Dear Mexican: Why did the Mexican comedian Cantinflas never catch on in Hollywood? I thought he was supposed to usher in the Mexican wave of actors and movies that would help transform Hollywood.

Glendale-born comedian Jack Jr. will perform at the Alex Theatre for a hometown special taping. (Emil Ravelo / For The Times) A birthday, a graduation and a homecoming all rolled into one. That’s the ...

HBO’s new biographical series “Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose” (“Sin Querer Queriendo”) has been received with delight by the many fans in the U.S. and Latin America who grew up watching the late ...