About Dolphy
Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. (July 25, 1928 – July 10, 2012), known professionally as Dolphy, was a Filipino comedian and actor. Widely regarded by Philippine media as the country's "King of Comedy", he starred in a long list of comedy films and television series over a career spanning more than six decades. Dolphy first gained fame portraying a witty but hapless father figure in the hit sitcom John en Marsha (1973–1978, 1980–1990) and later played the resourceful widower in the long-running series Home Along Da Riles (1992–2003). He received numerous honors for his work, including lifetime achievement awards from Philippine film and television academies. In recognition of his lifetime contributions to entertainment, he was conferred the Grand Collar of the Order of the Golden Heart (GCGH) – the Philippines' highest civilian honor. He starred in his first film when he was 19 with Fernando Poe Sr. in Dugo at Bayan (I Remember Bataan), billed as “Rodolfo Quizon”.
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