John LeguizamoJohn Leguizamo (born July 22, 1964) in Bogota, Colombia), is a Colombian-Puerto Rican comedian, actor and producer working in the Hollywood, film industry. John was born in Bogotá, Colombia. His father, Alberto Leguizamo was a Puerto Rican Realtor living in Colombia who meet and married a young Colombian girl by the name of Luz. In 1968 the couple immigrated with their children to the United States and settled down in the Jackson Heights section of Queens in New York City. John received his primary and secondary education in Queens. As a student in high school, John would write comical material and test it out on his classmates. He was voted "Most Talkative" by his fellow classmates. After graduating from high school, John enrolled in the New York University where he took theater classes. John started out as a stand-up comic doing the New York nightclub circuit. In 1984, he made made his T.V. debut with a small part in Miami Vice. In 1985, John landed a small uncredited part, making his movie debut, in "Mixed Blood" and in 1989 he also had a small part in "Casualties of War". In 1991, John participated in "Hanging with the Homeboys". That same year , he wrote and participated in the Off-Broadway production "Mambo Mouth", where he played seven different characters. Mambo Mouth won an Obie Award and an Outer Critics Awards. He was listed as one of 12 "Promisising New Actors of 1991" in "John Willis' Screen Worlds Vol. 43". In 1993, John wrote and participated in "Spic-O-Rama", where he makes fun of the sterotyping of Latinos in the U.S.. The production won a Drama Desk Award and four Cable ACE Awards. The 1993 movie production "Super Mario Brothers" where he played the role of "Luigi Mario", is considered to be the film which skyrocketed his acting career in Hollywood. Since then, other movies followed such as: "Carlito's Way" (1993) as "Benny Blanco" alongside Al Pacino, "Romeo and Juliet" (1996) as "Tybalt", "The Fan" (1996) as "Manny", "Executive Decision" (1996) as "Captain Rat", "Doctor Dolittle" (1998) as "Rat #2", "Summer of Sam" (1999) and "Moulin Rouge" as "Toulouse Lautrec". John has participated in over 53 films, including "The Alibi" where he will play the role of "Hannibal" and which is in the post-production stages as of 2005. In 1998, he debuted in Broadway in the production of "Freak", which was also turned into an HBO film by director Spike Lee. John has produced 10 films, including Piñero and made over 13 T.V. Guest Appearences. Selected filmography
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John has participated in over 53 films, including "The Alibi" where he will play the role of "Hannibal" and which is in the post-production stages as of 2005. He was especially popular with director John Ford, who frequently included McLaglen in his films. Since then, other movies followed such as: "Carlito's Way" (1993) as "Benny Blanco" alongside Al Pacino, "Romeo and Juliet" (1996) as "Tybalt", "The Fan" (1996) as "Manny", "Executive Decision" (1996) as "Captain Rat", "Doctor Dolittle" (1998) as "Rat #2", "Summer of Sam" (1999) and "Moulin Rouge" as "Toulouse Lautrec". He was nominated again, this time for Best Supporting Actor, for his role opposite John Wayne in The Quiet Man (1952). The 1993 movie production "Super Mario Brothers" where he played the role of "Luigi Mario", is considered to be the film which skyrocketed his acting career in Hollywood. The highlight of his career was an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in The Informer (1935), based on a novel by Liam O'Flaherty. The production won a Drama Desk Award and four Cable ACE Awards. He became a popular character actor, with a particular knack for playing drunks. In 1993, John wrote and participated in "Spic-O-Rama", where he makes fun of the sterotyping of Latinos in the U.S. McLaglen's career took a turn in the 1920s, when he moved to Hollywood. 43". After the war, he began taking roles in British silent films. He was listed as one of 12 "Promisising New Actors of 1991" in "John Willis' Screen Worlds Vol. He also continued boxing, and was named Heavyweight Champ of the British Army in 1918. Mambo Mouth won an Obie Award and an Outer Critics Awards. He returned to England in 1913 and served with the Royal Irish Fusiliers during World War I. That same year , he wrote and participated in the Off-Broadway production "Mambo Mouth", where he played seven different characters. Between bouts, he toured with a circus, which offered $25 to anyone who could go three rounds with him. In 1991, John participated in "Hanging with the Homeboys". Four years later, he moved to Canada, where he earned a living as a wrestler and heavyweight boxer, with several notable wins in the ring. One of his most famous fights was against Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson, who defeated him in six rounds. In 1985, John landed a small uncredited part, making his movie debut, in "Mixed Blood" and in 1989 he also had a small part in "Casualties of War". He left home at fourteen to join the army and fought in the Boer War. debut with a small part in Miami Vice. His father, a bishop, moved the family to South Africa when McLaglen was a child. In 1984, he made made his T.V. McLaglen was born in England. John started out as a stand-up comic doing the New York nightclub circuit. Victor McLaglen (1883-1959) was a boxer and actor. After graduating from high school, John enrolled in the New York University where he took theater classes. Sea Fury (1958). He was voted "Most Talkative" by his fellow classmates. Around the World in 80 Days (1956). As a student in high school, John would write comical material and test it out on his classmates. Lady Godiva (1955). John received his primary and secondary education in Queens. Trouble in the Glen (1954). In 1968 the couple immigrated with their children to the United States and settled down in the Jackson Heights section of Queens in New York City. Prince Valiant (1954). John was born in Bogotá, Colombia. His father, Alberto Leguizamo was a Puerto Rican Realtor living in Colombia who meet and married a young Colombian girl by the name of Luz. The Quiet Man (1952) - Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. John Leguizamo (born July 22, 1964) in Bogota, Colombia), is a Colombian-Puerto Rican comedian, actor and producer working in the Hollywood, film industry. Rio Grande (1950). Super Mario Bros. (1993). She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949). To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995). Fort Apache (1948). Romeo and Juliet (1996). Calendar Girl (1947). The Pest (1997). Whistle Stop (1946). Moulin Rouge! (2001). Forever and a Day (1943). Collateral Damage (2002). South of Pago Pago (1940). Empire (2002). Let Freedom Ring (1939). Assault on Precinct 13 (2005). Gunga Din (1939). Devil's Party (1938). Wee Willie Winkie (1937). Klondike Annie (1936). The Informer (1935) - Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Murder at the Vanities (1934). The Lost Patrol (1934). Laughing at Life (1933). Dishonored (1931). Hangman's House (1928). What Price Glory? (1926). |