Actor
John Leguizamo
- Born: 22 July 1964, Bogotá, Colombia
- Estimated net worth: $25 million
John Leguizamo is a versatile actor known for his dynamic performances in both comedic and dramatic roles. He gained recognition through films like 'To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar' and 'Moulin Rouge!'. His unique voice and energetic acting…
John Leguizamo: best films and shows
About John Leguizamo
John Leguizamo is a versatile actor known for his dynamic performances in both comedic and dramatic roles. He gained recognition through films like 'To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar' and 'Moulin Rouge!'. His unique voice and energetic acting style have made him a respected figure in Hollywood, often tackling diverse characters across various genres.
- Born
- 22 July 1964, Bogotá, Colombia
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
- Spouses
- Justine Maurer (2003-present)
- Children
- 2 (Mackenzie Leguizamo, Ryder Leguizamo)
- Parents
- Alfredo Leguizamo, Luz Leguizamo
- Estimated net worth
- $25 million
Fun facts about John Leguizamo
- John Leguizamo is not only an actor but also a playwright and stand-up comedian, known for his one-man shows.
- He is fluent in both English and Spanish, often incorporating his bilingual skills into his performances.
Famous John Leguizamo quotes
“You can't be a hero without a villain.”
“I’m not a monster. I’m just a guy who’s had a really bad day.”
“I got a lot of love to give.”
John Leguizamo: coming up
- Ice Age: Boiling Point (Movie, Sid (voice))28 January 2027
- The Exorcist: Martyrs (Movie, Father Sunday)10 March 2027
- Untitled Daniels Event Film (Movie)18 November 2027
- Miami Vice '85 (Movie)18 May 2028
Credits and dates: TMDB.
John Leguizamo filmography
Cast (206)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Miami Vice '85 Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2027 | Untitled Daniels Event Film Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2027 | The Exorcist: Martyrs Movie | Father Sunday | |
| 2027 | Ice Age: Boiling Point Movie | Sid (voice) | |
| 2026 | The Odyssey Movie | Eumaeus | 8.0 |
| 2026 | Beyond the Border: Latino Representation in Hollywood Movie | self | 8.0 |
| 2026 | Dear Killer Nannies TV | Pablo Escobar Gaviria | 7.6 |
| 2025 | A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 2025 | This Ordinary Thing Movie | Self (voice) | |
| 2025 | Zootopia 2 Movie | Antony Snootley (voice) | 7.7 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Smoke TV | Esposito | 6.1 |
| 2025 | Tin Soldier Movie | Luke | 4.9 |
| 2025 | Bob Trevino Likes It Movie | Bob Trevino | 7.4 |
| 2024 | VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos TV | Self | 5.5 |
| 2024 | The Green Veil TV | Gordon Rogers | 7.8 |
| 2023 | Waco: The Aftermath TV | Jacob Vazquez | 6.9 |
| 2023 | Leguizamo Does America TV | Self | 1.0 |
| 2023 | The Power TV | Rob Lopez | 6.1 |
| 2023 | Inside with Jen Psaki TV | Self | 4.5 |
| 2022 | Violent Night Movie | Scrooge | 7.2 |
| 2022 | The Menu Movie | Movie Star | 7.2 |
| 2022 | Sherri TV | Self - Guest | 2.6 |
| 2022 | John Leguizamo Live at Rikers Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2022 | The Survivor Movie | Bill "Pepe" Miller | 6.8 |
| 2021 | Encanto Movie | Bruno (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2021 | Dark Blood Movie | Misael | 4.4 |
| 2021 | Unxplained Latam TV | Self - Host | 6.5 |
| 2021 | Waiting for Godot Movie | Estragon | 3.0 |
| 2020 | Critical Thinking Movie | Mario Martinez | 6.5 |
| 2020 | Santiago of the Seas TV | Sir Butterscotch (voice) | 8.7 |
| 2020 | The Night Clerk Movie | Detective Espada | 6.2 |
| 2019 | The Mandalorian TV | Gor Koresh | 8.4 |
| 2019 | Playing with Fire Movie | Rodrigo | 6.6 |
| 2019 | Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage Movie | Self | |
| 2019 | When They See Us TV | Raymond Santana Sr. | 8.2 |
| 2019 | The Sun Is Also a Star Movie | Jeremy Martinez | 6.9 |
| 2019 | It Takes a Lunatic Movie | Self | 5.3 |
| 2018 | John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2018 | Nancy Movie | Jeb | 5.8 |
| 2018 | Waco TV | Jacob Vazquez | 7.4 |
| 2017 | 11:55 Movie | Berto | 4.2 |
| 2017 | John Wick: Chapter 2 Movie | Aurelio | 7.3 |
| 2017 | The Crash Movie | George Diebold | 4.5 |
| 2016 | The Hollow Point Movie | Atticus | 5.7 |
| 2016 | Scrat: Spaced Out Movie | Sid (voice) (uncredited) | 6.3 |
| 2016 | Perros Movie | Misael | 3.7 |
| 2016 | The Infiltrator Movie | Emir Abreu | 6.7 |
| 2016 | Ice Age: Collision Course Movie | Sid (voice) | 6.1 |
| 2016 | Porzingod Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2016 | Stealing Cars Movie | Montgomery De La Cruz | 6.0 |
| 2016 | Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade Movie | Sid (voice) | 6.4 |
| 2016 | Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2015 | Sisters Movie | Dave | 6.0 |
| 2015 | The Latin Explosion: A New America Movie | Self - Narrator | 8.0 |
| 2015 | Cosmic Scrat-tastrophe Movie | Sid (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2015 | Experimenter Movie | Taylor | 6.5 |
| 2015 | Meadowland Movie | Pete | 5.8 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self - Guest | 6.1 |
| 2015 | American Ultra Movie | Rose | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Ice Age: No Time for Nuts 4-D Movie | Sid (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2015 | Bloodline TV | Ozzy Delvecchio | 7.1 |
| 2015 | A.C.O.R.N.S.: Operation Crackdown Movie | Fly Boy / Liam (voice) | 4.7 |
| 2015 | John Wick: Calling in the Cavalry Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 2015 | John Wick: NYC Noir Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2015 | The Adventures of Puss in Boots TV | Jack (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2015 | The Adventures of Puss in Boots TV | Jack Sprat (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2014 | Fugly! Movie | Jesse | 4.0 |
| 2014 | Super Mario Bros: This Ain't No Video Game Movie | Self - Luigi Mario | 5.1 |
| 2014 | John Wick Movie | Aurelio | 7.5 |
| 2014 | Cymbeline Movie | Pisanio | 3.9 |
| 2014 | BoJack Horseman TV | Mr. Buenaventura (voice) | 8.5 |
| 2014 | Chef Movie | Martin | 7.1 |
| 2014 | John Leguizamo: Ghetto Klown Movie | Self | 6.6 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self - Guest | 5.8 |
| 2014 | Ride Along Movie | Santiago | 6.3 |
| 2013 | Walking with Dinosaurs Movie | Alex (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2013 | The Counselor Movie | Coverall Man Randy | 5.3 |
| 2013 | Kick-Ass 2 Movie | Javier | 6.4 |
| 2013 | Tales From a Ghetto Klown Movie | Self | |
| 2013 | Fish N Chips: The Movie Movie | Chips (voice) | 4.2 |
| 2012 | The Trip 2 Movie | Lucho | 7.0 |
| 2012 | Ice Age: Continental Drift Movie | Sid (voice) | 6.4 |
| 2012 | One for the Money Movie | Jimmy Alpha | 5.6 |
| 2011 | Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas Movie | Sid (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2011 | Scrat's Continental Crack-Up: Part 2 Movie | Sid (voice) | 6.4 |
| 2011 | Ballplayer: Pelotero Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2011 | The Latino List Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2011 | The Lincoln Lawyer Movie | Val Valenzuela | 7.2 |
| 2010 | Vanishing on 7th Street Movie | Paul | 5.3 |
| 2010 | Repo Men Movie | Asbury | 6.3 |
| 2009 | The Ministers Movie | Dante Mendoza | 4.4 |
| 2009 | Rage Movie | Jed | 3.5 |
| 2009 | Gamer Movie | Freek | 5.7 |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen TV | Self - Guest | 4.9 |
| 2009 | Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Movie | Sid (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2009 | Late Night with Jimmy Fallon TV | Self - Guest | 5.9 |
| 2008 | Nothing Like the Holidays Movie | Mauricio Rodriguez | 6.3 |
| 2008 | Surviving Sid Movie | Sid (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2008 | The Happening: Elements of a Scene Movie | Self | |
| 2008 | Visions of 'The Happening' Movie | Self | |
| 2008 | Miracle at St. Anna Movie | Enrico | 6.1 |
| 2008 | Righteous Kill Movie | Det. Simon Perez | 5.9 |
| 2008 | The Take Movie | Felix De La Pena | 5.4 |
| 2008 | Elvis Mitchell: Under the Influence TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 2008 | The Happening Movie | Julian | 5.4 |
| 2008 | The Babysitters Movie | Michael Beltran | 6.0 |
| 2008 | Paraiso Travel Movie | Roger Pena | 7.0 |
| 2007 | Love in the Time of Cholera Movie | Lorenzo Daza | 6.6 |
| 2007 | The Kill Point TV | Jake Mendez | 6.6 |
| 2007 | Where God Left His Shoes Movie | Frank Diaz | 6.8 |
| 2007 | ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 2006 | The Groomsmen Movie | TC (Tony) | 5.2 |
| 2006 | Ice Age: The Meltdown Movie | Sid (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2006 | The Alibi Movie | Hannibal | 5.7 |
| 2005 | Sueno Movie | Antonio | 4.5 |
| 2005 | My Name Is Earl TV | Diego | 7.6 |
| 2005 | Land of the Dead Movie | Cholo | 6.3 |
| 2005 | The Honeymooners Movie | Dodge | 4.1 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Luís Ramírez (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Assault on Precinct 13 Movie | Beck | 6.2 |
| 2004 | Dora the Explorer: Super Silly Fiesta! Movie | Silly Mail Bird (voice) | |
| 2004 | Crónicas Movie | Manolo Bonilla | 6.4 |
| 2003 | Undefeated Movie | Lex Vargas | 3.2 |
| 2003 | Real Time with Bill Maher TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Spun Movie | Spider Mike | 6.5 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 2002 | Empire Movie | Victor Rosa | 6.2 |
| 2002 | Dora the Explorer: Pirate Adventure Movie | Pirate Pig Captain (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2002 | Point of Origin Movie | Keith Lang | 6.1 |
| 2002 | Zig Zag Movie | Dean Singer | 5.7 |
| 2002 | AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 2002 | What’s the Worst That Could Happen: Scene Stealers Movie | Self | |
| 2002 | John Leguizamo: Sexaholix... A Love Story Movie | Self | 5.8 |
| 2002 | Ice Age Movie | Sid (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2002 | Collateral Damage Movie | Felix Ramirez | 5.8 |
| 2001 | Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes Movie | Clown / Violator (archive footage) | 6.9 |
| 2001 | Dr. Dolittle 2 Movie | Rat #2 (voice, uncredited) | 5.3 |
| 2001 | What's the Worst That Could Happen? Movie | Berger | 5.5 |
| 2001 | Moulin Rouge! Movie | Toulouse-Lautrec | 7.5 |
| 2001 | The Night Club of Your Dreams: The Making of 'Moulin Rouge' Movie | Self | 6.6 |
| 2000 | King of the Jungle Movie | Seymour | 4.9 |
| 2000 | The Brothers García TV | Larry Garcia (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2000 | Titan A.E. Movie | Gune (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2000 | Arabian Nights TV | Genie of the Lamp / Genie of the Ring | 6.8 |
| 1999 | Summer of Sam Movie | Vinny | 6.5 |
| 1999 | The Three Friends and Jerry TV | Unknown character | 6.2 |
| 1999 | Joe the King Movie | Jorge | 5.8 |
| 1998 | Kids Are Punny Movie | Self / Self - Voice | 6.3 |
| 1998 | John Leguizamo: Freak Movie | Self | 5.9 |
| 1998 | Frogs for Snakes Movie | Zip | 3.4 |
| 1998 | Doctor Dolittle Movie | Rat #2 (Voice) | 5.7 |
| 1998 | Body Count Movie | Chino | 5.5 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self - Guest | 4.3 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Spawn Movie | Clown / Violator | 5.5 |
| 1997 | The Making of 'Spawn' Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 1997 | A Brother's Kiss Movie | Lefty | 7.0 |
| 1997 | The Pest Movie | Pest | 4.7 |
| 1996 | Romeo + Juliet Movie | Tybalt | 6.8 |
| 1996 | The Fan Movie | Manny | 6.0 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self - Guest Host | 6.4 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self - Commentator | 6.4 |
| 1996 | Executive Decision Movie | Rat | 6.4 |
| 1995 | To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar Movie | Chi-Chi Rodriguez | 7.5 |
| 1995 | A Pyromaniac's Love Story Movie | Sergio | 5.3 |
| 1995 | House of Buggin' TV | Unknown character | 5.5 |
| 1994 | ER TV | Victor Clemente | 7.8 |
| 1993 | Carlito's Way Movie | Benny Blanco | 7.8 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1993 | Late Show with David Letterman TV | Self - Guest | 6.5 |
| 1993 | Night Owl Movie | Angel | 4.0 |
| 1993 | Super Mario Bros. Movie | Luigi Mario | 4.5 |
| 1993 | John Leguizamo: Spic-O-Rama Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1992 | Time Expired Movie | Ruby | 4.0 |
| 1992 | Whispers in the Dark Movie | John Castillo | 5.0 |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 1992 | The Puerto Rican Mambo (Not a Musical) Movie | 'Paco' in Puerto Rico/'Guess My Nationality' Party Guest | 10.0 |
| 1991 | Mambo Mouth Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1991 | NYPD Mounted Movie | Unknown character | 5.5 |
| 1991 | That Burning Question Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1991 | Regarding Henry Movie | Liquor Store Gunman | 6.5 |
| 1991 | Out for Justice Movie | Boy in Alley | 6.2 |
| 1991 | Poison Movie | Chancho ("Homo") | 6.0 |
| 1991 | Hangin' with the Homeboys Movie | Johnny | 5.8 |
| 1990 | Madonna: The Immaculate Collection Movie | Friend of Boyfriend (segment "Borderline") | 8.6 |
| 1990 | Street Hunter Movie | Angel | 5.6 |
| 1990 | Gentille Alouette Movie | Ortiz | 8.5 |
| 1990 | Die Hard 2 Movie | Burke | 7.0 |
| 1990 | Revenge Movie | Ignacio | 6.5 |
| 1989 | Casualties of War Movie | Private Antonio Diaz | 7.2 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Self - Guest | 5.6 |
| 1985 | Mixed Blood Movie | Macetero | 5.7 |
| 1984 | Miami Vice TV | Angelo Alvarez | 7.4 |
| 1984 | Miami Vice TV | Orlando Calderone | 7.4 |
| 1971 | Film '72 TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Presenter | |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Performer | |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| TBA | The Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest Movie | Self | |
| TBA | All Day & All Night Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Bullet Catch Movie | George |
Crew (35)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Ice Age: Boiling Point Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2026 | Traces of Home Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 2026 | They Killed Pedro Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2026 | Dear Killer Nannies TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.6 |
| 2026 | TheyDream Movie | Executive Producer · Production |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tin Soldier Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 4.9 |
| 2024 | VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos TV | Executive Producer · Production | 5.5 |
| 2024 | VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos TV | Creator · Creator | 5.5 |
| 2024 | The Green Veil TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.8 |
| 2023 | Leguizamo Does America TV | Executive Producer · Production | 1.0 |
| 2022 | John Leguizamo Live at Rikers Movie | Producer · Production | |
| 2022 | Triggered Movie | Producer · Production | |
| 2020 | Critical Thinking Movie | Director · Directing | 6.5 |
| 2020 | Critical Thinking Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 2019 | Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2018 | John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2014 | Fugly! Movie | Writer · Writing | 4.0 |
| 2014 | Fugly! Movie | Producer · Production | 4.0 |
| 2014 | John Leguizamo: Ghetto Klown Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
| 2008 | The Babysitters Movie | Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2008 | Paraiso Travel Movie | Co-Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2003 | Undefeated Movie | Writer · Writing | 3.2 |
| 2003 | Undefeated Movie | Director · Directing | 3.2 |
| 2002 | John Leguizamo: Sexaholix... A Love Story Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.8 |
| 2001 | Piñero Movie | Co-Executive Producer · Production | 6.1 |
| 2000 | Nuyorican Dream Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 3.3 |
| 1999 | Joe the King Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.8 |
| 1998 | John Leguizamo: Freak Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.9 |
| 1998 | John Leguizamo: Freak Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.9 |
| 1997 | The Pest Movie | Story · Writing | 4.7 |
| 1997 | The Pest Movie | Co-Producer · Production | 4.7 |
| 1995 | House of Buggin' TV | Creator · Creator | 5.5 |
| 1993 | John Leguizamo: Spic-O-Rama Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1991 | Mambo Mouth Movie | Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| TBA | Bullet Catch Movie | Executive Producer · Production |
Latest releases
- The Odyssey2026 / TMDB 8.0
- Beyond the Border: Latino Representation in Hollywood2026 / TMDB 8.0
- This Ordinary Thing2025
- Zootopia 22025 / TMDB 7.7
- Tin Soldier2025 / TMDB 4.9
Questions about John Leguizamo
What are some of John Leguizamo's most famous films?
John Leguizamo is known for films such as 'To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar', 'Moulin Rouge!', and 'Spawn'. His diverse roles have showcased his range as an actor.
Has John Leguizamo won any awards?
Yes, John Leguizamo has received several accolades including a Special Tony Award for his one-man show 'Freak' and an Emmy Award nomination for his role in 'The Kill Point'.
What was John Leguizamo's first film?
John Leguizamo's film debut was in 'Mixed Blood' (1984), where he played a minor role. He gained wider recognition in the 1990s with various notable performances.
What is John Leguizamo's estimated net worth?
John Leguizamo's estimated net worth is approximately $25 million, reflecting his successful career in acting, writing, and comedy.
How many children does John Leguizamo have?
John Leguizamo has two children, a daughter named Mackenzie and a son named Ryder, with his wife Justine Maurer.
What is a significant milestone in John Leguizamo's career?
A significant milestone in John Leguizamo's career was his one-man show 'Freak', which received critical acclaim and won him a Special Tony Award.
What genres does John Leguizamo typically work in?
John Leguizamo typically works in a variety of genres, including drama, comedy, and action, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
What is John Leguizamo's background?
John Leguizamo was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and immigrated to the United States at a young age. His multicultural background influences his work and performances.