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John Leguizamo
Actor · Producer
66 years (Jul 22, 1960)Bogotá, Colombia
Known for
John Leguizamo is a Colombian-born American actor who has spent four decades refusing to be one thing. He cut his teeth in New York theatre with acclaimed one-man Broadway shows about Latino identity, while building an eclectic film career: the vicious Benny Blanco in 'Carlito's Way' (1993), Tybalt in 'Romeo + Juliet' (1996), Toulouse-Lautrec in 'Moulin Rouge!' (2001) and the chop-shop owner Aurelio in 'John Wick' (2014). To an entire generation he is simply the voice of Sid the sloth in the 'Ice Age' films (2002-2016) and Bruno in 'Encanto' (2021). Restless versatility defines him.
John Leguizamo
Actor · Producer
Known for
John Leguizamo is a Colombian-born American actor who has spent four decades refusing to be one thing. He cut his teeth in New York theatre with acclaimed one-man Broadway shows about Latino identity, while building an eclectic film career: the vicious Benny Blanco in 'Carlito's Way' (1993), Tybalt in 'Romeo + Juliet' (1996), Toulouse-Lautrec in 'Moulin Rouge!' (2001) and the chop-shop owner Aurelio in 'John Wick' (2014). To an entire generation he is simply the voice of Sid the sloth in the 'Ice Age' films (2002-2016) and Bruno in 'Encanto' (2021). Restless versatility defines him.
Movies: 115 titles
Plays Eumaeus
The Odyssey
2026
Plays Antony Snootley (voice)
Zootopia 2
2025
Plays Sid (voice)
Ice Age
2002
Plays Sid (voice)
Ice Age: Continental Drift
2012
Plays Sid (voice)
Ice Age: Collision Course
2016
Plays Sid (voice)
Ice Age: The Meltdown
2006
Plays Bruno (voice)
Encanto
2021
Plays Movie Star
The Menu
2022
Plays Coverall Man Randy
The Counselor
2013
Plays Val Valenzuela
The Lincoln Lawyer
2011
Plays Aurelio
John Wick
2014
Plays Sid (voice)
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
2009
Plays Aurelio
John Wick: Chapter 2
2017
Plays Burke
Die Hard 2
1990
Plays Scrooge
Violent Night
2022
Plays Beck
Assault on Precinct 13
2005
Producer
Plays Sid (voice)
Ice Age: Boiling Point
2027
Plays Rodrigo
Playing with Fire
2019
Plays Cholo
Land of the Dead
2005
Plays Julian
The Happening
2008
Plays Toulouse-Lautrec
Moulin Rouge!
2001
Plays Javier
Kick-Ass 2
2013
Plays Felix Ramirez
Collateral Damage
2002
Plays Det. Simon Perez
Righteous Kill
2008
Plays Benny Blanco
Carlito's Way
1993
Plays Rose
American Ultra
2015
Plays Rat
Executive Decision
1996
Plays Tybalt
Romeo + Juliet
1996
Plays Martin
Chef
2014
Plays Gune (voice)
Titan A.E.
2000
Plays Asbury
Repo Men
2010
Plays Bob Trevino
Bob Trevino Likes It
2025
Plays Freek
Gamer
2009
Plays Dave
Sisters
2015
Plays Liquor Store Gunman
Regarding Henry
1991
Plays Boy in Alley
Out for Justice
1991
Plays Rat #2 (Voice)
Doctor Dolittle
1998
Plays Emir Abreu
The Infiltrator
2016
Plays Alex (voice)
Walking with Dinosaurs
2013
Plays Private Antonio Diaz
Casualties of War
1989
Plays Manny
The Fan
1996
Plays Detective Espada
The Night Clerk
2020
Plays Santiago
Ride Along
2014
Plays Chi-Chi Rodriguez
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
1995
Plays Jimmy Alpha
One for the Money
2012
Producer
Plays Luke
Tin Soldier
2025
Plays Antonio
Sueno
2005
Plays Chancho ("Homo")
Poison
1991
Plays Taylor
Experimenter
2015
Plays Luigi Mario
Super Mario Bros.
1993
TV Shows: 19 titles
Plays Larry Garcia (voice)
The Brothers García
2000
Plays Sir Butterscotch (voice)
Santiago of the Seas
2020
Plays Victor Clemente
ER
1994
Plays Ozzy Delvecchio
Bloodline
2015
Plays Esposito
Smoke
2025
Plays Rob Lopez
The Power
2023
Plays Jake Mendez
The Kill Point
2007
Producer
Plays Gordon Rogers
The Green Veil
2024
Producer
Plays Pablo Escobar Gaviria
Dear Killer Nannies
2026
Plays Jacob Vazquez
Waco
2018
Plays Jacob Vazquez
Waco: The Aftermath
2023
Plays Raymond Santana Sr.
When They See Us
2019
Plays Jack (voice)
The Adventures of Puss in Boots
2015
Plays Orlando Calderone
Miami Vice
1984
Plays Genie of the Lamp / Genie of the Ring
Arabian Nights
2000
Plays Diego
My Name Is Earl
2005
Plays Mr. Buenaventura (voice)
BoJack Horseman
2014
Plays Luís Ramírez (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Gor Koresh
The Mandalorian
2019
Latest Trailers
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The Exorcist: Martyrs
Full Filmography
The Exorcist: Martyrs
Father Sunday
2027
Ice Age: Boiling Point
Sid (voice)
2027
Dear Killer Nannies
Pablo Escobar Gaviria · 8 episodes
2026
The Odyssey
Eumaeus
2026
Smoke
Esposito · 9 episodes
2025
Zootopia 2
Antony Snootley (voice)
2025
Tin Soldier
Luke
2025
Bob Trevino Likes It
Bob Trevino
2025
The Green Veil
Gordon Rogers · 8 episodes
2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Leguizamo and where are they from?
John Leguizamo is 66 years old, born on July 22, 1960 in Bogotá, Colombia.
What are the most famous roles of John Leguizamo?
John Leguizamo is best known for roles in John Wick, John Wick: Chapter 2, Ice Age.
How many movies has John Leguizamo been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), John Leguizamo has appeared in 111 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was John Leguizamo's first movie?
The career of John Leguizamo began with Mixed Blood (1985).
What is John Leguizamo's most recent movie or series?
John Leguizamo's most recent release is The Odyssey, which premiered on July 15, 2026.
What TV shows has John Leguizamo appeared in?
On television, John Leguizamo has appeared in The Mandalorian, BoJack Horseman, American Dad!, My Name Is Earl.
Does John Leguizamo have any upcoming projects?
Yes, John Leguizamo's upcoming work includes: Ice Age: Boiling Point (2027), The Exorcist: Martyrs (2027), Untitled Daniels Event Film (2027).
John Leguizamo
1960-07-22 · Bogotá, Colombia
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.