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John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Actor · Born 1960-07-22 · Bogotá, Colombia

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Biography

John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez (born July 22, 1960) is a Colombian-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 television projects. He has also written and performed for the Broadway stage receiving four Tony Award nominations for Freak in 1998, Sexaholix in 2002, and Latin History for Moronsin in 2018. He received a Special Tony Award in 2018. Leguizamo began his career as a stand-up comedian in New York City. After several years of doing supporting roles in film and television, he rose to fame with significant roles in the fantasy adventure Super Mario Bros. portraying Luigi Mario and the crime drama Carlito's Way portraying Benny Blanco (both from 1993), followed by a role as drag queen Chi-Chi Rodriguez in the road comedy To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995), for which he received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination. Other films Leguizamo has since appeared in include Romeo + Juliet (1996), The Pest (1997), Summer of Sam (1999), Moulin Rouge! (2001), Empire (2002), Love in the Time of Choler…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. John Wick (2014) — Aurelio
  2. Ice Age (2002) — Sid (voice)
  3. John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) — Aurelio
  4. The Mandalorian (2019) — Gor Koresh
  5. Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) — Sid (voice)
  6. Encanto (2021) — Bruno Madrigal (voice)
  7. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) — Sid (voice)
  8. Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012) — Sid (voice)
  9. Kick-Ass 2 (2013) — Javier
  10. Die Hard 2 (1990) — Burke
  11. The Menu (2022) — Movie Star
  12. Romeo + Juliet (1996) — Tybalt
  13. Ice Age: Collision Course (2016) — Sid (voice)
  14. Moulin Rouge! (2001) — Toulouse-Lautrec
  15. The Happening (2008) — Julian
  16. The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) — Val Valenzuela
  17. Chef (2014) — Martin
  18. Carlito's Way (1993) — Benny Blanco
  19. Doctor Dolittle (1998) — Rat #2 (Voice)
  20. Zootopia 2 (2025) — Antony Snootley (voice)
  21. American Ultra (2015) — Rose
  22. BoJack Horseman (2014) — Mr. Buenaventura (voice)
  23. Gamer (2009) — Freek
  24. Violent Night (2022) — Scrooge
  25. Ride Along (2014) — Santiago
  26. American Dad! (2005) — Luís Ramírez (voice)
  27. Repo Men (2010) — Asbury
  28. The Counselor (2013) — Coverall Man Randy
  29. Land of the Dead (2005) — Cholo
  30. The Infiltrator (2016) — Emir Abreu
  31. Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) — Rat #2 (voice, uncredited)
  32. The Odyssey (2026) — Eumaeus
  33. Collateral Damage (2002) — Felix Ramirez
  34. Spawn (1997) — Clown / Violator
  35. Sisters (2015) — Dave
  36. Super Mario Bros. (1993) — Luigi Mario
  37. Righteous Kill (2008) — Det. Simon Perez
  38. Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) — Beck
  39. Titan A.E. (2000) — Gune (voice)
  40. My Name Is Earl (2005) — Diego

Directed

  1. Critical Thinking (2020) — Director
  2. Undefeated (2003) — Director