John Leguizamo is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He was born on July 22, 1964, in Bogotá, Colombia, and grew up in Queens, New York City. Leguizamo began his career as a stand-up comedian in the late 1980s and gained recognition for his one-man shows on Broadway, including "Mambo Mouth" and "Spic-O-Rama." Leguizamo has appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career. Some of his most notable roles include playing Luigi in the 1993 film "Super Mario Bros.," Tybalt in Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film "Romeo + Juliet," and John in the 1999 film "The Summer of Sam." He has also lent his voice to animated films such as "Ice Age" and "Rio." In addition to his acting career, Leguizamo is also a writer and producer. He has written and starred in several one-man shows, including "Freak," "Sexaholix," and "Latin History for Morons," which was turned into a Netflix special. He has also written several screenplays, including the 1995 film "Carlito's Way" and the 2005 film "The Honeymooners." Throughout his career, Leguizamo has been recognized for his work with numerous awards and nominations, including a Primetime Emmy Award for his performance in the television miniseries "House of Buggin'" and a Tony Award for his one-man show "Freak."