John Leguizamo: Ghetto Klown

John Leguizamo: Ghetto Klown

John Leguizamo: Ghetto Klown

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John Leguizamo: Ghetto Klown

2014

1h 33m

6.6(9 votes)

Comedy

Overview

A semi-autobiographical one-man theater show, Klass Klown (later renamed Ghetto Klown), based on his memoir Pimps, Hos, Playa Hatas, and All the Rest of My Hollywood Friends: My Life.

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Silver Lining Entertainment

Cast & Crew

1 member

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John Leguizamo

Self

John Leguizamo

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