Lito Cruz

Lito Cruz is a prominent Argentine stage director and motion picture actor.

Lito was born Oscar Alberto Cruz in the workingclass La Plata suburb of Berisso in 1941, and began performing in local theatres at the age of 15. Graduating from a La Plata secondary school, he continued to pursue his calling in La Platas growing independent theatre scene. Enrolling at the University of Buenos Aires School of Architecture and Urbanism in 1961, he made time for performances throughout his studies. Following his 1964 graduation, he enrolled at the prestigious University Theatre Institute of Chile and returned to Buenos Aires in 1968. He was cast by Argentine playwright Roberto Cossa in a short film adaptation of his Los taitas and the following year, cofounded the Experimental Theatre Team of Buenos Aires with Augusto Fernndes. ETEBA produced an adaptation of Henrik Ibsens Peer Gynt, La leyenda de Pedro, which was well received and earned Cruz international esteem following its tour through festivals at Nancy, Berlin and Florence. ETEBA was invited to perform their El

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