José Benjamín Quintero, a luminary of the theatrical world, was born on October 15, 1924, and left an indelible mark on the industry until his passing on February 26, 1999. This esteemed Panamanian theatre director, producer, and pedagogue was renowned for his masterful interpretations of the works of the esteemed American playwright Eugene O'Neill.
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