Dolphy was born on July 25, 1928 in Tondo, Manila, Philippines as Rodolfo Vera Quizon. He was an actor and producer, known for Rosario (2010), Markova: Comfort Gay (2000) and Ang tatay kong nanay (1978). He died on July 10, 2012 in Makati Medical Center, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines.