John Leguizamo
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Summary
John Leguizamo was born on July 22, 1960[1], in Bogotá[2]. He has worked as a comedian[3], voice actor[4], playwright[5], painter[6], and stage actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64,980 views/month, #1,879 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: July 22, 1964[9], July 22, 1965[10]
- Spouse: Justine Maurer[11]
- Child: Allegra Leguizamo[12], Lucas Leguizamo[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14], Colombia[15]
- Occupation: television actor[16], film actor[17], film producer[18], film director[19], television presenter[20], screenwriter[21], actor[22], manufacturer[23], author[24]
- Educated at: Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute[25], New York University Tisch School of the Arts[26], Long Island University[27], Murry Bergtraum High School[28], HB Studio[29], LIU Post[30]
- Notable work: Ice Age[31], Encanto[32], John Wick[33], The Odyssey[34]
- Award received: Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program[35], Theatre World Special Award[36], Hull-Warriner Award[37], Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Record label: RCA Records[40]
- Commons category: John Leguizamo[41]
- Residence: Manhattan[42]
- Family name: Leguizamo[43]
- Given name: John[44], Alberto[45]
- Filmography: John Leguizamo filmography[46]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[47], Tony Award for Best Play[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[49], English[50]
- Birth name: John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez[51]
- Name in native language: John Leguizamo[52]
Product Details
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Type: Person[53]
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Country: US[54]
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Began / founded: 1960-07-22[55]
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Genre(s): comedy, dance, latin, pop, spoken word, standup comedy[56]
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Community tags: comedy, dance, ethnic comedy, latin, pop, spoken word, standup comedy[57]
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MusicBrainz ID: bbe81d6b-2f24-424c-9a74-a098f3c4484b[58]
Why It Matters
John Leguizamo has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
FAQs
Where was John Leguizamo born?
John Leguizamo was born in Bogotá[2].
Who was John Leguizamo married to?
John Leguizamo's spouses include Justine Maurer[11].
What did John Leguizamo do for work?
John Leguizamo worked as a comedian[3], voice actor[4], playwright[5], painter[6], and stage actor[7].
Where did John Leguizamo go to school?
John Leguizamo was educated at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute[25], New York University Tisch School of the Arts[26], Long Island University[27], and Murry Bergtraum High School[28].
What awards did John Leguizamo receive?
Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program[35], Theatre World Special Award[36], Hull-Warriner Award[37], and Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor[38].