Luis Valdez
American writer and director · United States · On the map · Writers · Born 1940 · age 86
Luis Miguel Valdez is an American playwright, screenwriter, film director and actor. Regarded as the father of Chicano film and playwriting, Valdez is best known for his play Zoot Suit, his movie La Bamba, and his creation of El Teatro Campesino.
Luis Valdez is read about 120 times a day, in 14 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 17 June 2026
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Edward James Olmos Luis directed Zoot Suit (1981)
Robert Beltran Luis directed Zoot Suit (1981)
Lupe Ontiveros Luis directed Zoot Suit (1981)
Linda Ronstadt Also in Corridos! Tales of Passion and Revolution (1987)
Joe Pantoliano Luis directed La Bamba (1987)
Tyne Daly Luis directed Zoot Suit (1981)
Jimmy Smits Luis directed The Cisco Kid (1994)
Kurtwood Smith Luis directed Zoot Suit (1981)
Lou Diamond Phillips Luis directed La Bamba (1987)
Sam Anderson Luis directed La Bamba (1987)
Elizabeth Peña Luis directed La Bamba (1987)
Taylor Hackford Produced La Bamba (1987)
Tony Plana Luis directed Zoot Suit (1981)
Brian Setzer Luis directed La Bamba (1987)
John Anderson Luis directed Zoot Suit (1981)
Rick Dees Luis directed La Bamba (1987)- Noble Willingham Luis directed La Bamba (1987)
Charles Aidman Luis directed Zoot Suit (1981)
Rosanna DeSoto Luis directed La Bamba (1987)
Ed Peck Luis directed Zoot Suit (1981)
Tony Genaro Luis directed La Bamba (1987)
Danielle von Zerneck Luis directed La Bamba (1987)
Marshall Crenshaw Luis directed La Bamba (1987)- John Quade Luis directed La Bamba (1987)
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About this person
A pioneer in the Chicano Movement, Valdez broadened the scope of theatre and arts of the Chicano community.
Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1940 · age 86
