Emilio Delgado

Actor

Born: Calexico, California, USA

BIOGRAPHY

Emilio Delgado (born May 8, 1940) is a Mexican American actor, singer and voice artist. He is best known for his long-running role as Luis, the friendly Fix-it Shop owner, on the childrens television series Sesame Street. Delgado joined the cast of Sesame Street in 1971 and remained until his contract was not renewed in 2016, as part of Sesames Workshop re-tooling for the series, although Sesame Workshop announced later that theyd find a way to bring him back. Following his departure, the workshop stated that Delgado would continue to represent them at public events. He began his professional career in Los Angeles in 1968. Delgado now lives in New York City with his wife Carole.

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