Héctor Elizondo
Known for
A distinguished American actor of Puerto Rican and Basque descent, Héctor Elizondo has enjoyed a long and beloved career. Born in New York City in 1936, he is warmly remembered as the wise hotel manager in 'Pretty Woman' (1990), a favourite of director Garry Marshall who cast him repeatedly, and as the head of security in 'The Princess Diaries' (2001). An Emmy winner with a rich stage and screen résumé, he brings warmth, dignity and humour to his roles. A cherished American character actor of enduring class.
Héctor Elizondo
62 Movies
46 Series
A distinguished American actor of Puerto Rican and Basque descent, Héctor Elizondo has enjoyed a long and beloved career. Born in New York City in 1936, he is warmly remembered as the wise hotel manager in 'Pretty Woman' (1990), a favourite of director Garry Marshall who cast him repeatedly, and as the head of security in 'The Princess Diaries' (2001). An Emmy winner with a rich stage and screen résumé, he brings warmth, dignity and humour to his roles. A cherished American character actor of enduring class.
Movies
Plays Jon Flint
Beverly Hills Cop III
1994
Plays The Hotel Manager
Pretty Woman
1990
Plays Jim Gordon (voice)
The Lego Batman Movie
2017
Plays Kominsky
New Year's Eve
2011
Plays Carlos Sanchez (voice)
The Book of Life
2014
Plays Joe
The Princess Diaries
2001
Plays Joe
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
2004
Plays Fisher
Runaway Bride
1999
Plays Edgar
Valentine's Day
2010
Plays Bane (voice)
Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman
2003
Plays Lt. Aldo Hines
Turbulence
1997
Plays Capt. Raphael Ramirez
Cuba
1979
Plays Bill the Crew Coach
How High
2001
Plays Lance Wallace
Mother's Day
2016
Plays Detective Sunday
American Gigolo
1980
Plays George
Music
2021
Plays Mickey Massey
Raising Helen
2004
Plays Man Below
Thieves
1977
Plays Grey
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
1974
Plays C.P. Cobb
Leviathan
1989
Plays Don Leo
Love in the Time of Cholera
2007
Plays Nick
Frankie and Johnny
1991
Plays Coach Ed Gennero
Necessary Roughness
1991
Plays Lieutenant Romayko
Getting Even with Dad
1994
Plays The Maestro
Private Resort
1985
Plays Warden Toolman
Taking Care of Business
1990
Plays Angelo / Angela Bonafetti
Young Doctors in Love
1982
Plays Gunter (voice)
Max & Me
2023
Plays Cardinal Sebastian
The Celestine Prophecy
2006
Plays Izzy
Georgia Rule
2007
Plays Juan
Pocket Money
1972
Plays Ernie
The Other Sister
1999
Plays Charlie Gargas
Nothing in Common
1986
Plays Captain D'Angelo
Report to the Commissioner
1975
Plays Dr. Martin Halifax
Exit to Eden
1994
Plays Vladek Vidov
Dear God
1996
Plays Mexican Rider
Valdez Is Coming
1971
Plays Martin Naranjo
Tortilla Soup
2001
Plays Arthur Willis
The Flamingo Kid
1984
Plays Greg Rishwain
I-See-You.com
2006
Plays Dr. Simon
Safe House
1998
Plays Dom Paulo
Being Human
1994
Plays Police Inspector Raphael Andrews
The Fan
1981
Plays Norman Rutledge
There Goes the Neighborhood
1992
Plays Kragger (voice)
Justice League: Starcrossed - The Movie
2004
Plays Hector
The Landlord
1970
Plays Ben Padrow
Music Within
2007
Plays Vivian
Born to Win
1971
Plays Lieutenant Ortega
Chains of Gold
1991
Plays Jorge Moncal
Go for Sisters
2013
TV Shows
Plays Ed Alzate
Last Man Standing
2011
Plays Ioz (voice)
The Pirates of Dark Water
1991
Plays Harry
B Positive
2020
Plays D.A. Jesse Steinberg
Foley Square
1985
Plays Neven Bell
Monk
2002
Plays Dave Whiteman
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
1987
Plays Pancho Duque
Cane
2007
Plays Dan 'Bean' Delgado
Freebie and the Bean
1980
Plays Martin Constable
Century City
2004
Plays Joe Almeida
Kate Brasher
2001
Plays Calamari (voice)
Fish Police
1992
Plays Dooka (voice)
Green Eggs and Ham
2019
Plays Captain Louis Renault
Casablanca
1983
Plays Carlos Torres
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Fariz Hammoud
Street Time
2002
Plays Poppi Calero
Miracles
2003
Plays Malcho (voice)
Aladdin
1994
Plays Lt. Kragger (voice)
Justice League
2001
Plays The Doctor
American Playhouse
1982
Plays Alejandro 'Sandy' Stern
The Burden of Proof
1992
Plays Ben Feeney
The Dain Curse
1978
Plays Kragger (voice)
Justice League Unlimited
2004
Plays Detective Nick Ferro
Kojak
1973
Plays Frank Falcone
The Rockford Files
1974
Plays Dr. Gutierrez (voice)
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
2002
Plays Senor Gomez
Bret Maverick
1981
Plays Viragor (voice)
ThunderCats
2011
Plays Hassan Salah
Columbo
1971
Plays Wan Shi Tong (voice)
Avatar: The Last Airbender
2005
Plays Hector Elizondo / Concierge (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Latest Trailers
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Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie
Full Filmography
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Romar Adell (voice) · 1 episode
2023
TV
Max & Me
Gunter (voice)
2023
Film
Green Eggs and Ham
Dooka (voice) · 6 episodes
2022
TV
Music
George
2021
Film
B Positive
Harry · 16 episodes
2020–
TV
The Lego Batman Movie
Jim Gordon (voice)
2017
Film
Mother's Day
Lance Wallace
2016
Film
The Book of Life
Carlos Sanchez (voice)
2014
Film
Grey's Anatomy
Carlos Torres · 5 episodes
2006–2013
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Héctor Elizondo and where are they from?
Héctor Elizondo is 89 years old, born on December 22, 1936 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Héctor Elizondo?
Héctor Elizondo is best known for roles in Pretty Woman, The Lego Batman Movie, The Princess Diaries.
How many movies has Héctor Elizondo been in?
Over a 63-year career (since 1963), Héctor Elizondo has appeared in 62 movies and 45 TV shows.
What was Héctor Elizondo's first movie?
The career of Héctor Elizondo began with The Fat Black Pussycat (1963).
What is Héctor Elizondo's most recent movie or series?
Héctor Elizondo's most recent release is Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie, which premiered on December 8, 2023.
What TV shows has Héctor Elizondo appeared in?
On television, Héctor Elizondo has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Avatar: The Last Airbender, American Dad!, The Legend of Korra.
Héctor Elizondo
1936-12-22 · New York City, New York, USA
Héctor Elizondo (born December 22, 1936) is an American actor. Elizondo excelled in sports and later contemplated becoming an educator. Elizondo's first major role was that of "God" in a play for which he won an Obie Award. Since then Elizondo has participated in over eighty films and has made numerous television appearances, including his Emmy Award-winning role on the series Chicago Hope.Héctor Elizondo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.