John Leguizamo: podcast appearances and interviews

John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and film producer born on July 22, 1960. Starting his career as a stand-up comedian in New York City, he gained prominence through supporting roles in film and television before achieving widespread recognition with major film roles. Notable performances include Luigi in the fantasy adventure Super Mario Bros., Benny Blanco in the crime drama Carlito's Way, and Chi-Chi Rodriguez in the road comedy To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. His filmography also features roles in Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge! Empire, Love in the Time of Cholera, John Wick, and The Menu. As a voice actor, he narrated the sitcom The Brothers García, as well as voicing Sid the Sloth in the Ice Age franchise and Bruno Madrigal in Encanto. Leguizamo has appeared in over 100 films and produced more than 20 films and documentaries, alongside numerous television projects. He has made over 30 television appearances and has written and performed for Broadway, receiving four Tony Award nominations for productions including Freak, Sexaholix, and Latin History for Morons. He was honored with a Special Tony Award in 2018. His television work includes the special Freak, which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance, making him the first Latino to win this award. Leguizamo has also received Emmy nominations for Waco and When They See Us and has appeared on other series such as ER, The Kill Point, Bloodline, and The Mandalorian. In 2023, he hosted the MSNBC documentary series Leguizamo Does America.