John Leguizamo

One of Hollywood's most versatile and multi-talented artists is John Leguizamo. He has featured in over 100 films, produced over 20 films and documentaries, and made over 30 television performances. He has over 150 acting credits in his name. 

John Leguizamo is a Colombia-born American actor, comedian, and film producer. Leguizamo has distinguished himself as a leading representative of the Latino people in mainstream Hollywood. He cleared the path for other Latino artists to enter the industry as well.

How Old Is John Leguizamo?

John Leguizamo was born on July 22, 1960, in Bogota, Colombia. As of now, his age is 62 years. His full name is John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez. Leguizamo has a basque origin. His zodiac sign is Cancer.

His parents are Luz Marina Peláez and Alberto Rudolfo Leguizamo. He was a little boy when his family immigrated to New York, United States. According to the wiki, his father wanted to be a movie director and attended Cinecittà, but he ultimately pulled out for financial reasons. He also has a brother named Sergio and two sisters, Marie and Emily. 

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Where Did John Leguizamo Go To School?

John Leguizamo studied at Joseph Pulitzer Middle School and Murry Bergtraum High School. He started his theatrical career as a student at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts after finishing high school, but he ultimately dropped out to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. Later, Leguizamo enrolled at HB Studio and Long Island University Post, where he studied theater.

What Is John Leguizamo Famous For?

In 1984, John Leguizamo began performing stand-up comedy in New York City's nightclubs, and he quickly gained notoriety. In 1991, Leguizamo made his theatrical début with Mambo Mouth, a one-man show in which he portrayed seven distinct roles and received some awards. Later, in 1993, he was offered the lead role of Luigi in the movie "Super Mario Bros.," which helped him establish a name for himself in Hollywood. He performed a significant part as "Benny Blanco from the Bronx" in the movie "Carlito's Way" that same year.

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Since then, Leguizamo has worked in several films and tv series like ‘To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar,’ ‘The Menu’, ‘The night clerk,’ ‘Bloodline,’ ‘The Brothers García,’ ‘The Kill Point,’ ‘ER,’ ‘Romeo+Juliet’, and many more. Aside from films and tv, John is also a voice actor who has given his voice to several characters including Sid from The Ice Age, the pesky rat in Doctor Dolittle, Bruno Madrigal in Encanto, and Gor Koresh in The Mandalorian. Since John is a versatile character, many fans suggest he should be cast as Steve Gomez in Breaking Bad. John will be seen as Jacob Vasquez in the series Waco: The Aftermath which will air on 14 April 2023. 

Does John Leguizamo Have A Wife?

John has been married two times. After two years of marriage (married in 1994), Leguizamo divorced Yelba Osorio in 1996. He said that Osario cut off sex and assaulted him.

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John got married to his second wife Justine Maurer in 2003 in a Jewish and Catholic ceremony. Maurer is a Hollywood costume designer. The couple first ran into each other on the set of Carlito's Road in 1993. His wife is also a Jewish woman in real life which he claims to be merely a coincidence.

Does John Leguizamo Have Kids?

John and his partner Justine have two children: daughter Allegra Sky, born in 1999, and son Ryder Lee, born in 2000. Allegra has also entered the entertainment industry, following in the footsteps of her father.

What Is John Leguizamo’s Net Worth?

As of 2023, John Leguizamo’s net worth is $30 million. He earned his fortune through his great work in the entertainment industry. John has also produced several films and documentaries. 

How Tall Is John Leguizamo?

John Leguizamo stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches which is around 1.73m. He weighs 72 kg. John has black hair and dark brown eyes.

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