Highest rated as cast or director
John Leguizamo's 9 titles from the 2020s have a median Balasaur Score of 66, led by Bob Trevino Likes It (78) and Encanto (74), against 59 for those from the 1990s.
Biography
John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez (born July 22, 1960) is a Colombian-American stand-up comedian, actor, and film producer. He has appeared in over 100 films, produced over 20 films and documentaries, made over 30 television appearances, and has produced various television projects. He has also written and performed for the Broadway stage receiving four Tony Award nominations for Freak in 1998, Sexaholix in 2002, and Latin History for Moronsin in 2018. He received a Special Tony Award in 2018. Leguizamo began his career as a stand-up comedian in New York City. After several years of doing supporting roles in film and television, he rose to fame with significant roles in the fantasy adventure Super Mario Bros. portraying Luigi Mario and the crime drama Carlito's Way portraying Benny Blanco (both from 1993), followed by a role as drag queen Chi-Chi Rodriguez in the road comedy To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995), for which he received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination. Other films Leguizamo has since appeared in include Romeo + Juliet (1996), The Pest (1997), Summer of Sam (1999), Moulin Rouge! (2001), Empire (2002), Love in the Time of Cholera (2007), Righteous Kill (2008), The Lincoln Lawyer (2011), The Counselor (2013), John Wick (2014), John Wick 2 (2017), and The Menu (2022). As a voice actor, he narrated the sitcom The Brothers García (2000–2004). He played Sid the Sloth in the Ice Age franchise and Bruno Madrigal in Encanto (2021). Leguizamo is also known for his television roles including Freak (1998) for which he received the 1999 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program. This historic win made Leguizamo the first Latino to win this award in Emmy history. He received further Primetime Emmy Award nominations for the miniseries Waco (2018) and the Netflix limited series When They See Us (2019). He has also appeared on ER, The Kill Point, Bloodline, and The Mandalorian. In 2023, he hosted the MSNBC series Leguizamo Does America.
Acted in 142
2020s
- 2028
- 2027
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
The Green Veil
Gordon Rogers · 8 episodes
- 2023
- 2022
John Leguizamo Live at Rikers
Movie
- 2021
Waiting for Godot
Estragon
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
67Nancy
Jeb
- 2017
11:55
Berto
- 2016
Scrat: Spaced Out
Sid (voice) (uncredited)
Perros
Misael
Stealing Cars
Montgomery De La Cruz
- 2015
Cosmic Scrat-tastrophe
Sid (voice)
Ice Age: No Time for Nuts 4-D
Sid (voice)
- 2014
Fugly!
Jesse
- 2013
- 2012
The Trip 2
Lucho
- 2011
Scrat's Continental Crack-Up: Part 2
Sid (voice)
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Rage
Jed
- 2008
Nothing Like the Holidays
Mauricio Rodriguez
Paraiso Travel
Roger Pena
- 2007
The Kill Point
Jake Mendez · 8 episodes
Where God Left His Shoes
Frank Diaz
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
Dora the Explorer: Super Silly Fiesta!
Silly Mail Bird (voice)
Crónicas
Manolo Bonilla
- 2003
Undefeated
Lex Vargas
- 2002
Empire
Victor Rosa
Dora the Explorer: Pirate Adventure
Pirate Pig Captain (voice)
- 2001
- 2000
King of the Jungle
Seymour
The Brothers García
Larry Garcia (voice) · 49 episodes
Arabian Nights
Genie of the Lamp / Genie of the Ring · 2 episodes
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Frogs for Snakes
Zip
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
A Pyromaniac's Love Story
Sergio
- 1994
- 1993
Night Owl
Angel
John Leguizamo: Spic-O-Rama
Movie
- 1992
Whispers in the Dark
John Castillo
The Puerto Rican Mambo (Not a Musical)
'Paco' in Puerto Rico/'Guess My Nationality' Party Guest
- 1991
NYPD Mounted
Movie
That Burning Question
Movie
Hangin' with the Homeboys
Johnny
- 1990
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
Friend of Boyfriend (segment "Borderline")
Street Hunter
Angel
Gentille Alouette
Ortiz
Produced 20
2020s
- 2027
- 2026
Traces of Home
Executive Producer
They Killed Pedro
Executive Producer
TheyDream
Executive Producer
- 2025
- 2024
VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos
Executive Producer
The Green Veil
Executive Producer
- 2023
Leguizamo Does America
Executive Producer
- 2022
John Leguizamo Live at Rikers
Producer
Triggered
Producer
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
Executive Producer
- 2014
Fugly!
Producer
2000s
- 2008
Paraiso Travel
Co-Producer
- 2001
Piñero
Co-Executive Producer
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
John Leguizamo: Freak
Executive Producer
- 1997
Wrote 8
2010s
- 2018
- 2014
Fugly!
Writer
John Leguizamo: Ghetto Klown
Writer
2000s
- 2003
Undefeated
Writer
- 2002
John Leguizamo: Sexaholix... A Love Story
Writer
1990s
- 1998
John Leguizamo: Freak
Writer
- 1997
- 1993
John Leguizamo: Spic-O-Rama
Writer
Directed 2
2020s
- 2020
2000s
- 2003
Undefeated
Director
Created 1
2020s
- 2024
VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos
Creator
Appearances44
2020s
- 2026
Beyond the Border: Latino Representation in Hollywood
self
- 2025
This Ordinary Thing
Self (voice)
- 2024
VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos
Self · 3 episodes
- 2023
Leguizamo Does America
Self · 6 episodes
- 2022
- 2021
Unxplained Latam
Self - Host · 8 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
Self
- 2018
- 2016
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Self
- 2015
The Latin Explosion: A New America
Self - Narrator
John Wick: Calling in the Cavalry
Self
John Wick: NYC Noir
Self
- 2014
Super Mario Bros: This Ain't No Video Game
Self - Luigi Mario
John Leguizamo: Ghetto Klown
Self
- 2011
Ballplayer: Pelotero
Narrator (voice)
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Visions of 'The Happening'
Self
The Happening: Elements of a Scene
Self
Elvis Mitchell: Under the Influence
Self · 1 episode
- 2007
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
Self
- 2003
- 2002
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories
Self
What’s the Worst That Could Happen: Scene Stealers
Self
John Leguizamo: Sexaholix... A Love Story
Self
- 2001
The Night Club of Your Dreams: The Making of 'Moulin Rouge'
Self
1990s
- 1998
Kids Are Punny
Self / Self - Voice
John Leguizamo: Freak
Self
- 1997
- 1996
- 1993
- 1992
No release date
The Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest
Self