John Leguizamo's parents knew the 'American dream hustle.' That informed his new play toggle caption Tony Powell/Arena Stage Actor and playwright John Leguizamo has built a career out of transforming himself into characters modeled after Latino Americans he's known: a slick playboy, a nerdy hip hop dancer, a trans prostitute, his own mother and father, his deaf gay uncle, his …
John Leguizamo is tired of the omission of Latino stories in American history. The award-winning actor and producer is the host and force behind a new PBS series, “American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos,” premiering Sept. 27. Directed by Ben DeJesus, the three-part show follows the “Freak” comedian as he explores threads of Latino American history often cut from …
Actor John Leguizamo's new TV docuseries spotlights Latino culture Enlarge this image toggle caption Courtesy of MSNBC Courtesy of MSNBC John Leguizamo has appeared in 100 films, produced more than 20 films and documentaries, and made dozens of TV appearances. Sponsor Message In a new MSNBC docuseries, the Emmy-winning actor and producer travels to cultural hotspots in New York, Miami, …
