José Quintero

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Quintero and the second or maternal family name is Palmerola.
For other people named José Quintero, see José Quintero (disambiguation).
José Quintero
Photo by Carl Van Vechten, 1958
Born
José Benjamín Quintero Palmerola

(1924-10-15)15 October 1924
Panama City, Panama
Died26 February 1999(1999-02-26) (aged 74)
New York City, New York, U.S.
EducationLos Angeles City College
University of Southern California (BA)
Art Institute of Chicago (BFA)
OccupationTheatre director
Years active1950s-1999
PartnerNicholas Tsacrios (1950s-1999)
Awards

José Benjamín Quintero Palmerola (15 October 1924 – 26 February 1999) was a Panamanian-American theatre director, producer, and pedagogue. He was best known for his interpretations of the works of Eugene O'Neill, and for co-founding the Circle in the Square Theatre. He was the winner of two Tony Awards, one for Best Direction of a Play and one for Best Play, out of five total nominations.

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