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John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez (/ ˌ l ɛ ɡ w ɪ ˈ z ɑː m oʊ /, LEG-wih-ZAH-moh; Colombian Spanish: [leɣiˈsamo]; born July 22, 1960 13:00) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and film producer. He has appeared in over 100 films, produced over 20 films and documentaries, made over 30 television appearances, and has produced various ...
Jul 2, 2020 · To the Young and Restless John Leguizamo studied with Lee Strasberg for one day before the renowned acting teacher passed on. The comedian jokes it might’ve been his acting that killed...
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Actor: Moulin Rouge!. Fast-talking and feisty-looking John Leguizamo has continued to impress movie audiences with his versatility: he can play sensitive and naïve young men, such as Johnny in Hangin' with the Homeboys (1991); cold-blooded killers like Benny Blanco in Carlito's Way (1993); a heroic Army Green Beret, stopping aerial terrorists ...
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- Bogotá, Colombia
John Leguizamo portrays six characters belonging to a Jackson Heights family that is preparing for the wedding of its oldest son. As each relative takes a turn at center stage, the audience...
May 19, 2021 · Comedian and actor John Leguizamo is best known for his one-man stage shows and his ability to satirize a range of ethnic groups. Updated: May 19, 2021. Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images.
May 9, 2024 · After starring in over 100 movies, earning a Special Tony Award, an Emmy Award, and building a prolific body of work in entertainment, Leguizamo still calls himself a "scrappy kid from Queens."...
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Apr 13, 2023 · For decades – long before it was fashionable – the veteran Colombian actor was demanding that Latinos receive more visibility on screen. Now, as he receives EL PAÍS in his residence, he emphasizes...