John Leguizamo Biography

A multi-faceted performer and Emmy Award winner, John Leguizamo has established a career that defies categorization. With boundless energy and creativity, his work in film, theatre, television, and literature covers a variety of genres, continually threatening to create a few of its own.

Leguizamo will next be seen reprising the voice of Sid in "Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs". Leguizamo has consistently added depth and character to the "Ice Age" francise, in which he has starred opposite the voices of Ray Romano, Denis Leary and Queen Latifah. The first two films have grossed over $371 million dollars domestically. "Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" will be released nationwide on July 1, 2009.

Leguizamo most recently starred in Overture Films' "Nothing Like the Holidays," opposite Debra Messing and Alfred Molina. The film is a heartwarming family dramedy about three siblings that return to their parent's home for the holidays in Humboldt Park on Chicago's northwest side. In addition to this, Leguizamo recently starred in the independent film "Where God Left His Shoes", in which he plays a struggling boxer desperately seeking a home for his family during the holidays.

Leguizamo's other recent film credits include "Love in the Time of Cholera" opposite Javier Bardem and Benjamin Bratt, "The Happening" opposite Mark Wahlberg, "Righteous Kill" opposite Robert Deniro and Al Pacino, "The Babysitters" opposite Cynthia Nixon, and "The Take" opposite Rosie Perez. In addition, Leguizamo has led his talents to a slew of other films including "Miracle at St. Anna," "Land of the Dead," "The Groomsmen," "Lies & Alibis," "Assault on Precinct 13," "Sueno," "Spin," "Moulin Rouge," "Summer of Sam," "King of the Jungle," "Spawn," “William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet,” "Dr. Doolittle", "Carlito's Way," and "Casualties of War".

For his performance as a sensitive drag queen in “Too Wong Foo: Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar,” Leguizamo garnered a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Leguizamo also picked up ALMA Award nominations for his roles in "Moulin Rouge" (Best Supporting Actor) and "King of the Jungle" (Best Lead Actor).

In the summer of 2007, Leguizamo returned to television in Spike TV's limited series "The Kill Point", in which he played the leader of a gang of bank robbers who had recently returned from serving in Iraq. Additionally, the ever versatile Leguizamo appeared as a guest star in twelve episodes of NBC's cornerstone drama "ER" during the 2005/2006 season, and in 2006 did a guest star arc on the NBC hit "My Name is Earl."

Going back to his theatrical roots, Leguizamo recently returned to Broadway in a revival of David Mamet's "American Buffalo," which centers around the twisted plot of three men attempting to steal a rare coin. Haley Joel Osment and Cedric the Entertainer co-starred alongside Leguizamo.

In 1991, Leguizamo created an off-Broadway sensation as the writer and performer of his one-man show “Mambo Mouth,” in which he portrayed seven different characters. He received Obie, Outer Critics Circle and Vanguardia awards for his performance. The play's HBO special led to his first television comedy special, Comedy Central's “The Talent Pool,” for which he received a CableACE Award.

Leguizamo's second one-man show, “Spic-O-Rama,” had an extended sold-out run in Chicago at the Goodman and Briar Street theaters before opening in New York. The play received numerous accolades including the Dramatists' Guild Hull-Warriner Award for Best American Play and the Lucille Lortel Outstanding Achievement Award for Best Broadway Performance. Leguizamo received the Theatre World Award for Outstanding New Talent, as well as a Drama Desk Award for Best Solo Performance. “Spic-O-Rama” also aired on HBO, receiving four CableACE Awards.

"Freak,” Leguizamo's third one-man show, ended a successful run on Broadway in 1998. Billed as a “Semi-Demi-Quasi-Pseudo Autobiography," “Freak” was described as “scathingly funny" (The New York Times.) Along with the Tony Award nominations for Best Play and Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play, Leguizamo won the Drama Desk and the Outer Critic's Circle Awards for Outstanding Solo Performance. A special presentation of "Freak," directed by Spike Lee, aired on HBO and earned Leguizamo the Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program as well as a nomination for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special.

In Fall of 2001 Leguizamo returned to Broadway with "Sexaholix...a Love Story." Directed by Peter Askin, the play is based on the sold-out national tour, "John Leguizamo Live!" Leguizamo was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award for "Outstanding Solo Performance" and the show received a Tony nomination for Best Special Theatrical Performance. "Sexaholix" aired as an HBO Special in Spring 2002 and also toured the country. Additional stage credits include “A Midsummer Night's Dream” and “La Puta Vida” at the New York Shakespeare Festival and “Parting Gestures” at INTAR.

To add to his list of attributes, Leguizamo is also an accomplished author. He recently penned his autobiography "Pimps, Hos, Playa Hatas, and All the Rest of My Hollywood Friends," which was released by Harper Collins in October 2006. The New York Times called the book "brutally funny," while USA Today coined Leguizamo as "one of the most exciting talents to come along in some time."

Raised in New York City, Leguizamo studied acting with Lee Strasberg and Wynn Handman at New York University. He was the recipient of the 2002 ALMA Award for Entertainer of the Year. Leguizamo currently resides in New York City with his wife and his two children.

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Comment by Reyna Lopez on March 24, 2012 at 4:29pm

John performed in the Repertorio Español in NYC, Jan 19, 2012 where I was allowed to go up to see him personally, along with nearly half the theater, including his mother. His enery is electrifying.  I longed to see him but his interview lasted longer than I was able to wait, for I would have missed the last train out the city.  I did leave him a message "Uno/Dos", maybe he hasn't responded because I misspelled his name due to my excitement at the thought that I would finally get to meet him.  I left heartbroken not having met him.  Hopefully I will hear from him soon.

Comment by Candice Guardin on March 6, 2012 at 11:11am
Hey John
My name is Candice and Im a huge fan!
I wrote and starred in my Original One Woman SHow
for you to review. Below are my Shows Highlights and Comedy Sketches.
I would be honored to hear your thoughts
Candice Guardin
Show Highlights
COMEDY SKETCHES
REVIEW
"There are many young talented actresses that come to the city to make their mark but once in a while there is that special someone that stands out from the rest. They posses  a certain quality that can not be defined but you know it when you see it. Candice Guardin  posses that undefinable quality.
The debut of her one woman show was  tight, moved fast and kept my interest at all times. Her  show takes the audience from laughter to tears and back to laughter. I know I will be seeing more of Candice because she is on her way to a wonderful career in show business"

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Comment by Jamille Fernanda on February 9, 2012 at 5:20pm

J. Legz
I love your movies and you love itself. I live in Brazil, and prestige as you can, despite not having the opportunity to see you in some special way! Maybe one day we can see, you're from Colombia, and when he went there, it could just pass in Brazil. I love you very much! I hope that is not married or engaged, lol.
A thousand kisses.

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Comment by gilberto gonzalez on November 3, 2011 at 1:31pm
Yo john checkout my short film - http://www.youtube.com/user/threeringsone?feature=mhee#p/u/12/khUvh...
Comment by Veronica De La Garza on November 3, 2011 at 1:24pm
Just Love Your Movies!! And I get to see you on Tue, Feb 14, 2012 ....Selena Auditorium At the American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, TX...Can't Wait!!!

Comment by teri hopkins on October 26, 2011 at 8:05am
coming to see your 'ghetto klown' this sat 29th in london.... cant wait!!! xXx
Comment by Amber on October 15, 2011 at 7:13pm

John, would love to see your show in Portland, Oregon!!!  My favorite of your movies is Too Wong Foo!  My one regret was never seeing your t.v. show, back in the day.  My sister used to tell me about it.  She said you did a sketch of West Side Story theme that had something to do with pantyhose.  Wish I could have seen it; I didn't even own a t.v. back then.  Hope to see your show "Ghetto Klown" one of these days!

Comment by Alexis Jelani Rodriguez on September 13, 2011 at 8:46pm

I have to say that I have been a fan since I was able to use the VCR/DVD player on my own. I absolutely love you and think you are such an amazing actor/comedian. 

I am in school studying Graphic Design and our final project is a Magazine Spread on any topic of our choosing and I chose to do my spread on you of course. When I a done I would like to send it to you if at all possible.

Comment by Linda Richie de Gaviria on June 2, 2011 at 4:08pm

Mi Columbiano Familia.....J. Legz

We want to send you some gifts....Something very nice for you to wear at every different show. Or where ever you wish.  You can even just look at it and say you "Gheeto Klown"!!!

I am Positive this gift is nice to you.

Just made some new styles and rsvp for you and your eyes only.

Send me a request and permission and there are yours papi...CUSTOM MADE.

We Love You!!

 

Comment by sam crespo on May 20, 2011 at 8:00am
John if ever get to read this, gimme a call. no cuz i know i was tellin you about another set of tickets lol.... some dupes lol.. email....   new one too: Aflatb7@gmail.com
Comment by Brenda Rivera on April 5, 2011 at 2:37pm
Love the show it was great
Comment by Ivy Cruz on March 12, 2011 at 2:31pm

You never dissapoint you are truly a talented man!!!

Comment by kimd on March 4, 2011 at 11:27am
I'm going to see you live for the first time tonight in Ghetto Klown!  I'm so excited! :)
Comment by Ernesto Sarmiento on March 3, 2011 at 9:21pm

Hola John, es un orgullo tener un Bogotano con tantas y tan grandes capaacidades artisticas metido de lleno en los escenarios de Hollywood  y otros tantos importantes teatros del mundo del arte escenico. Felicitaciones de nuevo. Quiero ir directo al grano (como decimos nosotros, cierto?).Tengo una historia -la mia- , una historia bien interesante, diferente y unica , de un inmigrante que como la mayoria, deja, el trabajo, la comodidad y en fin, -todo-, para perseguir durante 12 anos  el sueno americano y al final..........   Esta es la historia que me gustaria contar en un largometraje dirigido por Usted. Yo estoy seguro que despues de escuchar mi historia, le va a gustar. En la foto estoy con mi hijo menor. Mi otro hijo es el catering manager de NYU.

Me gustaria escuchar algun comentario suyo. 

Comment by Maya Vieira on March 1, 2011 at 12:18pm
I Love you Johhny!!! You are hilarious!!! You make my stomach hurt!!!
Comment by Wanda Ortiz on February 11, 2011 at 4:21pm
I seen you in person for Spic-o-rama and sex-a-holic two great show, now I am gonna see you in the Ghetto Klown....I can't wait. . . .Hurry up get to NY!
Comment by leila mendez on February 11, 2011 at 11:37am
is spic o rama on dvd?
Comment by PatriciaH on February 8, 2011 at 2:55pm
Talent! So few possess...
Comment by brandym99 on February 2, 2011 at 10:43am
what can i say-..john has an amazing gift..!

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