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John Leguizamo

American actor, comedian, producer, and writer · United States · On the map · Actors · Born 1964 · age 62 · also Colombia

John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and film producer. He has appeared in more than 100 films, produced more than 20 films and documentaries, made more than 30 television appearances, and has produced various television projects.

John Leguizamo is read about 5,370 times a day, in 66 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 30 October 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 400 days, one point a day.

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A life in dates

2026The OdysseyFilm, Eumaeus2022SherriSeriesThe MenuFilm, 2022Movie Star2019Playing with FireFilm, Rodrigo2016Ice Age: Collision CourseFilm, Sid (voice)2015BloodlineSeries, Ozzy Delvecchio2014BoJack HorsemanSeries, Mr. Buenaventura (voice)ChefFilm, 2014Martin2012Ice Age: Continental DriftFilm, Sid (voice)2010Repo MenFilm, Asbury2009GamerFilm, Freek2006Ice Age: The MeltdownFilm, Sid (voice)2005“He made the characters a lot more three-dimensional. It's still a 'B' movie and it's still kinda campy. Now it's these really well-developed characters, really three-dimensional.”In their words16 January 2005January 16

“He thinks he can use the jail for networking to be somebody. In that way, he's always operating.”In their words16 January 2005January 16

“I like drama. I love being in a drama where I get to be the funny guy. That's what I really love the most.”In their words16 January 2005John Leguizamo Talks About "Assault on Precinct 13", 16 January 2005, answering the question, "Is comedy your first love?"

“Yeah, that came out of a reading. It was great. It's such a fun crew to be with, and we all went out the night before and that really encouraged us to go out and get drunk.”In their words16 January 2005January 16

American Dad!Series, 2005Luís Ramírez (voice)2004“Latins for Republicans - it's like roaches for Raid.”In their words8 July 2004At a 8 July 2004 rally for John Kerry and John Edwards, mocking the idea of Latinos supporting a Republican ticket.

2002Collateral DamageFilm, Felix Ramirez2000Titan A.E.Film, Gune (voice)1998“He was like twitching and frothing and it was my father, … I went like all pale. I felt all the blood leave my body.”In their words2 November 1998Freak, and proud of it - 2 November 1998.

1997The ViewSeriesSpawnFilm, 1997Clown / Violator1996The Daily ShowSeries1995Theatre World Special AwardAwardTo Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie NewmarFilm, 1995Chi-Chi Rodriguez1993Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead ActorAwardLate Night with Conan O'BrienSeries, 19931990Die Hard 2Film, Burke1988LIVE with Kelly and MarkSeries1984Miami ViceSeries, Orlando Calderone1964Born22 July 1964

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Known for

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  • The Odyssey 2026
  • Carlito's Way 1993
  • Zootopia 2 2025
  • Encanto 2021
  • John Wick 2014

Filmography 40

241 credits on file

Television 24

Media & music

On YouTube

16.3K subscribers
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In their own words 4

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John Leguizamo
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4 statements, newest first

  1. I was familiar with that and “Rio Bravo.” “Rio Bravo” was what John Carpenter did, that brilliant move of taking a western and turning it into an urban flick.

    16 January 2005 · January 16, Own words

  2. He wanted to be a lawyer, couldn't afford it, so he started dealing to go to college - good intention.

    16 January 2005 · January 16, Own words

  3. There was no point. It's already done. Let's leave that alone. I mean, if you're not going to come there with something new, then just leave it alone.

    16 January 2005 · January 16, Own words

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Awards

Theatre World Special Award1995
Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor1993
Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
Hull-Warriner Award

About this person

He has also written and performed for the Broadway stage, receiving four Tony Award nominations for Freak in 1998, Sexaholix in 2002, and Latin History for Morons in 2018. He received a Special Tony Award in 2018.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1964 · age 62

In common with John

Lupita Nyong'oAround the same time: The Odyssey releasedElliot PageAround the same time: The Odyssey releasedCharlize TheronAround the same time: The Odyssey releasedJon BernthalAround the same time: The Odyssey releasedZendayaAround the same time: The Odyssey releasedTom HollandAround the same time: The Odyssey released