Armando Discépolo

Armando Discépolo

Known for: Writing

Born: September 18, 1887

Died: January 8, 1971

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.