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Carlos 'Patato' Valdés(1926-2007)

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Carlos 'Patato' Valdés was born on 4 November 1926 in Havana, Cuba. He was an actor, known for Dopamine (2003), Cosby Show (1984) and Calle 54 (2000). He was married to Julia. He died on 4 December 2007 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
BornNovember 4, 1926
DiedDecember 4, 2007(81)
BornNovember 4, 1926
DiedDecember 4, 2007(81)
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

Known for

Sabrina Lloyd in Dopamine (2003)
Dopamine
5.9
  • Soundtrack("Descarga en Faux")
  • 2003
Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Tempestt Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in Cosby Show (1984)
Cosby Show
7.4
TV Series
  • Conga Player
Jerry González in Calle 54 (2000)
Calle 54
7.4
  • Self
  • 2000
Francisco Aguabella in Sworn to the Drum: A Tribute to Francisco Aguabella (1995)
Sworn to the Drum: A Tribute to Francisco Aguabella
6.7
Short
  • Music Department(as Carlos 'Patato' Valdez, Conga Summit)
  • 1995

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  • Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Tempestt Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in Cosby Show (1984)
    Cosby Show
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Conga Player
    • 1986

Music Department



  • Francisco Aguabella in Sworn to the Drum: A Tribute to Francisco Aguabella (1995)
    Sworn to the Drum: A Tribute to Francisco Aguabella
    6.7
    Short
    • musician: Conga Summit (as Carlos 'Patato' Valdez)
    • 1995

Soundtrack



  • Sabrina Lloyd in Dopamine (2003)
    Dopamine
    5.9
    • performer: "Descarga en Faux"
    • 2003

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Carlos 'Patato' Valdez
  • Born
    • November 4, 1926
    • Havana, Cuba
  • Died
    • December 4, 2007
    • Cleveland, Ohio, USA(respiratory failure)
  • Spouse
    • Julia? - December 4, 2007 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Yvonne
  • Relatives
      Jose Valdes(Grandchild)
  • Publicity listings
    • 4 Articles

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  • Trivia
    Came to the U.S. in the early 1950s and became a primary figure in Latin jazz. He played with Herbie Mann's group from 1959-1972.
  • Nickname
    • Patato

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