Lucas Leguizamo is the son of John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez. The father of Lucas is a popular and successful actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter. Lucas’ dad John Leguizamo shot to fame with his role in Super Mario Bros., Carlito’s Way, and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar.
Lucas Leguizamo: Bio Summary
| Name | Lucas Leguizamo |
| Famous as | son of John Leguizamo |
| Date of birth | December 5, 2000 |
| Place of birth | Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | American |
| Sibling | Allegra Leguizamo |
| Parents | John Leguizamo and Justine Maurer |
| Grandparents | Luz Leguizamo and Alberto Leguizamo |
How Old Is Lucas Leguizamo?
Ryder Lee “Lucas” Leguizamo was born on December 5, 2000, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He will be turning 23 years old in 2023, on 5 December. He was born Ryder Lee Leguizamo to John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez and his wife Justine Maurer. His father is Catholic and his mother is Jewish.
Lucas’ father is an actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter. His mother was a costumer on Carlito’s Way. She worked as a production assistant for The Shadow (1994). Fortunately for Lucas, his parents John Leguizamo and Justine Maurer are still married. They have been married since June 28, 2003.
Lucas Leguizamo’s father used to be married to actress Yelba Osorio but their marriage ended after two years (m. 1994; div. 1996). Lucas is not the only child of his parents. He has an older sister called Allegra Sky Leguizamo. Allegra Leguizamo was born on 23 October 1999 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Lucas Leguizamo’s paternal grandparents are Luz Marina Peláez and Alberto Rudolfo Leguizamo. His grandfather used to be an aspiring film director who studied at Cinecittà in Rome, Italy, but eventually dropped out due to lack of finances. Lucas schooled at The Packer Collegiate Institute.
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Lucas Leguizamo has attended Summit Preparatory School and Solebury School. He graduated from Vassar College in 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government.
Lucas Leguizamo Is A Voice Actor
John Leguizamo’s son Lucas Leguizamo has worked in the entertainment industry as a voice actor. He has voiced characters in Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) and Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012). Aside from being a voice actor, Lucas is said to have ventured into comedy, following in his father’s footsteps.
Lucas Leguizamo’s father John Leguizamo who began his career as a stand-up comedian has mentioned that, he would not prefer his children to do what he does. John Leguizamo said: “I wouldn’t want my two kids doing what I do. I love the art form but not the business. There’s a lot of superficiality.”
“The way women are judged — they have an expiration date. It’s ridiculous. Or you’re too tall, too short. I wouldn’t mind my kids becoming playwrights or screenwriters. Then it’s about the work, not the B.S.” John Leguizamo has appeared in over 100 films, produced over 20 films and documentaries, made over 30 television appearances, and has produced various television projects.
John Leguizamo has appeared in films including 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), Chef (2014), John Wick (2014), John Wick 2 (2017), and The Menu (2022).
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Lucas Leguizamo’s Personal Life
Lucas Leguizamo has worked as an intern at Merrill Lynch. He was also an intern at Comedy Central. He was a digital media consultant at Latin History for Morons Theatre Production. He was a finance intern for the Andrew Yang 2021 Mayoral Campaign. He was a Summer Intern at Scholastic.
Lucas Leguizamo was the founder and designer of ESPOOKI. Lucas is believed to be single. He has not been romantically linked to any woman, not that we know of. There isn’t any information about who he has dated or who he is currently dating. He has never been married before.
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