Clive Arrindell
Clive Arrindell, an English actor born in Trinidad and Tobago, gained fame in Spain as the beloved 'Calvo de la Lotería de Navidad,' appearing in the iconic lottery commercials since 1998. His portrayal of a kind-hearted man in a long coat resonated deeply with the Spanish public, making him a symbol of holiday cheer. Arrindell passed away in the summer of 2024, but his death was not publicly acknowledged until over a year later, prompting a wave of nostalgia and remembrance for the joy he brought to countless people during the Christmas season.
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Clive Arrindell was a well-known British actor who starred in the Christmas Lottery advertisement.
El homenaje del lotero de un pueblo de Murcia al calvo de la Lotería de Navidad, fallecido en 2024: migas, arroz caldero y amigos de Reino Unido | España
Spain· 2025-12-21
Clive Arrindell was known as the famous 'calvo de la Navidad' and recently passed away.
El anuncio de la Lotería de Navidad 2025: el cuento del histórico y misterioso décimo enmarcado durante 30 años | Lotería de NavidadSpain· 2025-11-12
Clive Arrindell, known as 'el calvo de la lotería de Navidad', passed away in 2024 and was a beloved figure in Spanish Christmas advertisements.
Clive Arrindell, ‘el calvo de la lotería de Navidad’, murió en 2024 y se ha sabido ahora gracias a un lotero | Lotería de NavidadSpain· 2025-11-12