Emilio Disi — Argentine actor and comedian (1943–2018)

Emilio Disi (2 August 1943 – 14 March 2018) was an Argentine actor and comedian known for a long career in popular film, television and stage. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, he became a well-recognized face in Argentina's entertainment scene, appearing in a broad range of comic roles from the late 1960s until his death. He is typically described in press accounts as a steady presence in genre comedies and light entertainment.

Disi began working as a professional actor in the late 1960s. Over five decades he moved between screen and stage, performing both supporting and leading parts in films and episodic television. He collaborated with contemporary filmmakers and took roles that drew on his strengths in timing, facial expression and a warm, accessible persona that appealed to mass audiences.

Throughout his career Disi's style favored broad, physical comic elements combined with conversational delivery. He often played characters who were everyman types, friends or foils within ensemble comedies, and his performances were known for their clear rhythms and comedic instincts. In addition to screen work, he appeared in variety formats and live comedy shows that are common in Argentine popular culture.