Ludwik Margules Coben (December 15, 1933 - March 7, 2006)[1] was a Polish-born Mexican theatre, opera and film director.
Being an active member of the Mexican theatre circuit for more than fifty years, Margules taught acting and directing methods in several institutions, eventually founding his own acting academy, the Foro Teatro Contemporáneo (Contemporary Theatre Forum) in 1991.
Ludwik Margules Coben was considered a major artistic influence and mentor.
Mexican film director Alejandro Iñárritu stated, "...I studied theater for three years with Ludwik Margules.
"[2][3] Ludwik Margules Coben was given Mexico's National Prize for Science and Arts in 2003.