Luis Valdez date of birth:
June 26, 1940
How old is Luis Valdez?
85
Where was Luis Valdez born?
Delano, California
What is Luis Valdez nationality?
American
What is Luis Valdez's occupation?
Film Director, Producer, Writer and Teacher
Short Biography
Luis Valdez (born June 26, 1940) is an American playwright, actor, writer and film director. Regarded as the father of Chicano theater in the United States, Valdez is best known for his play Zoot Suit, his movie La Bamba, and his creation of El Teatro Campesino. A pioneer in the Chicano Movement, Valdez broadened the scope of theatre and arts of the Chicano community.