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John Leguizamo: Biography

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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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