USA Today
By Edward Segarra
December 5, 2025
Mexican actor and comedian Eduardo Manzano, best known for "El Show de los Polivoces," died at age 87 on December 4, 2025. His son Lalo announced the death on social media, noting the lack of a disclosed cause. Manzano was celebrated for his decades‑long career in film, television and comedy, including his recent role on "Una Familia de Diez."
Eduardo Manzano, the Mexican actor and comedian best known for his role on "El Show de los Polivoces," has died. He was 87.
Manzano died on Thursday, Dec. 4, Manzano's son, Lalo Manzano, shared in an emotional social media post on Friday. A cause of death was not given.
"Today, the stage of life has lowered the curtain," Lalo Manzano wrote in a lengthy tribute, in Spanish. "My father, a comedian loved by thousands and a human being admired by everyone who knew him, has departed this world. He was an extraordinary, kind and intelligent man with a heart as big as his talent."
Representatives for Manzano and Lalo Manzano were not available for comment at the time of publication.
One of the stars of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, Manzano appeared in a number of TV series and films throughout the 1960s alongside his comedic partner-in-crime, fellow Mexican actor-comedian Enrique Cuenca. The duo, known as Los Polivoces, nabbed supporting roles in the feature films "Agarrando Parejo" and "Tres Mil Kilómetros de Amor" and starred in 1969's "El Aviso Inoportuno."
Manzano and Cuenca solidified their comedy legacy with "El Show de los Polivoces," a sketch comedy series that showcased the pair's hilarious vocal impersonations through celebrity parodies and zany original characters. The show ran for four seasons from 1971-1975.
"Behind every joke was a tireless worker. Behind every applause was a human being who deeply loved what he did," Lalo Manzano wrote. "And behind every smile, there was always a father who taught us to laugh, including in the most difficult moments."
Manzano's most recent role was a recurring gig on the family sitcom "Una Familia de Diez," playing Don Arnoldo López for over 130 episodes from 2007-2022.
"With deep sorrow we bid farewell to my beautiful daddy, and we thank all who have respectfully joined in with their love. 🙏🏻❤️✨," Lalo Manzano wrote.
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Several stars took to the comments section of Lalo Manzano's tribute to mourn Manzano's death.
"You don't know how I feel, my dear Lalo," actor Luis Felipe Tovar wrote. "I send you a very strong hug and wish with all my heart that your daddy is already enjoying the bliss of having accomplished his mission. RIP. The great among the greats."
"God has him in his glory, master of comedy 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 ❤️ ❤️," TV host Mario Bezares commented.
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"I'm so sorry, Lalo. Your dad will always live in our hearts," actress and TV host Mariazel wrote.
"A master of comedy, a great friend, an outstanding guy. Lalo, Ariel and family, I accompany you in your grief," comedian JoJo Jorge Falcon wrote. "He left a huge legacy, no other like him. Rest in peace 🕊️"
MANZANO, Eduardo (Eduardo Manzano II)
Born: 7/18/1938, Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico
Died: 12/4/2025, Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico
Eduardo Manzano’s westerns – actor:
Somo del otro Laredo – 1977 (Dinamita Mazano)
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