Héctor Elizondo
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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Héctor Elizondo
Filmography
Movies
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96% |
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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% |
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Music | George (Character) | - | 2021 |
No Score Yet |
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Know Your Enemy | Producer | - | 2019 |
89% |
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The LEGO Batman Movie | Jim Gordon (Voice) | $175.7M | 2017 |
8% |
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Mother's Day | Lance (Character) | $32.5M | 2016 |
83% |
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The Book of Life | Carlos Sanchez (Voice) | $50.1M | 2014 |
74% |
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Go for Sisters | Jorge Moncal (Character) | $56.0K | 2013 |
7% |
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New Year's Eve | Kominsky (Character) | $54.5M | 2011 |
18% |
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Valentine's Day | Edgar (Character) | $110.5M | 2010 |
26% |
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Love in the Time of Cholera | Don Leo (Character) | $4.6M | 2007 |
33% |
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Music Within | Dr. Padrow (Character) | $153.2K | 2007 |
19% |
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Georgia Rule | Izzy (Character) | $18.9M | 2007 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Borinqueneers | Narrator | - | 2007 |
No Score Yet |
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I See You.com | Unknown (Character) | - | 2006 |
5% |
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The Celestine Prophecy | Cardinal Sebastian (Character) | $1.0M | 2006 |
25% |
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Raising Helen | Mickey Massey (Character) | $37.5M | 2004 |
26% |
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The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement | Joe (Character) | $95.1M | 2004 |
60% |
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Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman | Bane (Voice) | - | 2003 |
25% |
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How High | Crew Coach (Character) | $31.2M | 2001 |
76% |
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Tortilla Soup | Martin (Character) | $4.4M | 2001 |
49% |
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The Princess Diaries | Joe (Character) | $108.2M | 2001 |
40% |
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Entropy | The Chairman (Character) | - | 1999 |
46% |
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Runaway Bride | Fisher (Character) | $152.1M | 1999 |
29% |
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The Other Sister | Ernie the Manservant (Character) | $27.8M | 1999 |
No Score Yet |
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Safe House | Dr. Simon (Character) | - | 1998 |
18% |
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Turbulence | Lt. Aldo Hines (Character) | $11.5M | 1997 |
No Score Yet |
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Borrowed Hearts: A Holiday Romance | Javier Del Campo (Character) | - | 1997 |
12% |
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Dear God | Vladek Vidov (Character) | $7.1M | 1996 |
No Score Yet |
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Jonny Quest vs. the Cyber Insects | Chief Atacama (Voice) | - | 1995 |
10% |
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Beverly Hills Cop III | Jon Flint (Character) | $41.5M | 1994 |
3% |
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Getting Even With Dad | Lt. Romayko (Character) | $18.1M | 1994 |
54% |
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Being Human | Dom Paulo (Character) | $1.3M | 1994 |
5% |
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Exit to Eden | Dr. Martin Halifax (Character) | $6.8M | 1994 |
No Score Yet |
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Perfect Alibi | Det. Ryker (Character) | - | 1994 |
No Score Yet |
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Jonny's Golden Quest | Unknown (Voice) | - | 1993 |
No Score Yet |
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Backstreet Justice | Steve Donovan (Character) | - | 1993 |
No Score Yet |
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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 |
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Chains of Gold | Lieutenant Ortega (Character) | - | 1991 |
69% |
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Frankie and Johnny | Nick (Character) | $21.5M | 1991 |
35% |
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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 |
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Samantha | Walter (Character) | - | 1991 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Amazing Stories: The Movie IV | Meadows (Character) | - | 1991 |
No Score Yet |
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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% |
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Pretty Woman | Barney Thompson, Hotel Manager (Character) | $178.4M | 1990 |
33% |
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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 |
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Your Mother Wears Combat Boots | Sergeant Burke (Character) | - | 1989 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Kojak: Ariana | Edson Saunders (Character) | - | 1989 |
23% |
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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% |
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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 |
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Out of the Darkness | Father George (Character) | - | 1985 |
14% |
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Private Resort | The Maestro (Character) | - | 1985 |
85% |
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The Flamingo Kid | Arthur Willis (Character) | - | 1984 |
No Score Yet |
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Power, Passion & Murder | Morris King (Character) | - | 1983 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Women of San Quentin | Capt. Mike Reyes (Character) | - | 1983 |
35% |
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Young Doctors in Love |
Angelo/ |
- | 1982 |
33% |
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The Fan | Police Inspector Raphael Andrews (Character) | - | 1981 |
73% |
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American Gigolo | Detective Sunday (Character) | - | 1980 |
45% |
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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 |
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Diary of the Dead | Stan (Character) | - | 1976 |
43% |
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Report to the Commissioner | Captain D'Angelo (Character) | - | 1975 |
98% |
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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three | Grey (Character) | - | 1974 |
50% |
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Pocket Money | Juan (Character) | - | 1972 |
No Score Yet |
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Valdez Is Coming | Mexican Rider (Character) | - | 1971 |
No Score Yet |
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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 | ||||
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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/ |
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 |