Enrique Castillo Biography

Fast Facts

• He wrote and directed the play "Veteranos: A Legacy of Valor," which honored the military contributions of Latinos in America's defense, and received an Imagen Award for Best Live Theatrical Production
• Began his acting career in 1969 with Luis Valdez's Teatro Campesino, with whom he traveled to Paris, France, where the Teatro represented the USA at the World Theater Festival
• Quote: "(On how the role of Gilberto changed him) "I would say, only in the sense that it helped reinforce my feelings: that I love my children to the degree that I do and that I love and appreciate every day that I can share with my wife, my partner․""
• Quote: "(On which role has defined him as an actor) "The catena of roles throughout my career and how well I did my work, is what I hope in the end, defines me as an actor and not one role in particular․""
• He is best known for his portrayal of Montana in "Blood In, Blood Out․"
• Is a co-founder of The Latino Theater Company in Los Angeles, and wrote and directed the film "The History of The Latino Theater Company․"