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John Leguizamo

Acting

Born July 22, 1960 · Bogotá, Colombia

Also known as John Alberto Leguizamo · Damien Garcia · Johnny Leggs

Biography

John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez is a Colombian and American comedian, actor and filmmaker. He has received various accolades, including a Special Tony Award in 2018 for his body of theatre work and for bringing diverse stories to Broadway theatre.

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Awards & recognition

  • Theatre World Special Award · 1995
  • Lucille Lortel Award — Outstanding Lead Actor · 1993
  • Hull-Warriner Award
  • Primetime Emmy Award
  • Tony Award — Best Play · 2018 · nominated
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  • Tony Award — Best Actor in a Play · 1998 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Play · 1998 · nominated

Filmography50+ titles

Santiago of the Seas

2020as Sir Butterscotch (voice)

BoJack Horseman

2014as Mr. Buenaventura (voice)

The Mandalorian

2019as Gor Koresh

When They See Us

2019as Raymond Santana Sr.

The Brothers García

2000as Larry Garcia (voice)

Beyond the Border: Latino Representation in Hollywood

2026as self

Traces of Home

2026Executive Producer

The Odyssey

2026as Eumaeus

Dear Killer Nannies: Criado por sicarios

2026as Pablo Escobar Gaviria

ER

1994as Victor Clemente

Carlito's Way

1993as Benny Blanco

Zootopia 2

2025as Antony Snootley (voice)

Encanto

2021as Bruno (voice)

My Name Is Earl

2005as Diego

John Wick

2014as Aurelio

Moulin Rouge!

2001as Toulouse-Lautrec

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

1995as Chi-Chi Rodriguez

Bob Trevino Likes It

2024as Bob Trevino

Waco

2018as Jacob Vazquez

Ice Age

2002as Sid (voice)

Miami Vice

1984as Orlando Calderone

John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons

2018as Self

John Wick: Chapter 2

2017as Aurelio

Violent Night

2022as Scrooge

The Menu

2022as Movie Star

The Lincoln Lawyer

2011as Val Valenzuela

Casualties of War

1989as Private Antonio Diaz

Bloodline

2015as Ozzy Delvecchio

The Adventures of Puss in Boots

2015as Jack (voice)

Chef

2014as Martin

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

2016as Self

The Trip 2

2012as Lucho

The Latino List

2011as Self

American Dad!

2005as Luís Ramírez (voice)

Die Hard 2

1990as Burke

Waco: The Aftermath

2023as Jacob Vazquez

The Sun Is Also a Star

2019as Jeremy Martinez

The Survivor

2021as Bill "Pepe" Miller

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

2009as Sid (voice)

Where God Left His Shoes

2007as Frank Diaz

Arabian Nights

2000as Genie of the Lamp / Genie of the Ring

Romeo + Juliet

1996as Tybalt

The Infiltrator

2016as Emir Abreu

Love in the Time of Cholera

2007as Lorenzo Daza

Ice Age: The Meltdown

2006as Sid (voice)

Playing with Fire

2019as Rodrigo

Spun

2002as Spider Mike

Titan A.E.

2000as Gune (voice)

Critical Thinking

2020as Mario Martinez

Experimenter

2015as Taylor