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1938
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Born August 19 in Mexico City, Mexico
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1952
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Becomes American citizen at age 14
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1961-1963
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Studied at San José State College
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1963-1964
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Attended San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco
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1985-Present
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Becomes Trustee at Otis College of Art and Design, Westchester, California
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1992
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Marries actress Anjelica Huston
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1993
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Receives ACLU Freedom of Speech Award
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Receives California Governors’ Award for the Arts
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1993-2000
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Joins the Board of Trustees at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, California
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1997-Present
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Board of Trustees at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Santa Monica, California
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1998-Present
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Becomes member of the Board of Trustees at San Francisco Art Institute, California
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2000-Present
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Advisory Board, Homeboy Industries, Los Angeles; through present
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2003
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Commander of Merit of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta
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2004
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Receives Estrellas de Nuestra Cultura Award, Mexican Cultural Institute, Los Angeles
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Lifetime Achievement Award of the 24th Roses and Lemon Awards, Downtown Breakfast Club
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2005
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Receives Hope of Los Angeles Award, Latino Heritage Month, City of Los Angeles
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2008
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Died on December 27.
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