John Leguizamo Interview: How he Pissed Off Al Pacino + His Best & Most Difficult Roles
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- The hilarious John Leguizamo hung out on Sway in the Morning and he brought his jokes with him! Promoting his new movie, American Ultra, hitting theaters today, John tells us this was the most fun he's ever had making a movie.
John is seasoned, both as a comedian and an actor, and opens up about filming Carlitos Way and pissing off Al Pacino, turning down the role of Tom Hank's boyfriend in Philadelphia for Super Mario Brothers, and the most difficult role he's ever played.
Watch above and keep an eye out for his new stand-up show, "Latin History for Dummies."
American Ultra is in theaters now.
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Benny Blanco from the Bronx, Vinny who betrayed Ritchie from Summer of Sam, and Clown from Spawn...John Leguizamo awesome underrated actor!
Charlie Luciano i really hated this fucker for betraying richie tringale
wow summer of sam it came out when we thought the world was ending
You forgot the pest! Best role, lol
Damn he betrayed someone in "Summer of Sam", too. I just watched Carlito's Way; this man must always be playing betrayers
John Wick.
"You stole John Wick's Car".
John Leguizamo is one of the best entertainers of all time......, he has MAD Talent!
since 1992
Extremely underrated. Love this brotha
100th like 👍😎
So it's not happy talent?
Sicilians and Puerto Ricans look like twin nationalities
12:45 he talks about Al Pacino
thank you Lol
freshramses THANK YOU!!! Lol
Thank you, that's what the headline was about!
Thank you man.
Thank you damnit lol
the most underrated character actor of our time ....
***** Agreed. John is a very talented man and Hollywood is too stupid to realize that.
***** He is no A grade actor, he is decent.
blackstersherron He is far from decent. Have you even seen his body of work?
John is a great actor, and I'm surprised many people don't even know who he is. He has a certain charisma you just can't fake.
BoomShakaLaka Thank you, my thoughts exactly.
Johnny Legs...I was an extra for "Carlito's Way" and I remember hating the guy until one morning he actually invited me and my cousin, who was also an extra, to breakfast.
Coolest guy EVER.
So all it takes to change your mind is food? Because same 👌🏻
Remember him: Benny Blanco from the Bronx.
Why u hate him initially
@@broman7271 It was said in the interview: John was there to steal the movie, kept "ruining" takes by doing improv, making the day longer than it needed to be.
@@hughtube5154 the director encouraged him to improvise
Remember me?! Benny Blanco from the Bronx. Classic line 👌
@Rich8927 I remember watching the movie Carlito got killed by him I was like Remake See another one.
I've heard John Leguizamo interviewed several times over the years, he is on my Mount Rushmore of interesting storytellers. Right up there with Mike Tyson, Joe Rogan, Joey Diaz, Charlie Murphy, and Henry Rollins. These guys have really LIVED.
john is top-tier talent/actor. I first saw him in movie empire and then i saw him in the 80's show Miami Vice.
1st time I was actually introduced to John was empire .. Then I found out He was actually a comedian .. Dude is real
John Leguizamo an OG
+Westendbuddah hahahahaha yeah
Facts
he had a sketch comedy show on fox in the early 90's called "House of Bugging". i think it only lasted 1 season, but the shit was funny as hell.
I watched it.
Yeah and it turned into mad tv
It was dope af
@@steviegotjokes2323 In living color not mad tv I believe
@@Theophilus1st nah in living color stayed in living color , house of buggin was first then they took it from leguizamo changed the name and made it mad tv
It's amazing how people can act in comedies & dramas very very well, like being able to balance being a comedic actor and a dramatic actor very well that's talent
"Do you know who this man is? This man here is the JP Morgan of the smack business"
Kay Klas "1st time i ever heard that"
Kay Klas
i seen that movie for the first time last week... i watched it like three times since.... you dont know how awesome this comment is to me
"Oh just 2 minutes Mr Brigante, that's all"
"You over man; you in the history books that's what you are so you know what, you better kill me now cause if I ever see you again Ima fucking kill you".
Great fun interview. Leguizamo is a huge creative talent whether certain individuals want to acknowledge him or not.
John Leguizamo is one of my most favorite comedian/actor. I watch his comedy specials whenever they're on. John and Al Pacino signed my science homework in high school. Pointed me out for it. "A+++" he wrote. The real "A" didn't matter.
minishking1 Great story yo! That's supa dope!!
The Pest is one of my favorite movies
Kevin Bell My man!!!! That's my shit lolol
My favorite movie
I was one of the 5 people who saw it on the movie theaters.
fuck off normie
I LIIIIIKKKE TOOO!!!! party with my peeps cruise and creep
I watch John Leguizamo interviews because he always spills the beans about the “drama” behind the scenes😂 the guys been everywhere 😂 it’s awesome!
I wish he'd get more shine today though. Same with Cedric The Entertainer
John definitely KILT it as Benny Blanco -- love that Pacino wasn't even the director but was screaming "CUT" LMFAO
John Leguizamo is one of my fave entertainers 🤗
Remember me, Benny Blanco from the Bronx.....
This was an unexpectedly funny interview! John is an 90s OG
Man I love John, this guy is mad cool and mad mature at the same time. Dude, God Bless.
John is my dude! Growing up as an Asian American kid in the 90s I'd never seen anyone who looked like me on American TV. John Leguizamo was the closest thing to looking like me so he was very inspirational to me.
Ps. I should've never watched House of Buggin' and the Pest as a kid. I'd probably be a sane person these days had I didn't hahahaha no regrets.
He blew up J.Lo and Clooney's spot.....that wasn't public info
John saved the interview from being a disaster. If it would have been a more quiet guest, this would be a tough interview
mad underrated
If it wasn't for Super Mario Bros. I wouldn't never been a fan so quick.
He was great in Empire movie and in Carlito’s Way Benny Blanco from the Bronx’s!!!
He seems like the most fun and the most annoying person to work with 😂😂😂
The best comic/actors (in no order) have to be: Robin Williams, Jim Carey, John Leguizamo. And Mike Epps is stepping his acting chops up too. Hope he gets that Richard Pryor biopic.
Michael Jones bro dont forget george carlin he mostly became a preacher of wisdom at the end of his career
Michael Jones you’re forgetting Pryor.. Williams stole all his material never was original
Crazy..that's the same list I have. Til this day man.
I simply adore John Leguizamo❤❤❤❤
His part in "Moulin Rouge", playing Henri de Toulouse Lautrec was amazing!
leguizamo = legend
John was great in "Summer of Sam".
Glad to hear John mention "Hanging with the Homeboyz", it's an underrated gem that in my opinion is Leguizamo best performance, along with "Causalities of War".
I saw one of John's live performances in NYC. He talked Carlito's Way and being on set with Al Pacino and how Al was like, "John! What the F*ck!?" It was hysterical. John puts on a great one-man show.
He never ages
Man I still can't stand this dude cuz he played Benny Blanco from the Bronx!! I don't know why I just do lmao!
Benny Blanco 💯
I love this man!
John, one of my all time favorites and undeniably a Newyorican through and through
Loved his role in Empire and his one man Broadway show was pretty creative and dope
Which one?
I love how John pronounces his real last name the right way....Such a nice, distinct surname!!!
Did you see him dancing with Kelly Ripa Consuelos!!!! Wowza!!!
I would love to travel to LA and actually work with him in a film or TV series. I am a huge fan of John Leguizamo's work
Love John very talented actor.
Chi Chi! ..."P to the R to the I to the ncess"🤣💀☠️
if anyone gets a chance, look up john's movie "where god left his shoes", thats the role that really convinced me leguizamo is one of the greatest
🕺🏾I Grew Up On This Guy Right Here😃My Favorite Movies From Him Was Empire N Pest!!!!!😄
dude is mad funny
💨💨”You over man!” - Benny Blanco from the Bronx meant every word.
Big Facts 💪🏾🦍😤 he applied pressure “You in the Fuckin history books” -Benny Blanco 💨🔫💯
Big Fan of His work in Empire 2002!
"Naw, you stay here.. " - Benny Blanco!
His part in Pest when he was faking talking Chinese to a Chinese guy!!! Omg
Can’t repeat that today!!
became a fan when I seen the movie The Pest when I was younger shit was great lol and upload Mike Rap interview
bobby light Bro The Pest is amazing seriously, that movie was like my childhood lol
6:55-7:05 😂😂🤣✌🏾 This is True tbh it some ways were relatable. Love to the Latin people
"Carlito's Way", "Pest", "Empire", as well as his standup/monologues "Freak", & Sexaholics" are all classics
Violeytor whas the Best evil clown!!
Remember me Benny Blanco from the Bronx
My fav actor
This guy sets the pace for John Wick. He's the real MVP of that movie
One the greatest actors ever! HUGE fan! Excellent director too!
House of Buggin' needs to come back!!
J. Leguizamo is so under rated. Gotta luv him.
"D..E...D, dead" -John (clown from spawn)
Seeing Heather B and John Leguizamo, both ‘90s legends, is everything.
Jim Carey, Tom Hanks, great comedy/ Drama actors. John I saw you on college point Blvd, Queens NY, visiting your family, my neighbors at the time.
one of my fav actors
Oh by the way people sometimes tell me about this "epic movie called THE JERK" and everytime they say that I say "i didn't see the jerk but there's is a legendary movie with John L. called the pest and I watched it when I was a kid and 15 years later its so memorable that I'm still talking about it"
I loved this one Stand-Up he did, I forgot the name of it though.
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"Freak", 1998. He should have won a Tony Award
Benny Blanco from the Bronx, FOREVA!!
The Pest is my shit and his scene with Martin Lawrence pretending to be Arabian in What's The Worst That Could Happen is one of my favorite scenes.
Empire is one of my fav movies, Victor fuckin Rosa!!
Loved him in the movie "Pest". Find it and watch it now.
"Hey Mr. Brigante that's the second time you turn me down for a drink, whatsda matter you don't like my champagne?".
one of my favourite actor/comedians
John was good inventing stuff, his Benny Blanco from the Bronx made a legend.
Benny Blanco from the Bronx
Gr8 interview.
John you're my favorite.
Hanging with the homeboys
Great movie!
Benny Blanco from the bronx
The Pest... and John Leguizamo are so underrated
13:00 Pacino story. You're welcome.
I've been a fan since The Pest. John was hilarious in that movie!
dramatic actor? check
action actor ? check
comedian? check
Jhon is a great Actor overall he deserves more recognition
I'll always remember him as Luigi, and Pestario Vargas! :D
Those movies are stilll incredibly entertaining.
I love King of the Jungle and Summer of Sam especially. Grew up with those movies.
i don't know about best character actor of all time but IMO, definitely underrated. One of my favorites is Executive Decision. Good movie
John Legs and Gumbo.... LMAO
I love that guy lol hes Luigi from Mario Bros the movie. The clown in spawn and when I was a kid my father was watching a stand up comedy of him called Sexaholic lol
He's Benny Blanco from the Bronx.
YEA!!! SID THE SLOTH!!!! LOVE HIM!!!! FROM ICE AGE!!!! MY BOO!!
I seen this dude in the early 90's i think it was the one man show. Extreme talent. This was before all the acting. no one knew who he was like that.
Jeez sugar. Your hands is taking away from ya awesome interview. lol
That was actually the right attitude for Benny. He wanted to take over. Ego out of control.
Great actor !!!
Good interview! he's real as hell haa
I love Heather B. True Brooklyn MC
John Leguizamo is awesome man
I love his movies even Super Mario Bros 😍 I 1st saw him as Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet which is amazing
10:52 can we talk about something else lady lol
John Leguizamo - Go Jets