T. R. Ramachandran
T. R. Ramachandran | |
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T. R. Ramachandran in late 1940s | |
| Born | 9 January 1917 Tirukampuliyur, Trichinopoly District, Madras Presidency, British India (now in Karur district, Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Died | 30 November 1990 (aged 73) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1938–1982 |
| Spouse | R Seetha (Married on 9 February 1947) |
Thirukampuliyur Ranga 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".