Luis Valdez

Directing

Born June 26, 1940 · Delano, California

7 films as director · Active 1969–1994

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Luis Valdez (born June 26, 1940) is an American playwright, writer and film director. He is regarded as the father of Chicano theater in the United States. De…

Known for

Coco

2017

The Director's Chair

2014

American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

2026

The Cisco Kid

1994

Which Way Is Up?

1977

One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll

2006

Cruz Reynoso: Sowing the Seeds of Justice

2010

Directed(7)

1994The Cisco Kid★ 4.1

1991La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale★ 4.8

1987La Bamba★ 7.3

1987Corridos! Tales of Passion and Revolution

1981Zoot Suit★ 6.4

1976El Corrido: Ballad of a Farmworker★ 7.0

1969I Am Joaquin★ 5.7

Acting(7)

2026American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis ValdezSelf

Film

2017CocoTío Berto / Don Hidalgo (voice)

Film

2014The Director's ChairSelf