Emilio Delgado

Biography

Emilio Delgado was a Mexican American actor and singer known for his role as Luis on Sesame Street. Born Emilio Ernest Delgado on May 8, 1940, in Calexico, California, he began his professional career in Los Angeles in 1968. He joined the Sesame Street cast in 1971 and remained until his contract was renewed in late 2016, after a public event appearance.