Luis Valdez Age

Luis Valdez, age 85 (born June 26, 1940), is an American playwright, director, and writer widely regarded as the father of Chicano theater in the United States. He gained recognition for founding El Teatro Campesino, a groundbreaking theater troupe that highlighted Chicano culture and social issues through powerful performances. Valdez later directed influential films such as La Bamba and Zoot Suit, … Read more