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Héctor Elizondo

Highest Rated: 98% The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)

Lowest Rated: 3% Getting Even With Dad (1994)

Birthday: Dec 22, 1936

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Birthplace: New York, New York, USA

After more than two decades of work on stage, film and television, versatile supporting actor Hector Elizondo gained widespread recognition in large part due to his recurring collaborations with prolific director Garry Marshall. Having entertained earlier interests in sports, music and dance, Elizondo came to acting relatively late in life, but began making headway with stage roles in such Broadway and off-Broadway productions as "The Great White Hope" and "Steambath" - the latter of which won him an Obie Award. Supporting turns in features like "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" (1974) and "American Gigolo" (1980) provided exposure, but it was the role of a transgender Mafioso in Marshall's feature directorial debut "Young Doctors in Love" (1982) that would alter the trajectory of Elizondo's career from that point forward. Marshall enlisted the chameleon-like actor for virtually every one of his future film projects, although it was Elizondo's performance as a kind-hearted hotel manager in "Pretty Woman" (1990) that made him, if not a household name, an instantly recognizable face. In addition to his continued work with Marshall, he appeared in dozens of other film and television projects, including an award-winning tenure as part of the medical staff on "Chicago Hope" (CBS, 1994-2000). Nearly 30 years after his collaboration with the director first began, Elizondo proved just as dependable and enthusiastic as ever as part of the star-studded cast in Marshall's romantic comedy "New Year's Eve" (2011). Blessed with wit, charm and an impressive range, Elizondo continued to deliver strong, thoughtful performances.

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Highest rated movies

98% 88% The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
Watchlist
96% 80% Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie Watchlist 89% 80% The LEGO Batman Movie Watchlist
85% 55% The Flamingo Kid
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83% 77% The Book of Life
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76% 71% Tortilla Soup
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74% 54% Go for Sisters
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73% 50% American Gigolo
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69% 68% Frankie and Johnny
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64% 68% Pretty Woman Watchlist

Filmography

Movies

Credit
96% 80% Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie Dr. Neven Bell (Character) - 2023
No Score Yet No Score Yet Max & Me Gunter (Voice) - 2023
7% 15% Music George (Character) - 2021
No Score Yet 95% Know Your Enemy Producer - 2019
89% 80% The LEGO Batman Movie Jim Gordon (Voice) $175.7M 2017
8% 44% Mother's Day Lance (Character) $32.5M 2016
83% 77% The Book of Life Carlos Sanchez (Voice) $50.1M 2014
74% 54% Go for Sisters Jorge Moncal (Character) $56.0K 2013
7% 45% New Year's Eve Kominsky (Character) $54.5M 2011
18% 47% Valentine's Day Edgar (Character) $110.5M 2010
26% 45% Love in the Time of Cholera Don Leo (Character) $4.6M 2007
33% 78% Music Within Dr. Padrow (Character) $153.2K 2007
19% 52% Georgia Rule Izzy (Character) $18.9M 2007
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Borinqueneers Narrator - 2007
No Score Yet 29% I See You.com Unknown (Character) - 2006
5% 54% The Celestine Prophecy Cardinal Sebastian (Character) $1.0M 2006
25% 61% Raising Helen Mickey Massey (Character) $37.5M 2004
26% 59% The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement Joe (Character) $95.1M 2004
60% 63% Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman Bane (Voice) - 2003
25% 79% How High Crew Coach (Character) $31.2M 2001
76% 71% Tortilla Soup Martin (Character) $4.4M 2001
49% 68% The Princess Diaries Joe (Character) $108.2M 2001
40% 75% Entropy The Chairman (Character) - 1999
46% 52% Runaway Bride Fisher (Character) $152.1M 1999
29% 71% The Other Sister Ernie the Manservant (Character) $27.8M 1999
No Score Yet 69% Safe House Dr. Simon (Character) - 1998
18% 20% Turbulence Lt. Aldo Hines (Character) $11.5M 1997
No Score Yet 77% Borrowed Hearts: A Holiday Romance Javier Del Campo (Character) - 1997
12% 28% Dear God Vladek Vidov (Character) $7.1M 1996
No Score Yet 50% Jonny Quest vs. the Cyber Insects Chief Atacama (Voice) - 1995
10% 35% Beverly Hills Cop III Jon Flint (Character) $41.5M 1994
3% 25% Getting Even With Dad Lt. Romayko (Character) $18.1M 1994
54% 42% Being Human Dom Paulo (Character) $1.3M 1994
5% 26% Exit to Eden Dr. Martin Halifax (Character) $6.8M 1994
No Score Yet 12% Perfect Alibi Det. Ryker (Character) - 1994
No Score Yet 20% Jonny's Golden Quest Unknown (Voice) - 1993
No Score Yet 40% Backstreet Justice Steve Donovan (Character) - 1993
No Score Yet 47% Paydirt Norman Rutledge (Character) $8.2K 1992
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Burden of Proof Alejandro "Sandy" Stern (Character) - 1992
No Score Yet No Score Yet Mrs. Cage Lieutenant Angel (Character) - 1992
No Score Yet 27% Chains of Gold Lieutenant Ortega (Character) - 1991
69% 68% Frankie and Johnny Nick (Character) $21.5M 1991
35% 47% Necessary Roughness Coach Ed Gennero (Character) $23.6M 1991
No Score Yet No Score Yet Finding the Way Home Ruben (Character) - 1991
No Score Yet 40% Samantha Walter (Character) - 1991
No Score Yet No Score Yet Amazing Stories: The Movie IV Meadows (Character) - 1991
No Score Yet 69% Final Approach Dr. Dio Gottlieb (Character) $52.6K 1991
No Score Yet No Score Yet Sparks: The Price of Passion Vic Ramos (Character) - 1990
64% 68% Pretty Woman Barney Thompson, Hotel Manager (Character) $178.4M 1990
33% 52% Taking Care of Business Warden Toolman (Character) $20.0M 1990
No Score Yet No Score Yet Forgotten Prisoners: The Amnesty Files Hasan Demir (Character) - 1990
No Score Yet 65% Your Mother Wears Combat Boots Sergeant Burke (Character) - 1989
No Score Yet No Score Yet Kojak: Ariana Edson Saunders (Character) - 1989
23% 28% Leviathan G. P. Cobb (Character) $15.4M 1989
No Score Yet No Score Yet Addicted to His Love Det. Currigan (Character) - 1988
No Score Yet No Score Yet Courage Nick Miraldo (Character) - 1986
56% 40% Nothing in Common Charlie Gargas (Character) $32.0M 1986
No Score Yet No Score Yet Murder: By Reason of Insanity Ben Haggarty (Character) - 1985
No Score Yet 75% Out of the Darkness Father George (Character) - 1985
14% 40% Private Resort The Maestro (Character) - 1985
85% 55% The Flamingo Kid Arthur Willis (Character) - 1984
No Score Yet 20% Power, Passion & Murder Morris King (Character) - 1983
No Score Yet No Score Yet Women of San Quentin Capt. Mike Reyes (Character) - 1983
35% 34% Young Doctors in Love Angelo/Angela Bonafetti (Character) - 1982
33% 35% The Fan Police Inspector Raphael Andrews (Character) - 1981
73% 50% American Gigolo Detective Sunday (Character) - 1980
45% 29% Cuba Capt. Raphael Ramirez (Character) - 1979
No Score Yet No Score Yet Thieves Man Below (Character) - 1977
No Score Yet No Score Yet Wanted: The Sundance Woman Pancho Villa (Character) - 1976
No Score Yet 45% Diary of the Dead Stan (Character) - 1976
43% 62% Report to the Commissioner Captain D'Angelo (Character) - 1975
98% 88% The Taking of Pelham One Two Three Grey (Character) - 1974
50% 31% Pocket Money Juan (Character) - 1972
No Score Yet 66% Valdez Is Coming Mexican Rider (Character) - 1971
No Score Yet 78% Deadhead Miles Duke (Character) - 1971
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Impatient Heart Mr. Hernandez (Character) - 1971
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Fat Black Pussycat Unknown (Character) - 1963

TV

Credit
85% 57% B Positive Harry (Guest Star) 2021-2022
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Talk Guest 2021
No Score Yet 81% Last Man Standing Ed (Character) 2011-2021
No Score Yet No Score Yet Elena of Avalor Fiero (Guest Voice) 2016 2018
No Score Yet No Score Yet Mickey and the Roadster Racers Grandpa Beagle (Guest Voice) 2017
53% 61% Cristela Unknown (Guest Star) 2015
84% 72% Grey's Anatomy Unknown (Guest Star) 2007 2009 2011 2013
89% 79% The Legend of Korra Wan Shi Tong (Guest Voice) 2013
No Score Yet 90% American Dad! Himself/Concierge (Guest Voice) 2011
No Score Yet No Score Yet Dora the Explorer Unknown (Guest Voice) 2010
No Score Yet No Score Yet Lopez Tonight Guest 2010
89% 88% Monk Dr. Neven Bell (Guest Star) 2008-2009
55% No Score Yet Cane Pancho Duque (Character) 2007
No Score Yet No Score Yet Century City Marty Constable (Character) 2004-2005
No Score Yet 75% Without a Trace Unknown (Guest Star) 2003
No Score Yet No Score Yet Miracles Unknown (Guest Star) 2003
No Score Yet No Score Yet ¡Mucha lucha! Unknown (Guest Voice) 2002
81% 95% The West Wing Dr. Dalton Millgate (Guest Star) 2002
23% No Score Yet Kate Brasher Joe Almeida (Character) 2001
No Score Yet No Score Yet Chicago Hope Dr. Phillip Watters (Character) 1994-2000
No Score Yet No Score Yet Early Edition Unknown (Guest Star) 1998
No Score Yet No Score Yet Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child Unknown (Voice) 1997
No Score Yet No Score Yet Murphy Brown Unknown (Guest Star) 1997
No Score Yet 78% The New Adventures of Captain Planet Ron (Guest Voice) 1993-1995
No Score Yet 83% Aladdin Unknown (Guest Voice) 1994
82% 93% Picket Fences Unknown (Guest Star) 1994
82% 90% Tales From the Crypt Unknown (Character) 1993
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Equalizer Ray Quintero (Guest Star) 1989
No Score Yet No Score Yet Down and Out in Beverly Hills Dave Whiteman (Character) 1987
No Score Yet No Score Yet Matlock Unknown (Guest Star) 1986
No Score Yet 82% Amazing Stories Unknown (Character) 1986
No Score Yet No Score Yet Foley Square Jesse Steinberg (Character) 1985-1986
97% 85% Hill Street Blues Joe Keenan (Guest Star) 1984
No Score Yet No Score Yet a.k.a. Pablo Unknown (Character) 1984
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Rockford Files John Micelli (Guest Star) 1975 1978
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Dain Curse Ben Feeney (Character) 1978
No Score Yet No Score Yet Kojak Detective Nick Ferro (Guest Star) 1973 1976
No Score Yet 81% Columbo Hassan Salah (Guest Star) 1975
No Score Yet No Score Yet Maude Unknown (Guest Star) 1974
No Score Yet 85% All in the Family Unknown (Guest Star) 1972