Ramón Esteban Gómez Valdés y Castillo was a Mexican actor and comedian. He is best remembered for his portrayal of Don Ramón. He is also recognized as one of Mexico's best comedians.

Don Ramón is a Mexican fictional character from the Mexican television sitcom series El Chavo del Ocho. played by the Mexican actor Ramón Valdés. He is an unemployed widower who lives in flat n°. 72 in Chavo's neighborhood, owned by Señor Barriga. He is the father of La Chilindrina and grandson of Doña Nieves.