Alejandro Flores

Alejandro Flores Pinaud (1896–1962) was a Chilean poet, dramatist and actor. In 1946, the Chilean government distinguished his career with the National Art Award.

Early life Flores became interested in theater at a young age. He did not do well in school and was expelled from the San Bernardo Non-Commissioned Officer School.

Career Flores was invited to join the Chilean Theater Company in 1915. This museum opened its doors on October 24, 1950.

Influence In his book, 'The dance of reality', Alejandro Jodorowsky evokes his namesake Alejandro Flores in whose troupe he worked for a short time. The latter taught him the power of the name: 'It was the first time that someone told me that if we exalted our name it became the most powerful amulet... Alejandro Flores is a sound amulet that fills theatres... Go and inseminate your own name, learn to love it, to exalt it, to discover what treasures it contains.'

Selected works "El derrumbe" (play) "Malhaya tu corazón" (play) "A toda maquina" "El Ultimo brindle" Norte y Sur (North and South) (1930 film) Su esposa diurna (Your daytime wife) (1944 film) The House is Empty (1945 film)