Armando Discépolo

Known for Writing

Armando Discépolo
Born September 17, 1887
Died January 8, 1971
Place of Birth Buenos Aires, Argentina

Armando Discépolo (1887-1971) was an Argentine theater director and playwright, creator of the Creole grotesque dramatic subgenre and author of several classic works of Argentine theater. He was also the brother of the tango poet and composer Enrique Santos Discépolo.