Background
Gonzalez, Rene Jose was born on September 24, 1937 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of Anibal and Anita (Santos) Gonzalez.
Gonzalez, Rene Jose was born on September 24, 1937 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of Anibal and Anita (Santos) Gonzalez.
Bachelor of Science, University Tampa, 1958. Master of Arts, Florida State University, 1972.
Founder, artistic director, Spanish Lyric Theatre, Tampa, since 1958. Pageant director Krewe of the Knights of Sant'Yago, Tampa, 1975-1977, Kreweof Venus, Tampa, 1985-1988. Costomer Krewe of Venus, Tampa, since 1980.
Commissioner Florida State Committee on Hispanic Affairs, 1980-1988. Charter member Arts Council of Tampa/Hillsborough County, 1967-1971. Panelist Theatre Grants, 1985.
Member Ballet Folklorico de Ybor (board directors 1989), Ybor Folk Festival, Centro Espanol Theatre Restoration.
Married Mary E. Hughes, July 6, 1969. Children: Maria Elena, Juan Carlos.