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[[File:miguelpinero.png|200px|thumb|left|Miguel Pinero]]

==Country==

United States

==Birth - Death==

1946 - 1988

==Occupation==

Playwright

==Description==

Playwright and poet, and co-founder of the Nuyorican Poets Café, despite a background infused with criminal and gang participation (which often was the subject of his work).  Notable works include 'Sideshow' (1974) and 'Short Eyes' (1974).  Other awards include a Drama Desk Award, Outstanding New Playwright (1974), New York Drama Critics' Circle Award, Best American Play (1974), and an Obie Award, Best American Play (1974).  Partner was painter [[Martin Wong]].

==See Also==

* [[Notable LGBTQ Playwrights]]

==Further Reading/Research==

* http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/miguel-pinero
* http://www.nytimes.com/1988/06/18/obituaries/miguel-pinero-whose-plays-dealt-with-life-in-prison-is-dead-at-41.html