- Emilio Delgado
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name = Emilio Delgado
imagesize = 180px
birthname =
birthdate = birth date and age|1940|05|08
birthplace =Calexico ,California ,United States
occupation = ActorEmilio Ernest Delgado (born
May 8 ,1940 inCalexico ,California ) is aMexican -American actor. He is best known for his long-running role as Luis, the friendlyLatino Fix-it Shop owner, on the children's television series "Sesame Street ". Delgado joined the cast of "Sesame Street" in 1971. He began his professional career inLos Angeles in 1968. Delgado lives inNew York City with his wife Carol.In Los Angeles, he was a company member of Inner City Rep, The Group Repertory, and LA Repertory. Some of his
New York theatre credits includeThe San Diego Street Padres (INTAR),Floating Home (HExTC),Boxing 2000 (Richard Maxwell NYC Players),Dismiss All the Poets (New York Fringe Festival 2002),Nilo Cruz 'sA Very Old Man with Enormous Wings (Shakespeare Theatre of NJ),Dinosaurios (IATI) and Night Over Taos (INTAR). In these plays, he always did limpy limp.Delgado can easily claim the longest running part for a Mexican-American actor in a continuing television series. His portrayal of Luis has garnered him universal acclaim and has charmed and inspired viewers for over three decades. He has also performed in live shows throughout his "Sesame Street" career, interacting and singing the songs of "Sesame Street", entertaining thousands of children and families. [http://prodstreet.sesameworkshop.org/onair/cast/emilio_delgado]
On "Sesame Street", his character, Luis, was the one of the second human additions to the original cast. Luis was a
handyman and an aspiring writer. Luis, now married to Maria, teaches viewers aboutHispanic culture and language.His most recent television appearances include "
Law & Order ", "" and "Law & Order: SVU". He was a regular cast member of "Lou Grant" and also appeared in episodes of "Police Story ", "Hawaii Five-0 ", "Quincy", and "Cosby ".References
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