John Leguizamo

About

John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez ( , LEG-wih-ZAH-moh; Colombian Spanish: [leɣiˈsamo]; born July 22, 1960 or 1964) is an American and Colombian comedian, actor and filmmaker. He has received various accolades including an Emmy Award and a Tony Award as well as a nominations for an Actor Award, a Critics’ Choice Award, and a Golden Globe Award.
Leguizamo began his career as a stand-up comedian in New York City. He received his breakthrough role in film playing Luigi Mario in Super Mario Bros. (1993) and earned a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination for his role in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995). He has acted in films such as Carlito’s Way (1993), Romeo + Juliet (1996), Moulin Rouge! (2001), Ride Along (2014), Chef (2014), John Wick (2014), Sisters (2015), John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017), Violent Night (2022), The Menu (2022), Bob Trevino Likes It (2024) and The Odyssey (2026). He also voiced Gune in Titan A.E. (2000), Sid the Sloth in the Ice Age franchise (2002–present) and Bruno Madrigal in Encanto (2021).
Leguizamo is also known for his television roles including his HBO special Freak (1998), a filmed version of his eponymous Broadway show, for…