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The Leguizamos
John Leguizamo is son of Luz Mariana Peláez and Alberto Rudolfo Leguizamo. He has three siblings: a brother named Sergio Leguizamo and two sisters named Emily Leguizamo and Marie Leguizamo. -
The Beginning...
John Leguizamo was born on July 22, 1960, in Bogotá Colombia. -
The Move
John Leguizamo left Bógota, Colombia, and moved to New York at 3. Throughout his childhood, he has lived in neighborhoods in Queens. -
John Leguizamo Education
There was no information on the elementary school he attended. He attended Joseph Pulitzer Middle School and Murry Bergtraum High School. After he graduated, he attended Tisch School of the Arts to start his theater career, where he then dropped out. He enrolled later in the LIU Post and HB Studio to take theater classes. -
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John Leguizamo's First Marriage
John Leguizamo married Yelba Osorio on August 27, 1994, and divorced her sometime in November of 1996. The reason they split up is unknown, but many speculate that it could be because of a lack of intimacy and communication. -
Picture of John Leguizamo with Yelba Osorio
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Freak (1998)
"Freak" was made in 1998 and was John Leguizamo's first playwright. It is a one-man show, and he played different genders, races, and at times other characters. The play is about Leguizamo's beginning career in show business. He was nominated for "Best Play" and "Best Actor In A Play" for Tony Awards. Paraphrased: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freak_(play) -
Allegra Sky Leguizamo
Allegra Sky Leguizamo is John Leguizamo's oldest child. She was born on October 24, 1999, in Manhattan, New York, and has done a few movies. She has done some films from the franchise "Ice Age" and others. -
Lucas Leguizamo
Lucas Leguizamo is John Leguizamo's youngest child. He was born on December 5, 2000. He has only done two movies in his life, from the "Ice Age" franchise in which his father, John Leguizamo, voices the character Sid. -
Sexaholic (2001-2003)
Sexaholic is about John Leguizamo's maturing part in his life and all the women who helped him. It is a comedy and a one-man show as well. He was also nominated for "Best Special Theatrical Event" for the Tony Awards. Paraphrased: https://www.amazon.com/John-Leguizamos-Sexaholix-Love-Story/dp/B005P2U9U4#:~:text=SEXAHOLIX%20is%20an%20affectionate%20tale,back%20in%20this%20hilarious%20comedy.&text=Rentals%20include%2030%20days%20to,hours%20to%20finish%20once%20started. -
John Leguizamo's Second Marriage
John Leguizamo is currently married to Justine Maurer. -
Ghetto Klown (2011)
Ghetto Klown was a one-man show written and acted by John Leguizamo. It is about John Leguizamo's early life in Queens, New York, and becoming a famous Hollywood star. Paraphrased: https://www.broadway.com/shows/ghetto-klown/#:~:text=Ghetto%20Klown%20follows%20popular%20stage,actor%20in%20New%20York%20City. -
Latin History For Morons (2018)
"Latin History For Morons" was another one-man show that John Leguizamo acted and wrote. In the play, John Leguizamo teaches Latin history. He made it for his son since he was being bullied at school because of his ethnicity. He was nominated for "Best Play" in the Tony Awards in this one as well. Paraphrased: https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2019/10/25/john-leguizamos-latin-history-for-morons-revitalizes-latinx-history/ -
John Leguizamo's Well Being
John Leguizamo is currently very healthy; there are no known health issues of his. -
Where He Lives Currently
John Leguizamo currently lives in New York, Manhattan. -
Interesting Facts About John Leguizamo
1) His comedy career started when he was bullied as a kid.
2) He played Luigi in the 1993 "Super Mario Bros." movie.
3) Throughout his whole life, he has only written four plays. -
Historical Events That Influenced John Leguizamo's Writing
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His Influences
Even though it is not stated who influenced him in his work, for "Latin History For Morons," his son was someone who influenced him.
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Political Views of John Leguizamo
John Leguizamo is an activist and supports many different things. He keeps "Voto Latino," which helps encourage young Hispanics and Latinos to get involved with politics. He has also called out Donald Trump for being racist. -
Sources
The sources provided are in the Google doc:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G7W6Bi427HuQuihXMHsS0_R4S0hwIiKjdUi0c4D7Wi4/edit