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T. R. Ramachandran in late 1940s
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Born | January 9, 1917 |
Died | November 30, 1990 Los Angeles, USA |
(aged 73)
Cause of death | failed open heart surgery |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1938-1982 |
Spouse(s) | R Seetha (Married on Feb 9 1947) |
Thirukampuliyur Ranga Rao Ramachandran (9 January 1917 – 30 November 1990) was an Indian actor and comedian who acted mainly in Tamil films. He was cast mostly in lead or supportive roles, especially in comical parts, from the 1940s to the 1960s. Known for his distinctive saucer-eyes, Ramachandran was known as "The Eddie Cantor of India".
Thirukampuliyur Rangarao Ramachandran came from a Madhwa Brahmin family in Tiruchi district. As a child, he had no interest in studies and played truant from school.