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Colombian and American comedian, actor and filmmakerJohn Leguizamo
Stand-up turned actor and Special Tony Award winner, from Super Mario Bros. to John Wick.
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Who is John Leguizamo?
John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez is a Colombian and American comedian, actor and filmmaker.
He has received various accolades, including a Special Tony Award in 2018 for his body of theatre work and for bringing diverse stories to Broadway theatre.
Leguizamo began his career as a stand-up comedian in New York City.
He portrayed Luigi Mario in Super Mario Bros. before earning a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination for his role in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything!
On the podcasts
Full episodes where John is a guest or comes up, newest first.
On My Show Notes
Live My Show Notes episode pages that mention John Leguizamo.
- MyShowNotes ✓ Sam Morril on TYSO – #376
John Leguizamo FAQ
Who is John Leguizamo?
John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez is a Colombian and American comedian, actor and filmmaker.
Where does John Leguizamo come up on My Show Notes?
In Sam Morril on TYSO – #376.
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Photos: Rick Glassman: Photo: Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Sam Morril: Photo: Raph_PH, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Dave Attell: Photo: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · David Cross: Photo: Dan Depew, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Jerrod Carmichael: Photo: CleftClips, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Andrew Santino: Photo: Andrew Santino, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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