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John Leguizamo

Biography

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo’s 30-year career in show business has included turns in movies such as Chef, Ride Along, Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge! and Carlito’s Way and onstage in five award-winning one-man shows.

John Leguizamo

    Books by John Leguizamo

    written by John Leguizamo, illustrated by Christa Cassano and Shamus Beyale - Graphic Novel, Memoir, Nonfiction

    In GHETTO KLOWN, celebrated performer John Leguizamo lays bare his early years in blue-collar Queens, his salvation through acting and writing, and his colorful career trajectory. He brings us onto the sets of his films opposite stars such as Al Pacino and Patrick Swayze and with directors such as Baz Luhrmann and Brian De Palma, while also opening up about his offstage life in love and marriage. In this candid graphic novel memoir, Leguizamo offers a strong message of moving beyond self-doubt --- and beyond the doubters --- to claim some happiness.