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John Leguizamo is a Colombian-born comedian and actor best known for his memorable, often sharply satirical, characterizations of Latinos on stage and in films. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in New York clubs and as a performer in small independent feature films. These engagements led to his playing small roles in major features such as Casualties of War (1989) and Die Hard 2 (1990) where he was typically cast as a violent, unsavory fellow; none of these films seemed to utilize his talents and potential on film. Leguizamo has fared better in smaller films such as Time Expired (1991). His stage career also continues to grow. For his one-man show Mambo Mouth, a scathing look at Hispanic stereotypes, he won awards and great acclaim. His follow-up play Spic-o-Rama is equally funny and thought provoking.
Leguizamo played his first leading film role in Super Mario Brothers. (1993). That year he also played an important and acclaimed role in De Palma's Carlito's Way. In 1995 he finished two movies, A Pyromaniac's Love Story and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar where he played the lovely drag queen Miss Chi Chi Rodriguez. That year, Leguizamo also created, scripted, executive produced and starred in a sketch comedy show on Fox, House of Buggin. Done in the style of Fox's smash hit series In Living Color, Leguizamo's show was billed as the first show of its kind to feature an all Latino cast. Unfortunately, though the show received good ratings, it failed to attract an audience and was cancelled after only a few months. The Colombian funnyman has since returned to feature films. In 1996, he starred, wrote and co-produced another showcase for his talents, The Pest.
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2012 | NOT YET RELEASED | ||
One for the Money
Actor |
2012 | |||
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2011 | |||
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Pelotero
Voice |
2011 | |||
The Latino List
Participant |
2011 | |||
The Lincoln Lawyer
Actor |
2011 | |||
Vanishing on 7th Street
Actor |
2010 | |||
Gamer
Actor |
2009 | |||
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2009 | |||
Rage
Actor |
2009 | |||
Miracle at St. Anna
Actor |
2008 | |||
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2008 | |||
Paraiso Travel
Actor, Co-producer |
2008 | |||
Righteous Kill
Actor |
2008 | |||
The Happening
Actor |
2008 | |||
The Ministers
Actor, Co-producer |
2008 | |||
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2007 | |||
The Babysitters
Actor, Producer |
2007 | |||
| 2007 | ||||
The Take
Actor |
2007 | |||
Where God Left His Shoes
Actor |
2007 | |||
Ice Age: The Meltdown
Voice |
2006 | |||
Lies & Alibis
Actor |
2006 | |||
The Groomsmen
Actor |
2006 | |||
Assault on Precinct 13
Actor |
2005 | |||
Land of the Dead
Actor |
2005 | |||
Sueño
Actor |
2005 | |||
The Honeymooners
Actor |
2005 | |||
Crónicas
Actor |
2004 | |||
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Suena
Actor |
2004 | |||
Undefeated
Actor, Director |
2003 | |||
Empire
Actor, Executive Producer |
2002 | |||
Ice Age
Voice |
2002 | |||
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John Leguizamo's Sexaholix.. A Love Story
Executive Producer, Performance, Screenwriter |
2002 | |||
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La Plaza: John Leguizamo
Interviewee |
2002 | |||
Point of Origin
Actor |
2002 | |||
Spun
Actor |
2002 | |||
Collateral Damage
Actor |
2001 | |||
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Moulin Rouge
Actor |
2001 | |||
Piñero
Executive Producer |
2001 | |||
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2001 | |||
Zigzag
Actor |
2001 | |||
Arabian Nights
Actor |
2000 | |||
King of the Jungle
Actor, Executive Producer |
2000 | |||
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Nuyorican Dream
Executive Producer |
2000 | |||
Titan A.E.
Voice |
2000 | |||
Joe the King
Actor, Executive Producer |
1999 | |||
Summer of Sam
Actor |
1999 | |||
Body Count
Actor |
1998 | |||
Dr. Dolittle
Voice |
1998 | |||
Frogs For Snakes
Actor |
1998 | |||
John Leguizamo's Freak
Performance |
1998 | |||
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1998 | |||
A Brother's Kiss
Actor |
1997 | |||
Spawn
Actor |
1997 | |||
Executive Decision
Actor |
1996 | |||
The Fan
Actor |
1996 | |||
The Pest
Actor, Co-producer, Screen Story, Screenwriter |
1996 | |||
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1996 | |||
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1995 | |||
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1995 | |||
Carlito's Way
Actor |
1993 | |||
Night Owl
Actor |
1993 | |||
Super Mario Bros.
Actor |
1993 | |||
Mambo Mouth
Performance |
1992 | |||
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1992 | |||
Whispers in the Dark
Actor |
1992 | |||
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1991 | |||
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N.Y.P.D. Mounted
Actor |
1991 | |||
Out for Justice
Actor |
1991 | |||
Regarding Henry
Actor |
1991 | |||
Die Hard 2
Actor |
1990 | |||
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Gentile Alouette
Actor |
1990 | |||
Revenge
Actor |
1990 | |||
Street Hunter
Actor |
1990 | |||
Casualties of War
Actor |
1989 |
