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John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez (/ ˌ l ɛ ɡ w ɪ ˈ z ɑː m oʊ /, LEG-wih-ZAH-moh; Colombian Spanish: [leɣiˈsamo]; born July 22, 1960 13:00) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and film producer.
Leguizamo is a Colombian-American actor, stand-up comedian, film producer, playwright and screenwriter (born 1960). His early films include Casualties of War (1989), Die Hard 2 (1990), and Regarding Henry (1991). He had a leading role as Luigi in Super Mario Bros. (1993).
YearTitleRole1984friend1985Macetero1989PFC Antonio Diaz1990Street HunterAngelFast-talking and feisty-looking John Leguizamo has continued to impress movie audiences with his versatility: he can play sensitive and naïve young men, such as Johnny in Hangin' with the Homeboys (1991); cold-blooded killers like Benny Blanco in Carlito's Way (1993); a heroic Army Green Beret, stopping aerial terrorists in Executive Decision ...
- July 22, 1960
May 19, 2021 · Comedian and actor John Leguizamo is best known for his one-man stage shows and his ability to satirize a range of ethnic groups.
Apr 30, 2024 · The actor talks about his portrayal of a self-hating FBI agent in the new TV series that explores oppression in America in the 1950s. He reveals how he felt uncomfortable and uncomfortable while acting out the scripted atrocities and why he wanted to be part of the project.
Actor, comedian, and now historian John Leguizamo has embraced so many diffe... Chi-Chi, Pestario the Pest Vargas, Benny Blanco, Tybalt, Sid, Aurelio, and more.
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