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Date of Birth:
July 22, 1964 (57)
Birth Place: Bogota, Colombia
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John Leguizamo is an American actor, stand-up comedian, producer, playwright and screenwriter. He rose to fame with a co-starring role in the action comedy Super Mario Bros. (1993) as Luigi and a supporting role in the crime drama Carlito's Way (1993). He later notably appeared in the films To Wong ...
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John Leguizamo Biography
John Leguizamo is an American actor, stand-up comedian, producer, playwright and screenwriter. He rose to fame with a co-starring role in the action comedy Super Mario Bros. (1993) as Luigi and a supporting role in the crime drama Carlito's Way (1993). He later notably appeared in the films To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor, Spawn, Moulin Rouge!, Land of the Dead, Summer of Sam, Chef, John Wick, John Wick: Chapter 2, The Happening, and Romeo + Juliet. He has provided voice-work for Sid the Sloth in the animated commercially successful Ice Age film series (2002–2016) and the narrator of the sitcom The Brothers García (2000–2004). In 2017, he debuted Latin History for Morons at the Public Theater before moving to Studio 54. Latin History for Morons was nominated for the 2018 Tony Award for Best Play. In 2019, Leguizamo played Raymond Santana Sr. in the Netflix miniseries When They See Us. Leguizamo recently was seen in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian.John Leguizamo Awards and Nominations
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| Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
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| The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Solo Show | ||
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| Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Solo Performance |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Solo Performance |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Solo Performance | ||
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| Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - One Person Solo Performance |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Solo Performance | ||
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| Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play | ||
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| The Lortels - 1993 - Outstanding Lead Actor |
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| Theatre World Awards - 1993 - Performance |
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| Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding One Person Show |
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| Obie Awards - 1991 - Performance |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - John Gassner Playwriting Award |
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Badia Farha AKA Lady Rose to Bring BROADWAY JAZZ & SOUL to Feinstein's/54 Below in Augustby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2022
FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Badia Farha aka Lady Rose in Broadway Jazz and Soul on Friday August 26, 2022 at 9:30pm. Badia Farha shows her prowess as she pays tribute to the female legends of Jazz and Soul music.
Wake Up With BWW 6/21: Emma Pittman Extends in CHICAGO, Cynthia Erivo Visits WICKED, and More!by - Jun 21, 2022
Today's top stories include Emma Pittman extending her run in Chicago on Broadway, Cynthia Erivo stops by Wicked, and more! Plus, Between the Lines cancels off-Broadway performances due to COVID-19, and more.
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Krystina Alabado, KC Dela Cruz, Angelica Maria Beliard & More In Pre-Broadway KISS MY AZTEC! at Hartford Stageby Stage Tube - Jun 20, 2022
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the East Coast Premiere of the hilarious Kiss My Aztec! An upbeat musical comedy, Kiss My Aztec! features a book by comedy legend John Leguizamo and acclaimed director Tony Taccone; music by Benjamin Velez; lyrics by David Kamp, Leguizamo and Velez; and choreography by Mayte Natalio.
Graffiti Artist Drama HIT THE WALL Premieresby A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2022
Spin Cycle, Frigid & JCS Theater Company present the World Premiere of HIT THE WALL, a new play by Jake Shore, directed by Timothy Haskell.
Wilson Jermaine Heredia to Lead World Premiere of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO at Syracuse Stageby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2022
Syracuse Stage has announced casting for the world premiere of How to Dance in Ohio, a new musical inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name. How to Dance in Ohio’s fourteen-member cast includes Tony Award-winning RENT star Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Broadway veterans, and seven autistic actors. Learn all about the production here!
State Theatre New Jersey Announces 2022-23 Broadway Season Featuring LEGALLY BLONDE, TOOTSIE & Moreby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2022
The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey has announced its 2022-23 Broadway Season, featuring six fantastic shows. The 2022-23 Season will feature Tony® Award-winning hits, Broadway fan favorites, and some State Theatre debuts.
BWW Review: KISS MY AZTEC! at Hartford Stageby Ariana Straznicky-Packer - Jun 14, 2022
Kiss My Aztec! Is a hilarious musical based on Latin American history “…. Very loosely!” This upbeat show is a real party with entirely original music, bold and bright-colored sets and costuming, as well as an exceptionally multitalented cast that keeps the energy up from start to finish.
BWW Interview: John Leguizamo of KISS MY AZTEC! at Hartford Stageby Ariana Straznicky-Packer - May 29, 2022
Read an interview with John Leguizamo in which he takes about Kiss My Aztec! an irreverent new musical loosely based on Latin American history. Travel back to the 1500's as a group of Aztecs lead the resistance against Spanish invaders. With a fierce female warrior at the helm and a not-so-fierce clown in tow, they mount a scrappy attack - and get entangled with royalty, colonizers, pop stars, and puppets
Clay Aiken, Paige Davis, Donna McKechnie, Darius Harper & More to Lead Pittsburgh CLO's 2022 Summer of Musicalsby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022
Pittsburgh CLO's 2022 Summer of Musicals at the Benedum Center will be highlighted by Broadway and TV stars, as well as beloved Pittsburgh favorites.
State Theatre New Jersey Presents Gipsy Kings Featuring Nicolas Reyes in Juneby Stephi Wild - May 17, 2022
The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents the Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes with special guest Shutterdog on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 8pm. Tickets range from $43.50-$123.50.
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VIDEO: Get A First Look At Krystina Alabado, KC Dela Cruz, Angelica Maria Beliard & More In Pre-Broadway KISS MY AZTEC! at Hartford Stageby Stage Tube - Jun 20, 2022
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the East Coast Premiere of the hilarious Kiss My Aztec! An upbeat musical comedy, Kiss My Aztec! features a book by comedy legend John Leguizamo and acclaimed director Tony Taccone; music by Benjamin Velez; lyrics by David Kamp, Leguizamo and Velez; and choreography by Mayte Natalio.
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda & John Leguizamo Talk Viral ENCANTO Hit on GOOD MORNING AMERICAby Michael Major - Jan 21, 2022
Lin-Manuel Miranda and John Leguizamo appeared on Good Morning America to discuss the latest viral hit off of the Encanto soundtrack, 'We Don't Talk About Bruno.' The track recently hit #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing 'Let It Go,' which peaked at #5. The Encanto soundtrack recently surpassed Adele to hit #1 on the albums chart.
VIDEO: Diane Guerrero & Stephanie Beatriz Perform 'What Else Can I Do?' From ENCANTOby Michael Major - Jan 14, 2022
Disney has released the music video for 'What Else Can I Do?' from Encanto. Diane Guerrero and Stephanie Beatriz voice the characters in the clip from the high-charting track from Lin-Manuel Miranda's new soundtrack. The film also features the voices of John Leguizamo, Jessica Darrow, Wilmer Valderrama, and more. Watch the new music video now!
VIDEO: Watch 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' by Lin-Manuel Miranda from ENCANTOby Michael Major - Nov 24, 2021
Disney has released a brand new clip of 'We Don't Talk About Bruno', one of the musical numbers from Encanto written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. The voice cast of the new animated film features Stephanie Beatriz, John Leguizamo, Diane Guerrero, Wilmer Valderrama, Maluma, and more.
VIDEO: Stephanie Beatriz Sings in New ENCANTO Clipby Michael Major - Nov 9, 2021
A new clip of Stephanie Beatriz singing a song from 'Encanto' has been released. 'Welcome to the Family Madrigal' was written by Lin Manuel Miranda as one of the eight new original songs in the film. The cast also includes cast also includes John Leguizamo, María Cecilia Botero, Wilmer Valderrama, Adassa, Diane Guerrero, Mauro Castillo, and more.
VIDEO: John Leguizamo Talks Working on ENCANTO With Lin Manuel Miranda on GMAby Michael Major - Nov 9, 2021
John Leguizamo appeared on Good Morning America this morning to discuss his new film, Encanto.He shares what it was like getting to live out his 'closeted rapper' dreams getting to perform a rap by Lin Manuel Miranda and the impact of being part of a film that represents his Columbian culture. Watch the full interview now!
VIDEO: Ethan Hawke is Prepping a Zoom Production Of WAITING FOR GODOTby Stage Tube - Feb 2, 2021
Ethan Hawke has stayed busy in quarantine by rehearsing for a Zoom production of 'Waiting for Godot' with some talented friends.
BWW TV: Christopher Jackson Performs 9/11 Tribute Medley at the US Openby BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 11, 2020
Christopher Jackson performed a moving medley for this year's U.S. Open 9/11 tribute.
VIDEO: John Leguizamo Talks Latinx Representation on SiriusXM Radioby Stage Tube - Sep 10, 2020
Actor, John Leguizamo spoke with SiriusXM Urban View host, Clay Cane about his new film 'Critical Thinking,' a biographical drama about five Latinx and Black teenagers, discussed his controversial tweet about Latinx representation in film and television and about whata??s happening in the world.
VIDEO: Watch Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes & John Leguizamo Talk TO WONG FOO in 1995 on TODAY SHOWby Stage Tube - Sep 4, 2020
The cast of 'To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar” appeared on TODAY in 1995 for a series of interviews with anchor Bryant Gumbel. Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes and John Leguizamo each discussed what it was like getting in drag for the hit film.
