John Leguizamo books in order
American actor, comedian, producer, and writer
- Born
- 1964
- Country
- Colombia
- Books
- 7
John Leguizamo has published 3 novels, 1 non-fiction book, 1 play and 2 other books, beginning with Mambo Mouth (1993). The best-known is Pimps, Hos, Playa Hatas, and All the Rest of My Hollywood Friends (2006). The latest is Ghetto Klown (2019).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with John Leguizamo
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Pimps, Hos, Playa Hatas, and All the Rest of My Hollywood Friends
John Leguizamo's most-read book.
Newest
Ghetto Klown
Published 2019.
Standalone novels in order
Pimps, Hos, Playa Hatas, and All the Rest of My Hollywood Friends (2006)
The Works of John Leguizamo (2007)
Ghetto Klown (2019)
Non-fiction in order
Freak (1997)
Plays in order
Mambo Mouth (1993)
Other books in order
Latin History for Morons - Signature Acting Edition (2024)
Kiki and the Can (2026)
About John Leguizamo
John Alberto Leguizamo Peláez is a Colombian and American comedian, actor and filmmaker. He has received various accolades, including a Special Tony Award in 2018 for his body of theatre work and for bringing diverse stories to Broadway theatre.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
John Leguizamo FAQ
- How many books has John Leguizamo written?
- John Leguizamo has published 3 novels, 1 non-fiction book, 1 play and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Leguizamo's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Pimps, Hos, Playa Hatas, and All the Rest of My Hollywood Friends.
- What is John Leguizamo's latest book?
- Ghetto Klown (2019).
- What is John Leguizamo's most famous book?
- Pimps, Hos, Playa Hatas, and All the Rest of My Hollywood Friends (2006) is John Leguizamo's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.