Luis Valdez

Born: 1940-06-26

Birthplace: Delano, California

Biography

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Luis Valdez (born June 26, 1940) is an American playwright, writer and film director.

He is regarded as the father of Chicano theater in the United States.

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Known For

Coco
La Bamba
Zoot Suit
Corridos! Tales of Passion and Revolution
American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
The Sellouts
Which Way Is Up?
The Cisco Kid
La Bamba
Zoot Suit L.A. Theatre Works

Top Movie Credits

Coco Tío Berto / Don Hidalgo (voice)
La Bamba Writer
Zoot Suit Writer
Corridos! Tales of Passion and Revolution Writer
American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez Self
The Sellouts Writer
Which Way Is Up? Ramon Juarez
The Cisco Kid Screenplay
La Bamba Original Film Writer
Zoot Suit L.A. Theatre Works Writer