Raul Julia, Actor and Humanitarian
March 9, 1940 is the birthday of Puerto Rican humanitarian, activist and actor, Raúl Rafael Juliá y Arcelay, known as Raul Julia (1940-1994). Julia starred on Broadway, on television, and in Hollywood films, with work that ranged from Shakespearean drama to the Addams Family comedy. He earned numerous nominations and awards from the Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and the Emmys. He sponsored young actors and writers and encouraged Hispanic artists and filmmakers. He supported The Hunger Project and served as chairman of the Joseph Papp Celebrity Coalition for Racial Harmony.
El 9 de marzo de 1940 es el cumpleaños del humanitario, activista y actor puertorriqueño Raúl Rafael Juliá y Arcelay, conocido como Raúl Julia. Julia protagonizó Broadway, televisión y películas de Hollywood, con trabajos que iban desde el drama de Shakespeare hasta la comedia de la Familia Addams. Obtuvo numerosas nominaciones y premios del Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild y los Emmy. Patrocinó a jóvenes actores y escritores y alentó a artistas y cineastas hispanos. Apoyó The Hunger Project y se desempeñó como presidente de la Joseph Papp Celebrity Coalition for Racial Harmony.
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