Carlos López was born in the city of Durango in 1887. He made his debut as an actor in the northern theaters, where he became part of various companies before making his appearance in Mexico City in the main theater. The nickname "Chaflán" came from his long and narrow face, coupled with his peculiar mustache, which was false because he was hairless.
Soulless Women
(Worker)
Let's Go with Pancho Villa!
(Rodrigo Perea)
Los millones de Chaflán
(Prisciliano Ordoñez)
Estampas Habaneras
Ay, Jalisco, Don't Give Up!
La zandunga
(El secretario, Don Chencho)
Passion Island
(El Caiman)
El indio
Jalisco nunca pierde
¡Ora Ponciano!
(Lolo)
Tierra brava
The Macabre Trunk
(Agent Mendez)
Ave sin rumbo
(Melchor Peña (as Carlos López 'Chaflán'))
Mientras México duerme
Canto a mi tierra
(Cameo (uncredited))
La tierra del mariachi
Las cuatro milpas
Rancho Alegre
Allá en el Rancho Grande
(Florentino)