seen in several of his movies, the creator of the "walking backwards" dance steps, which many years later became known as "The Moonwalk" and popularized by Michael Jackson. Resortes, who began his career as a member of a circus, made his motion picture debut in 1946. He participated in more than 50 Mexican movies throughout his career, and he also participated in many television series. Many of his best films he made were El Rey de México (The King of Mexico), El Cartero del Barrio, Al Son del Mambo (To the Mambo's Rhythm) and El Futbolista Fenómeno (The Phenomenal Soccer Player). But one of his most famous movies was La Niña de la Mochila Azul (The Girl With the Blue Back Pack). That movie also had a sequel, La Niña de la Mochila Azul 2 (The Girl With the Blue Back Pack 2). Those two movies in particular became two of the largest teen movie hits in Mexican movie history and helped Resortes gain familiarity among the younger generations during the 1980s Resortes was hospitalized with emphysema on April 3, 2003 and died on April 4. His nephew is the international artist Alex Martinez.
Known For
D.F./Distrito Federal
Cabo Melquiades
La presidenta municipal
Viva la risa
Viva la risa II
Adalberto Chávez (Beto)
Yo quiero ser artista
Amado Rodriguez Fernández
El luchador fenómeno
La risa de la ciudad
Abuelo
Chiquidracula
Amado
El aviador fenómeno
A Fuego Lento
Kayum - The Witchdoctor
Miracles
Cuentos colorados
Chambitas / Luciano Buenrostro
Mamá, soy Paquito
Benito Reyes
Dicen que soy comunista
El rey de los albures
¡Baile mi rey!
Tío Andrew
La niña de la mochila azul
El secuestro de los cien millones
Cheche Ramírez
¡Viva la juventud!
Paco
Del suelo no paso
Resortes (as Adalberto Martínez 'Resortes')
Jóvenes y rebeldes
Dimas
Amor en cuatro tiempos
Chon Godínez
Al son del mambo
El amor no es negocio
Micky Inflaus
Pedro Navaja
Diafano Ruiz Solito
Pilotos de la muerte
Patotas
Los albañiles
Barrio bajo
Remígio
Las delicias del poder
Thief
Día de difuntos
Don José Sanmaniego y Cajal / Pepito
Mis tres viudas alegres
Me gustan todas
Pablo Rojas
El Rey de México
Ponciano (as 'Resortes')
Cómicos de la Legua
Asesinos, S.A.
Padre Pérez (as Adalberto Martinez 'Resortes')
Los tres mosqueteros de Dios
El dengue del amor
La chamaca
Picardía mexicana
Resortes
Las modelos de desnudos
El futbolista fenómeno
La niña de la mochila azul 2
Mojado de nacimiento
(uncredited)
Matar es fácil
Beto / Doña Rosita
Muertos de Risa
El oreja rajada
Valgamedios
La ley de las calles
Ojitos
Los fantasmas burlones
Rumba caliente
San Simón de los Magueyes
Lalo
Carnaval en mi barrio
Cadena de mentiras
El teatro del horror
Marciano
Los platillos voladores
Las noches del Blanquita
Lauro Escamilla Cejudo (as Resortes)
Confidencias de un ruletero
Tio Deto
Pánico en la montaña
Resortes
Yo dormí con un fantasma
Échenme al gato
Beto
El gran pillo
El chidas
Tacos al Carbón
El Padre Chón/El Padre Trampitas
El Padre trampitas
El Garabato
Los Cacos
Fieras contra fieras
Hora y media de balazos
Micky Inflaus
El hijo de Pedro Navaja
El nieto del Zorro
Las Tentadoras
Manos arriba
México de mis amores
Miradas que matan
Ni hablar del peluquín
Pobre huerfanita
Música de Siempre
Soy un golfo
Suerte te dé Dios
La marchanta
Amado Rodríguez
El beisbolista fenómeno
El ladrón fenomeno
Misión cumplida
Carrana; teporocho
Los Fernández de Peralvillo
De Cocula es el mariachi
Policías y ladrones
Dancer
Santo el enmascarado de plata y Blue Demon contra los monstruos
Como México no hay dos
No le saques, pos no le metas
Voces de primavera
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
87
Gender
Male
Birthday
1916-01-25
Place of Birth
Mexico
Also Known As
Adalberto 'Resortes' Martínez