Biography
Jonathan Alberto "John" Leguizamo (born July 22, 1964) is an actor, comedian, voice artist, and producer.
Early life
John Leguizamo was born in Bogotá, Colombia, to a Colombian father, Alberto Leguizamo, and a Colombian mother, Luz. According to Leguizamo, his paternal grandfather was of Italian descent and his maternal grandfather wasLebanese. Leguizamo has also described himself as being of Amerindian and Mesti
read more...Personal life
Leguizamo married Justine Maurer on June 28, 2003 in a Catholic-Jewish ceremony. They have two children, daughter Allegra Sky (born October 23, 1999) and son Ryder Lee (born December 5, 2000), and live in New York City.
In an interview with Playboy Magazine, Leguizamo notably described how, despite wife Justine being Jewish, he was determined not to adhere to the Jewish tradition of circumcision for boys when they had children. He said: "We talked about it, and I s
read more...Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Mixed Blood | Macetero |
| 1989 | Casualties of War | PFC. Antonio Diaz |
| 1990 | Street Hunter | Angel |
| Gentille alouette | Ortiz | |
| Revenge | Ignacio, Amador's Cousin |