About
John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez (born July 22, 1960) is a Colombian-American stand-up comedian, actor, and film producer. He has appeared in over 100 films, produced over 20 films and documentaries, made over 30 television appearances, and has produced various television projects. He has also written and performed for the Broadway stage receiving four Tony Award nominations for Freak in 1998, Sexaholix in 2002, and Latin History for Moronsin in 2018. He received a Special Tony Award in 2018. Leguizamo began his career as a stand-up comedian in New York City. After several years of doing supporting roles in film and television, he rose to fame with significant roles in the fantasy adventure Super Mario Bros. portraying Luigi Mario and the crime drama Carlito's Way portraying Benny Blanco (both from 1993), followed by a role as drag queen Chi-Chi Rodriguez in the road comedy To Wong Foo,...
Known for
The OdysseyMovie • 2026
American Dad!Series • 2005
ERSeries • 1994
BoJack HorsemanSeries • 2014
Miami ViceSeries • 1984
Zootopia 2Movie • 2025
The MandalorianSeries • 2019
My Name Is EarlSeries • 2005
Ice Age: Dawn of the DinosaursMovie • 2009
Ice Age: Continental DriftMovie • 2012
The Adventures of Puss in BootsSeries • 2015
Ice AgeMovie • 2002
John Wick: Chapter 2Movie • 2017
Ice Age: The MeltdownMovie • 2006
Ice Age: Collision CourseMovie • 2016
BloodlineSeries • 2015
The MenuMovie • 2022
EncantoMovie • 2021
John WickMovie • 2014
The Lincoln LawyerMovie • 2011
The CounselorMovie • 2013
Die Hard 2Movie • 1990
Romeo + JulietMovie • 1996
SmokeSeries • 2025