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John Leguizamo
John Leguizamo is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and film producer. He shot to fame with his role in the science fantasy comedy film ‘Super Mario Bros’, and gained further popularity with his supporting role in the crime drama ‘Carlito's Way’. Starting his career as a stand-up comedian in nightclubs, he made his film debut in ‘Casualties of War’ in 1989. Soon he received several film offers, the notable ones being the animated ‘Ice Age’, ‘Die Hard II’, ‘Regarding Henry’, ‘Hanging with the Homeboys,’ and ‘The Brothers García’. He is also an acclaimed stage actor. His performance in the play ‘Mambo Mouth’ earned him an Obie Award from the Village Voice, a Vanguard Award, an Outer Critics Circle Award, and a CableACE Award. His performance in ‘Freak’ garnered him additional success, and the play was turned into an HBO special. His onstage popularity led to his own television show ‘House of Buggin', aired on FOX Network, which further boosted his career. His roles in ‘To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar’, and ‘Romeo + Juliet’, also earned him critical and commercial success.
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Born
July 22, 1964
Birth Place
Bogotá, Colombia
Nationality
American, Colombian
Sun Sign
Cancer
Also Known As
John Alberto Leguizamo
Famous As
Actor, Stand-up Comedian
Height
5'8" (173 cm)
Residence
New_York_City,_New_York
Education
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University
Father
Alberto Leguizamo
Mother
Luz Leguizamo
Spouse(s)
Carolyn McDermott (1986–1991), Justine Maurer, Yelba Osorio (1994–1996; divorced)
Children
Allegra Sky, Lucas Ryder
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Annette Bening, Stockard Channing, Sarah Jessica Parker, Marisa Tomei, Blair Underwood, John Leguizamo, Martin Short, Matthew Broderick, Margaret Cho & more–1 year of The Pack Podcast

The Pack Podcast features star-studded casts performing short audio comedies by Emmy-nominated and Drama Desk-winner Eugene Pack in a modern anthology series. The unique podcast recently begun its second year and has built a dynamic company of performers (many taking part in multiple episodes) including Sarah Jessica Parker, Annette Bening, Blair Underwood, Cecily Strong, Tony Hale, Lewis Black, John Leguizamo, Martin Short, Matthew Broderick, Margaret Cho, Pamela Adlon, Eva Marie Saint, Justin Long, Molly Shannon, Christie Brinkley, Tate Donovan, Sherri Shepherd, Cheryl Hines, Rachel Dratch, Dana Delany, Laraine Newman, George Wendt, Carol Kane, Renee Taylor and many more. The podcast also benefits The Actors Fund.
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SAN ANTONIO – Renowned actor, comedian and screenwriter John Leguizamo will be in town for a one night only lecture series event at the H-E-B performance Hall in the Tobin Center on Oct. 28. Leguizamo will detail his life and path to fame at the show that starts at 7:30...
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Remembering SUPER MARIO BROS: THE MOTION PICTURE Starring Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo & Dennis Hopper

It’s hard to imagine how big a failure Super Marion Bros: The Motion Picture was on its release in 1993. Directed by Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel, the film was supposed to be the film that brought video games and movies together, a lucrative union that was to last for decades to come. Sadly, it wasn’t and the film essentially became the byword for why these two art forms should never converge. Made for $48 million (a huge sum in 1993), the film failed to find an audience grossing just $20.9 million at the US box office.
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The New Group Off Stage launches with ‘Waiting for Godot’ starring Ethan Hawke and John Leguizamo

This month, Off-Broadway’s award-winning artist-driven company The New Group – known for its mission of developing and producing powerful contemporary theater that is adventurous, stimulating, and, most importantly, “a true forum for the present culture” – has launched a new venture, The New Group Off Stage, exploring theatrical works through a variety of media, with an inaugural production of Samuel Beckett’s tragi-comic absurdist masterpiece Waiting for Godot.
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ETHAN HAWKE AND JOHN LEGUIZAMO SET FOR WAITING FOR GODOT

The New Group Off Stage, a new venture from Off-Broadway’s The New Group in association with John Ridley’s Nō Studios and Frank Marshall, launches with a new virtual production of Samuel Beckett’s classic masterpiece, “Waiting for Godot.”. Directed by Scott Elliott, this work features Ethan Hawke (Vladimir), John Leguizamo (Estragon),...
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Odds & Ends: Ethan Hawke, John Leguizamo & More Set for Virtual Waiting for Godot & More

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Ethan Hawke, John Leguizamo, Wallace Shawn, Tarik Trotter and Drake Bradshaw are set to star in The New Group's virtual presentation of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot. Directed by Scott Elliott, the work features Hawke as Vladimir, Leguizamo as Estragon, Shawn as Lucky, Trotter as Pozzo and Bradshaw as Boy. The presentation, which combines theatrical invention and innovative filmmaking, is set to premiere online on May 6 at 7PM ET. In conjunction with Waiting for Godot, The New Group will host a series of events throughout its release. These will include artist talks, panel discussions with partner organizations and the digital return of The New Group Now discussions. Broadway Wine Club is also offering a special VIP package: 3-day access to Waiting for Godot paired with a selection of one-of-a-kind wines. Additional information can be found here.
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Whoopi Goldberg, Gilda Radner, John Leguizamo and many more: They all owe a solo debt to Hal Holbrook

CHICAGO — What was the greatest solo show you ever saw, or maybe wish you had seen?. Lots of distinguished actors have embraced the form. Back in the 1970s, there was Julie Harris in William Luce’s “The Belle of Amherst,” a Broadway show about the writer Emily Dickinson. In 1977, the great Lily Tomlin performed “Appearing Nightly,” a show featuring her famously harried telephone operator, Ernestine.
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Whoopi Goldberg, Gilda Radner, John Leguizamo and many more: They all owe a solo debt to Hal Holbrook

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Ethan Hawke on Prepping a Zoom Production of Waiting for Godot with John Leguizamo & More

Tony and Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke has kept busy in quarantine. Not only is he releasing A Bright Ray of Darkness, a new novel which tells the story of a young man making his Broadway debut as his marriage implodes, he's also finding ways to perform. Hawke revealed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that he's working with fellow stage and screen star John Leguizamo on a Zoom production of Samuel Becket's Waiting for Godot. The two, along with Tariq Trotter from The Roots, Wallace Shawn and Drake Bradshaw, meet a couple times a week to rehearse the play for an upcoming livestream. "We're going to record live, it's not just a reading," Hawke said. "We're really trying to perform it and explore the material." With a performance date to be announced, this production of Waiting for Godot will benefit of The New Group. Watch the interview below to see why performing virtually is one of the most interesting experiences Hawke has ever had.
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SingleCare Brings Back Martin Sheen, Adds John Leguizamo

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SingleCare partners with emmy-award winning comedian and actor John Leguizamo

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