John Leguizamo

American actor, comedian, producer, and writer (born 1960)

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Born 1960 · age 66United States

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Updated 2026-09-15

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. 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.

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John Leguizamo
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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.
- John Leguizamo Talks About "Assault on Precinct 13", January 16, 2005.
John Leguizamo
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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.
- John Leguizamo Talks About "Assault on Precinct 13", January 16, 2005.
John Leguizamo
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He thinks he can use the jail for networking to be somebody. In that way, he's always operating.
- John Leguizamo Talks About "Assault on Precinct 13", January 16, 2005.
John Leguizamo
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He wanted to be a lawyer, couldn't afford it, so he started dealing to go to college - good intention.
- John Leguizamo Talks About "Assault on Precinct 13", January 16, 2005.
John Leguizamo
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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.
- John Leguizamo Talks About "Assault on Precinct 13", January 16, 2005, answering the question, "Is comedy your first love?"
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  • Theatre World Special Award
  • Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor
  • Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
  • Hull-Warriner Award
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