February 24, 2026 / 11:15 AM ISTByFilmy Focus Desk

John Leguizamo

ActorComedianProducerScreenwriter

Born : 22/07/1964

Birth Place : Bogotá, Colombia

Father : Luz Leguizamo

Mother : Alberto Leguizamo

Spouse : Yelba Osorio, Justine Maurer

Children : Lucas Leguizamo, Allegra Leguizamo

Biography:

John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and film producer who was born on July 22, 1960, or 1964. He has created over 20 films and documentaries, made over 30 television appearances, and produced a number of television projects in addition to his more than 100 film appearances. He has also written and acted on Broadway, and his works Freak (1998), Sexaholix (2002), and Latin History for Morons (2018) were nominated for four Tony Awards. In 2018, he was given a Special Tony Award.

More Details

Name	John Leguizamo
Also Known as	John Leguizamo
Date of Birth	22/07/1964
Current Residence	Bogotá, Colombia
Religion	Christian
Nationality	British
Height	175 CM
Father	Luz Leguizamo
Mother	Alberto Leguizamo
Spouse	Yelba Osorio, Justine Maurer
Children	Lucas Leguizamo, Allegra Leguizamo
Educational Qualification	Graduated