Raúl "Chato" Padilla (Monterrey, June 17, 1918–Mexico City, February 3, 1994, age 75) was a Mexican actor, and a member of Chespirito's comedy troupe, famous for his character in El Chavo del Ocho, Jaimito el Cartero (Jaimito, the Mailman). Padilla joined the show in 1979 following the departure of Ramon Valdez, gradually taking over the sorts of roles Valdez used to play. He also worked on the film El Chanfle, scripted and starred by Roberto Gómez Bolaños (Chespirito). Raúl died of diabetes on February 3, 1994. His nickname, "Chato", means "pug"; the nickname was in reference to his broad, flat nose. His son, Raul Padilla Jr. "El Choforo" also worked with Chespirito and is an actor in his own right.