Delgado played Luis from 1971 until 2016, the longest-running role for a Mexican-American on U.S. television. "
“We are so grateful he shared his talents with us and with the world.”
“The fact of the matter is, it was just terrific acting.”
Zach Hyman
However, Delgado reprised his role as Luis forSesame Street’s50th anniversary special.
“People have come up to me and said, ‘You were such a positive influence.
I learned how to speak English by watching you.
PBS/courtesy Everett Collection
You were the only one on television who looked like me,'” Delgado told CalArts, adding.
“I consider myself one of the luckiest guys to be part ofSesame Street.”
