Born name

John Alberto Leguizamo

nickname

Johnny Legs

Sun sign

Krebs

Place of birth

Bogotá, Colombia, South America

Residence

Manhattan, New York City, USA

nationality

training

John Leguizamo attended Joseph Pulitzer Middle School , Jackson Heights, New York. He also attended Murry Bergtraum High School in New York City.

He took drama classes at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in New York, but left it midway to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. He also enrolled in acting classes at Long Island University’s CW Post campus in Brookville , New York.

occupation

Actor, Voice Actor, Film Producer, Comedian, Playwright, Screenwriter

family

• Father – Alberto Leguizamo (Was an aspiring film director)
• Mutter – Luz Leguizamo
• Siblings – Sergio Leguizamo (Brother), Marie Leguizamo (Sister), Emily Leguizamo (Sister)

Manager

It is managed by Silver Lining Entertainment .

To build

Slim

Height

5 feet 7 inches or 170 cm

weight

72 kg or 159 pounds

girlfriend/spouse

John Leguizamo from –

• Carolyn McDermott (1986-1991) – John Leguizamo and actress Carolyn McDermott were in a relationship from 1986 to 1991.

• Samantha Mathis (1991-1992) – John Leguizamo and actress Samantha Mathis began dating in 1991. They separated in August 1992.

• Yelba Osorio (1994-1996) – John Leguizamo and actress Yelba Osorio married on August 27, 1994. The two legally separated on November 1, 1996.

• Justine Maurer (2003-Present) – Leguizamo tied the knot with Justine Maurer, a Jewish costume designer for Carlito’s Path on June 28, 2003. They were married in a Catholic-Jewish ceremony. The couple have a daughter Allegra Sky (born 1999) and a son Ryder Lee (born 2000).

race/ethnicity

White

The veteran actor claims to be of part Puerto Rican, Italian and Lebanese descent.

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• talk fast
• Feisty looking

measurements

His body measurements can be –

• Chest – 40 inches or 102 cm
• Arms/biceps – 15 inches or 38 cm
• Waist – 35 inches or 89 cm

shoe size

unknown

brand promotion

John appeared in commercials for The New TNN in 2003 and Burger King in 2004.

He was seen in the Hennessy Cognac print ads from 2005 to 2006.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Known for

His first notoriety was in Hangin’ with the Homeboys (1991), in which he played the role of Johnny. Other best-known films include Carlito’s Road (1993), in which he played a cold-blooded killer Benny Blanco as Rat in Executive Decision (1996) and as drag queen Chi-Chi Rodriguez in Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar (1995).

Chico and the Man (1974), Romeo + Juliet (1996) and Spawning (1997) are some of his most famous films.

first movie

He debuted in the film industry with the 1985 film Mixed Blood in which he played the character of Macetero.

First TV show

His first TV show was the NBC Miami Vice crime series in 1986. He had a small role as Ivan Calderone in the series until 1989 in 3 episodes.

First Broadway appearance

In 1998, John made his Broadway debut in Freak . Directed by Spike Lee, the one-man show was recorded for HBO and released on October 10, 1998.

first book

In October 2006, his first book, Pimps, Hos, Playa Hatas and the Rest of My Hollywood Friends: My Life was published. It was a reminder of his journey into the industry.

Personal trainer

Jenaro Diaz is John Leguizamo’s personal trainer. He goes to Church Street Boxing Gym in Lower Manhattan.

John Leguizamo favorite things

• Künstler – Richard Pryor, Jonathan Winters, Eric Bogosian, Lily Tomlin, Whoopi Goldberg
• TV Show – The Abbott and Costello Show (1952-1957), Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Show
• Filme – Coffy (1973), Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970), Foxy Brown (1974), Faust der Wut (1972), Enter the Dragon (1973)
• Musik – James Brown, Eddie Kendricks, Al Wilson

John Leguizamo Fakten

1. In high school, John was voted the Most Talkative Boy.
2. While studying at Murry Bergtraum High School, Leguizamo used to write comedy material and then test it on his classmates.
3. John grew up in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York.
4. He was featured in singer Madonna’s Borderline music video in 1983.
5. In 1984, Leguizamo began his career as a stand-up comedian in a New York nightclub.
6. In 1991 he wrote and performed in the Off-Broadway production Mambo Mund. John played seven different characters for the play.
7. John Willis’ Screen Worlds Vol. 43 listed him among the Top 12 Promising New Actors of 1991.
8. In 2001, his stage compilations were released on a CD entitled John Leguizamo LIVE by RCA Records.
9. In 2002 he lent his voice to the character of Sid the Sloth in Ice Age. He also lent his voice to Ice Age: The Meltdown , Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs , Ice Age: Continental Drift , and Ice Age: Collision Course . His voice was also used in the game versions of the Ice Age series.
10. He lent his voice to the character of Globox in Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc in 2003.
11. He received the Rita Moreno HOLA Award The award presented by the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA).
12. John also bagged the Made in NY award in 2011 from New York City.
13. He appeared in the What Do You Mean music video for Canadian singer Justin Bieber in 2015.
14. You can follow him on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr.
15. You can find out more about him on his official website.