John Leguizamo
| Born | July 22, 1960 |
| Hometown | Bogotá, Colombia |
| Net worth | $25 million |
| Height | 5'7" (1.69m) |
| Spouse | Justine Maurer, Yelba Osorio |
| Children | Allegra Leguizamo, Lucas Leguizamo |
| Parents | Luz Leguizamo, Alberto Leguizamo |
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Patrick Swayze's Brother Responds After John Leguizamo Starts A Posthumous Feud With His Former Co-Star
- After John Leguizamo got candid about his complicated dynamic with Patrick Swayze, the late movie star's brother chimed in.
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‘John Wick’ director Chad Stahelski looks back on the action film series, starring Keanu Reeves
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2019 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie | When They See Us | Nominated |
| 2018 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie | Waco | Nominated |
| 2002 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Moulin Rouge! | Nominated |
| 1999 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program | John Leguizamo's Freak | Winner |
| 1996 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar | Nominated |
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- EntertainmentSheKnows
John Leguizamo Reveals Why Fans Will 'Despise' Him in His 'Twisted' New Show 'The Green Veil'
John Leguizamo is ready for fans to recoil from him after seeing him in his new drama series, The Green Veil. The actor is taking on a lead role in a television series for the first time and it is unlike anything we’ve seen him do yet. Leguizamo executive produces the drama in which he …
- CelebrityPeople
John Leguizamo Says It Was 'Difficult Working with' Patrick Swayze on 1995's “To Wong Foo”: 'He Couldn't Keep Up'
"Rest in peace, I love him. He was just neurotic," Leguizamo said of Swayze, who died in 2009
- PoliticsThe Hill
John Leguizamo on Trump’s Latino support: ‘He doesn’t like us, and he doesn’t want us here’
Actor John Leguizamo obliterated a small horse piñata while reciting a thorough catalogue of Spanish-language profanities on “The Daily Show” Tuesday in response to a New York Times/Siena poll that reported former President Trump leads President Biden among Latino voters. Of the poll’s Hispanic respondents, 46 percent they would vote for Trump if the election…
- EntertainmentAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
'So much Latin culture that I love': Phoenix to be highlighted in John Leguizamo docuseries
John Leguizamo was in Phoenix the first week of April filming an episode for the second season of "Leguizamo Does America."
- EntertainmentAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
John Leguizamo is in Phoenix this week. Here's why
The Colombian American actor, comedian and television producer John Leguizamo is in Phoenix this week to film a second season of "Leguizamo Does America."
- EntertainmentCOMINGSOON.net
Firebug Cast: John Leguizamo Joins Taron Egerton in Apple TV+ Series
According to Deadline, Apple Studios has enlisted Super Mario Brothers vet John Leguizamo to join the Firebug cast for Apple TV+‘s upcoming thriller drama. The Emmy-winning actor will be starring opposite Golden Globe winner Taron Egerton in the role of Esposito, who’s described as a former policeman with a lot of bad habits and a […] The post Firebug Cast: John Leguizamo Joins Taron Egerton in Apple TV+ Series appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
- CelebrityThe Daily Beast
John Leguizamo Recounts ’Difficult’ Time Working With Patrick Swayze
Universal/Getty ImagesJohn Leguizamo didn’t hold back criticisms of his To Wong Foo costar Patrick Swayze, who died from pancreatic cancer in 2009, when asked about their time working together on the 1995 dramedy film. In a new interview on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live, Leguizamo said, “it was difficult working with” Swayze.“Rest in peace, I love him,” Leguizamo started his remarks, before calling Swayze “neurotic and I think, maybe a tiny bit insecure.” In To Wong Foo, Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and
- EntertainmentDeadline
John Leguizamo Joins Taron Egerton In Apple Drama Series ‘Firebug’; Kari Skogland To Direct & EP
Emmy and Tony winner John Leguizamo has been tapped to star alongside Taron Egerton in Apple’s upcoming drama series Firebug, from Apple Studios and creator Dennis Lehane. Additionally, Emmy-nominated and BAFTA-winning director Kari Skogland (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, The Handmaid’s Tale) will direct and serve as executive producer. Written by Lehane and loosely …
- EntertainmentVariety
John Leguizamo Joins Taron Egerton in Apple Drama Series ‘Firebug,’ Kari Skogland to Direct
John Leguizamo has joined the cast of the upcoming Apple TV+ drama series “Firebug,” Variety has learned. In addition, Kari Skogland has boarded the series as director and executive producer. Leguizamo joins previously announced cast members Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett in the series. It was originally greenlit in December 2022. The series is loosely …
- EntertainmentDeadline
Steve Coogan’s ‘Chivalry’ & ‘The Green Veil’ Head To U.S. Via New Free Streamer The Network
EXCLUSIVE: The Network is the latest free streaming service to launch in the U.S. The ad-supported service, which was set up by Aram Rappaport, founder of the creative ad-agency The Boathouse, is launching April 30. However, the service, which has backing from BH Media Holdings, is not launching with a slew of library titles and …
