Emilio Delgado (I) (1940–2022) |
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Emilio Delgado was an actor and singer, best known for his 44 years in the role of "Luis" on Sesame Street from 1971-2015 and had the unofficial distinction of having played the same role on U.S. television longer than any other Mexican American actor. He was born in Calexico, California and spent his early childhood living across the border in ...
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Born:in Calexico, California, USADied:(age 81) in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA |
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Sesame Street
Luis / Luis Rodriguez / Captain Swashbuckle / Spanish Kid ('Me') / Additional Vocals 'Wheels on My Feet' / Assistant Luis / Captain Under-Wonder / Captain Under-Wonder (Luis) / Chaplin / Max Ferbilfeemer / Singer 'Follow the Arrows' / Singer 'Three of These Kids' / Store Keeper / Subject #1 (Luis)
(1971-2017)
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Actor (63 credits)
Actor (63 credits)
2008-2021
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
(TV Series)
Aaron Carrera / Enrique Diaz
Aaron Carrera / Enrique Diaz
- Turn Me on Take Me Private
(2021)
... Aaron Carrera
- Inconceivable
(2008)
... Enrique Diaz
2019
The Bravest Knight
(TV Series)
The King
The King
- Cedric & the Wizard
(2019)
... The King
- Cedric & the Green Leaf
(2019)
... The King (voice)
- Cedric & the Troll
(2019)
... The King (voice)
1971-2017
Sesame Street
(TV Series)
Luis / Luis Rodriguez / Captain Swashbuckle / ...
Luis / Luis Rodriguez / Captain Swashbuckle / ...
- Having a Ball
(2017)
... Luis
- Number 15's Quinceañera
(2014)
... Luis Rodriguez
- Bert's Training Wheels
(2014)
... Luis
- Latino Festival
(2013)
... Luis
- Incarceration
(2013)
... Luis
2011
Person of Interest
(TV Series)
Detective Padilla
Detective Padilla
- Pilot
(2011)
... Detective Padilla (uncredited)
1996-2011
Learn Along with Sesame
(TV Series)
Luis
Luis
- For Me, For You, For Later
(2011)
... Luis
- A Is for Asthma
(1998)
... Luis
- Lead Away
(1996)
... Luis
2009
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series)
Don Enrique
Don Enrique
- Episode dated 16 June 2009
(2009)
... Don Enrique (uncredited)
2004-2007
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
(TV Series)
Rodolfo Delgado / Ari Hernandez
Rodolfo Delgado / Ari Hernandez
- Amends
(2007)
... Rodolfo Delgado
- Pas de Deux
(2004)
... Ari Hernandez
1979-1982
Lou Grant
(TV Series)
Rubin Castillo / Castillo
Rubin Castillo / Castillo
- Beachhead
(1982)
... Rubin Castillo
- Unthinkable
(1982)
... Rubin Castillo
- Fireworks
(1982)
... Rubin Castillo
- Review
(1982)
... Rubin Castillo
- Cameras
(1982)
... Castillo
1982
Falcon Crest
(TV Series)
Paul / Fernando Diaz
Paul / Fernando Diaz
- Lord of the Manor
(1982)
... Paul
- The Vintage Years
... Fernando Diaz
1980-1981
Quincy M.E.
(TV Series)
Officer Garcia / Felix Wanaka
Officer Garcia / Felix Wanaka
- D.U.I.
(1981)
... Officer Garcia
- Welcome to Paradise Palms
(1980)
... Felix Wanaka
1979
The Chisholms
(TV Series)
Half Breed / Half-Breed
Half Breed / Half-Breed
- Chapter IV
(1979)
... Half Breed
- Chapter III
(1979)
... Half-Breed
1977
ABC Weekend Specials
(TV Series short)
White Bull
White Bull
- Tales of the Nunundaga
(1977)
... White Bull
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Soundtrack (4 credits)
Soundtrack (4 credits)
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Self (9 credits)
Self (9 credits)
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Archive footage (10 credits)
Archive footage (10 credits)
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