Ismael Cortinas (1884–1940) was a Uruguayan political figure, journalist and playwright.
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Cortinas was a journalist by profession.
He also wrote plays, including the comedy 'La rosa natural'.[1]
Cortinas served as a Deputy of the Republic from 1915 to 1925, as a member of the National Party (Uruguay).
He subsequently served as a Senator of the Republic from 1925 to 1929.
He was a member of the National Council of Government from 1929 to 1933. He was noted for his differences with President of Uruguay Gabriel Terra especially from 1933 onwards.
His name is not to be confused with the town of Ismael Cortinas, in Flores Department, which was named after him in 1950.