Emilio Delgado Who Played Luis Rodriguez On Sesame Street Has Died

Outside of “Sesame Street,” Delgado played roles on “Lou Grant,” “The Get Down,” “House of Cards,” “Falcon Crest,” “Quincy M.E.,” “Law & Order,” and “Law & Order: Criminal Intent.” He has also done voice work for video games like “Red Dead Revolver” and “Red Dead Redemption.” 

Delgado was a guitar player, performing with the band Pink Martini, and of course, he played a number of songs on “Sesame Street,” like “Three of These Kids,” “Hola, Como Estas?,” and “At Your Library.”

I’m sure everyone has stories about their connection to “Sesame Street,” so I’ll leave mine here. When I was little, we only had a black and white TV. When characters named colors like red or blue and I started repeating while staring at shades of grey, my parents decided it was time to get a color television. I also remember learning my first Spanish words and how to count to 10 in Spanish on “Sesame Street,” and from Luis in particular. It’s hard to believe that someone who was a staple of my childhood, and that of my niece and nephew, is gone. Somehow I know that Luis would have wise and kind words about what it means to miss someone.

Delgado is survived by his wife Carole and his two children. We at /Film send our condolences to his family and loved ones.