Shorty Castro

Shorty Castro

Israel Castro, better known as Shorty Castro (b. January 20, 1927 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican comedian, comedy writer and musician, with a career spanning over 60 years. He is regarded as one of the best stage directors in Puerto Rican comedy. Among others, Benicio del Toro and Raul Julia have acknowledged Castro as an influence.


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