John Leguizamo

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  • Birth Place: Bogotá, Columbia
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 07/22/1964, Cancer
  • Profession: Actor; comedian; producer; writer
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John Leguizamo Fast Facts:
  • Studied with Lee Strasberg for one day before the famed acting coach died.
  • Performed on his knees in the film Moulin Rouge (2001) in order to accurately portray the 4'11" Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.
  • Has starred in a series of high-energy one-man stage shows, including Mambo Mouth (1990); Spic-o-Rama (1992); Freak (1998); Sexaholix...A Love Story (2002); and Ghetto Klown (2011). 
  • Was named the 2011 National Puerto Rican Day Parade's Global Ambassador to the Arts.
  • John Leguizamo Relationships:
  • Alberto Leguizamo - Father
  • Allegra Sky Leguizamo - Daughter
  • Justine Maurer - Wife
  • Luz Leguizamo - Mother
  • Ryder Lee Leguizamo - Son
  • Sergio Leguizamo - Brother
  • Yelba Osorio - Ex-wife
  • John Leguizamo Awards:
  • 1999 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special - Nominee
  • 1999 Emmy: Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Winner
  • 1996 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1998 Tony: Actor (Play) - Nominee
  • 1998 Tony: Play - Nominee
  • 2001 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Nominee
  • College:
  • Attended Pace University, New York, NY; attended Long Island University, Brookville, NY; attended New York University, New York, NY
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