John Leguizamo
Birth Place: Bogota, Colombia
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BIO
John Leguizamo began his career as a stand-up comedian on the New York nightclub circuit in 1984. He made his television debut in Miami Vice (1986) and appeared in projects including Madonna’s “Borderline” music video (1984), Casualties of War (1989), Die Hard 2 (1990), Hangin’ with the Homeboys (1991), and Regarding Henry (1991). In 1991, he wrote and performed the Off-Broadway one-man show Mambo Mouth, playing seven different characters. He followed with Spic-O-Rama (1993), another solo stage production later adapted for HBO. Film roles during this period included Whispers in the Dark (1992), Super Mario Bros. (1993), and Carlito’s Way (1993).
In 1995, Leguizamo created, wrote, produced, and starred in the Fox sketch comedy series House of Buggin’. He appeared in films including To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995), Executive Decision (1996), Romeo + Juliet (1996), Spawn (1997), The Pest (1997), and Land of the Dead (2005). In 1998, he debuted on Broadway with the solo show Freak, which was later filmed for HBO. He also appeared in Spike Lee’s Summer of Sam (1999).
During the 2000s, Leguizamo starred in the miniseries Arabian Nights (2000), released the comedy album John Leguizamo LIVE (2001), and appeared in Empire (2002). He wrote and performed the stage show Sexaholix... A Love Story (2002). Beginning in 2002, he voiced Sid the Sloth in the Ice Age franchise, reprising the role in multiple sequels and video games. He also voiced Globox in Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc (2003), guest-starred on Dora the Explorer (2004), and joined the cast of ER (2005–2006) as Dr. Victor Clemente. Other projects included the television pilot Edison (2006), The Babysitters (2007), The Kill Point (2007), The Happening (2008), and guest appearances on Sesame Street and The Electric Company.
In 2010, Leguizamo premiered the semi-autobiographical one-man show Klass Klown, later retitled Ghetto Klown. After touring nationally, the production opened on Broadway in 2011 and was later adapted into the documentary Tales From a Ghetto Klown (2012) and an HBO special (2014). Film and television work during this period included Chef (2014), American Ultra (2015), John Wick (2014), Bloodline (2016), and producing Othello: The Remix (2016). In 2015, Abrams ComicArts published a graphic novel adaptation of Ghetto Klown.
In 2017, Leguizamo participated in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s charity single “Almost Like Praying” and debuted the Broadway production Latin History for Morons, which transferred from The Public Theater to Studio 54. He later hosted the 63rd Obie Awards (2018) and appeared in projects including Waco (2018), When They See Us (2019), and the stage musical Kiss My Aztec (2019), which he co-wrote. In 2020, he appeared in The Mandalorian. In 2021, he performed in Waiting for Godot and voiced Bruno Madrigal in Disney’s Encanto. Subsequent film roles included The Menu (2022) and Violent Night (2022).
In 2023, Leguizamo served as a guest host on The Daily Show and hosted the MSNBC series Leguizamo Does America. His adaptation Our Hood received its first reading at the Guthrie Theater that year. In 2024, he hosted the PBS documentary series American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos. In 2025, he appeared in the play The Other Americans at The Public Theater.
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Movies
[ 1984 ] Macetero
[ 1989 ] Diaz
[ 1990 ] Angel
[ 1990 ] Burke
[ 1990 ] Ignacio
[ 1990 ] Ortiz
[ 1991 ] Boy in Alley
[ 1991 ] Johnny
[ 1991 ] Liquor Store Gunman
[ 1992 ] Guess my nationality guy
[ 1992 ] John Ctillo
[ 1993 ] Angel
[ 1993 ] Benny Blanco
[ 1993 ] Luigi Mario
[ 1995 ] Chi-Chi
[ 1995 ] Sergio
[ 1996 ] Captain Carlos Lopez
[ 1996 ] Manny
[ 1996 ] Tybalt
[ 1997 ] Clown, Violator
[ 1997 ] Lefty
[ 1997 ] Pest
[ 1998 ] Chino
[ 1998 ] Rat #2
[ 1998 ] Zip
[ 1999 ] Jorge
[ 1999 ] Vinny
[ 2000 ] Gune
[ 2000 ] Seymour
[ 2001 ] Berger
[ 2001 ] Toulouse-Lautrec
[ 2002 ] Dean Singer
[ 2002 ] Felix Ramirez
[ 2002 ] Sid
[ 2002 ] Spider Mike
[ 2002 ] Victor Rosa
[ 2004 ] Manolo Bonilla
[ 2005 ] Antonio
[ 2005 ] Beck
[ 2005 ] Cholo DeMora
[ 2005 ] Dodge
[ 2006 ] Hannibal
[ 2006 ] Sid
[ 2006 ] TC
[ 2007 ] Felix De La Pena
[ 2007 ] Frank Diaz
[ 2007 ] Lorenzo Daza
[ 2007 ] Michael Beltran
[ 2008 ] Det. Simon Perez
[ 2008 ] Enrico
[ 2008 ] Julian
[ 2008 ] Mauricio Rodriguez
[ 2008 ] Roger Pena
[ 2009 ] Dante, Perfecto
[ 2009 ] Freek
[ 2009 ] Jed
[ 2009 ] Sid
[ 2010 ] Paul
[ 2011 ] Val Valenzuela
[ 2012 ] Jimmy Alpha
[ 2012 ] Lucho Calvo
[ 2012 ] Sid
[ 2013 ] Alex
[ 2013 ] Chips
[ 2013 ] Javier
[ 2013 ] Ziggy
[ 2014 ] Aurelio
[ 2014 ] Jesse
[ 2014 ] Martin
[ 2014 ] Pisanio
[ 2014 ] Santiago
[ 2015 ] Dave
[ 2015 ] Fly Boy, Liam
[ 2015 ] Montgomery De La Cruz
[ 2015 ] Pete
[ 2015 ] Rose
[ 2015 ] Taylor
[ 2016 ] Atticus
[ 2016 ] Berto
[ 2016 ] Emir Abreu
[ 2016 ] Sid
[ 2017 ] Aurelio
[ 2017 ] George Diebold
[ 2018 ] Jeb
[ 2019 ] Jeremy Martinez
[ 2019 ] Rodrigo
[ 2020 ] Detective Espada
[ 2020 ] Mr. Martinez
[ 2021 ] Bill 'Pepe' Miller
[ 2021 ] Bruno
[ 2021 ] Estragon
[ 2021 ] Misael
[ 2022 ] Bruno Madrigal
[ 2022 ] Movie Star
[ 2022 ] Scrooge
[ 2024 ] Bob Trevino
[ 2025 ] Luke Dunn
[ 2025 ] Sid (voice)
[ 2025 ]
[ 2027 ]
TV Shows
Ozzy Delvecchio
Flying Monkeys, Silly Mail Bird, Pirate Pig Captain
Dr. Victor Clemente
Glenn, Carl, Therapist
Orlando Calderone, Angelo Alvarez
Larry Garcia, Narrator
Gordon Rogers
[ 2025-2025 ] Ezra Esposito
Awards and Nominations
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John Leguizamo, Mambo Mouth
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Videos
Christopher Nolan on Matt Damon Spoiling THE ODYSSEY and New Film Technology
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-24 06:46:12
Video: Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway & More in Trailer for Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-05 09:57:22
Video: Watch the First Trailer for Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY Starring Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-22 10:42:47
Video: Helen Mirren, David Hyde Pierce, and More in Trailer for THIS ORDINARY THING Doc
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-10 11:08:01
Video: Ruben & Trey Santiago-Hudson Talk Joining Forces for THE OTHER AMERICANS
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2024-11-08 13:20:38
Video: First Look at TO WONG FOO The Musical at the Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2023-11-17 09:47:39
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026
Buena Vista Social Club will host a special summer “dance along” performance on Friday, August 14th, hosted by Academy Award Winner and friend of Buena Vista, Lupita Nyong’o.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026
Christopher Nolan appeared on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON to discuss creating new film technology for THE ODYSSEY, behind-the-scenes stories, and Matt Damon revealing spoilers.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 23, 2026
John Leguizamo appeared on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, making a memorable entrance on his birthday during his visit with host Jimmy Fallon.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 23, 2026
John Leguizamo appeared on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON to discuss the New York Knicks' 2026 NBA Championship, his new children's book Kiki and The Can, and filming the movie THE ODYSSEY.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
After 23 years as Artistic Director of The Public Theater, Oskar Eustis will step down when his current contract concludes in 2028, at the end of The Public Theater's 60th anniversary season.
by - Jul 22, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 21, 2026
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON has a packed guest lineup including Travis Scott, Zendaya, Shania Twain, Christopher Nolan, Keke Palmer, and a performance from LES MISÉRABLES – THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 20, 2026
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON has a packed week of guests, including Kevin Hart, Travis Scott, Shania Twain, Christopher Nolan, Zendaya, and a performance from LES MISÉRABLES – THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2026
NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” will commemorate “The Odyssey” the week of July 13-16, welcoming the cast of Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s new mythic action epic to Studio 6B.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026
The Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will play a limited engagement at Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center, featuring a book by Hialeah native Marco Ramirez and choreography by Miami-born Patricia Delgado.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2026
Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill, NY will present three events over one weekend: magician Thomas Baker, a Pride Month screening of TO WONG FOO THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR, and choreographer Marion Spencer's solo work ecdysis.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026
Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill, NY will present three events over one weekend, including Hudson Valley magician Thomas Baker, a Pride Month screening of To Wong Foo, and a solo dance work by Marion Spencer.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026
State Theatre New Jersey announced the return of its Free Summer Movie Series, featuring screenings of A MINECRAFT MOVIE, LILO AND STITCH, ZOOTOPIA 2, and more at the historic New Brunswick venue. Registration is required at STNJ.org.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
San Francisco's Magic Theatre announced a new shared leadership structure, naming Sarah Nina Hayon as Artistic Director, Daniel Duque-Estrada as Producing Director, and Joan Osato as Director of Sustainability and Growth, succeeding departing Lead Director Sean San José.
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 9, 2026
The Public Theater kicked off another Shakespeare for the City season and Free Shakespeare in the Park at its 2026 Gala. Grammy Award winner and 2026 Tony winner Shoshana Bean headlined the special night, hosted at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 11, 2026
The 2026 Tony Awards achieved an impressive 5.06 million viewers on Sunday, very slightly down from the 78th Tonys in 2025, which came in at 5.10 million.
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
The Tony Awards has revealed the line-up of stage and screen stars slated to appear during the 79th Annual Tony Awards, including Rachel Zegler, Darren Criss, Cole Escola and many more.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026
Something's coming! The best of Broadway will take the stage Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
Jacob Ming-Trent's How Shakespeare Saved My Life, a solo show blending Shakespeare with the voices of Basquiat, Biggie, and Tupac, will have its world premiere at Folger Theatre in Washington, DC.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
John Leguizamo has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
John Leguizamo has not appeared in the West End.
Best Play (Tony Awards) for Latin History for Morons, Special Tony Award (Tony Awards) for Latin History For Morons, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Latin History for Morons, Outstanding Solo Show (The Lortels) for Latin History for Morons, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Ghetto Klown, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ghetto Klown, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sexaholix, One Person Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Freak, Best Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Freak , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Freak, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Freak, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Spic-o-rama, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Special Award, Outstanding One Person Show (Drama Desk Awards) for Spic-O-Rama, Performance (Obie Awards) for Mambo Mouth and John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mambo Mouth .
John Leguizamo has won the following awards: Special Tony Award at the Tony Awards for Latin History for Morons. He received the Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for Ghetto Klown. He also won the Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Ghetto Klown. At the Drama Desk Awards, he won Outstanding One Person Show for Spic-O-Rama and One Person Solo Performance for Freak. He received the Outstanding Lead Actor award at The Lortels for Spic-o-rama. He was honored with a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for a Special Award. Additionally, he won a Performance award at the Obie Awards for Mambo Mouth.
John Leguizamo has written 8 shows including Mambo Mouth (Playwright), Spic-O-Rama (Playwright), Freak (Playwright), Sexaholix (Playwright), Ghetto Klown (Playwright), Latin History for Morons (Writer), Kiss My Aztec! (Bookwriter & Lyricist), The Other Americans (Writer).
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