Miguel Piñero

Miguel Piñero (December 19, 1946 – June 16, 1988) was a playwright, actor and co-founder of the Nuyorican Poets Café. He was a leading member of the Nuyorican literary movement.

Miguel Piñero
BornMiguel Antonio Gómez Piñero
(1946-12-19)December 19, 1946
Gurabo, Puerto Rico
DiedJune 16, 1988(1988-06-16) (aged 41)
New York City, New York, United States
OccupationPlaywright, actor
NationalityPuerto Rican
Literary movementNuyorican Poets Café
Notable worksShort Eyes
Notable awardsNew York Critics Circle Award, Obie Award, Drama Desk Award
SpouseJuanita Lovette Ramirez (1977–1979)
PartnerMartin Wong
ChildrenIsmael Castro (adopted)
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