Ricardo Gonz�lez Guti�rrez known as Cepill�n is a Mexican clown as well as a singer, TV host and actor. Ricardo was a dentist who started to paint his face so that kids would not be afraid of him as he worked on their teeth. He became famous when a local TV channel interviewed him. The name Cepill�n means little brush, "cepillo" in Spanish. With Televisa he had a show called El Show de Cepill�n. This show was an educational, comedy and interview shows with guests such as Lou Ferrigno. The show was a success in Mexico as well as Chile and Puerto Rico. He arguably became the most famous clown in Mexico. Cepill�n also recorded children songs. The most popular songs were La feria de Cepill�n, Tom�s, En el bosque de la China and La Gallina Cocoua. Cepill�n also helped younger artists to acquire fame such as singer Yuri who took a role in his movie Milagro en el circo. Cepill�n is currently on a show on Multimedios Television as well as touring with the circus show that bears his name. His last album sold more than one million units in the first three months. 

February 7th, 1946 in Mexico  /  Died:   Mar 8th, 2021