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Héctor Elizondo

Acting Born Dec 22, 1936 New York City, New York, USA 162 credits

Biography

Héctor Elizondo, born December 22, 1936, in New York City, New York, is an American actor. Early in life he excelled in sports and considered a career in education. His first major theatrical role was portraying “God,” a performance that earned him an Obie Award. Elizondo has appeared in more than eighty films and amassed over one hundred fifty credited roles across film and television. He is known for numerous television appearances, notably his Emmy Award‑winning performance on the series Chicago Hope. He has also been nominated for a Golden Globe. His career spans several decades and includes work as a male actor in both cinema and TV.

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Career

Career overview

Héctor Elizondo, born on December 22, 1936, in New York City, New York, is an American actor whose career spans several decades. Before turning to performance, he excelled in sports and at one point contemplated a career in education. His breakthrough onstage came when he portrayed “God” in a theatrical production, a role that earned him an Obie Award and marked his first major professional achievement.

Following his early success in theater, Elizondo transitioned to screen work, appearing in more than eighty films and a substantial number of television series. His extensive body of work includes a variety of supporting and character roles that have contributed to his reputation as a versatile and reliable performer. In television, he is perhaps best known for his Emmy Award‑winning performance on the medical drama Chicago Hope, a role that highlighted his skill in dramatic storytelling.

In addition to his Emmy recognition, Elizondo has been nominated for a Golden Globe, underscoring his continued relevance and respect within the industry. Over the course of his career he has amassed over one hundred fifty credited appearances, reflecting a prolific and enduring presence in both film and television.

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Max & MeMr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie
Star Wars: The Bad BatchMusicRita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
B PositiveThe Happy Days of Garry Marshall
Green Eggs and HamThe Movies That Made Us
Explained
The Lego Batman Movie
Mother's Day
The Book of Life
Go for Sisters
The Legend of Korra
Last Man StandingThunderCatsNew Year's EveKnight to D7
Valentine's DayNew York Street GamesBig Sur: Wild California
CaneLove in the Time of CholeraGeorgia RuleMusic Within
The Celestine ProphecyI-See-You.com
Grey's AnatomyAmerican Dad!Avatar: The Last AirbenderMucha Lucha: The Return of El Malefico
Justice League UnlimitedJustice League UnlimitedThe Princess Diaries 2: Royal EngagementJack & BobbyRaising Helen
MiraclesBatman: Mystery of the Batwoman
MonkWithout a TraceWhat's New, Scooby-Doo?Street Time¡Mucha Lucha!
Good Day LiveThe Princess DiariesJustice LeagueHow HighDinner for Five
The West WingThe Late Late Show with Craig KilbornRunaway BrideThe Other SisterEntropy
The Wild ThornberrysSafe House
TurbulenceBorrowed Hearts
Early EditionDear God
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildPerfect AlibiJonny Quest vs. the Cyber Insects
Chicago HopeGargoylesAladdinAladdinBeverly Hills Cop III
Batman: The Animated SeriesPicket FencesMrs. CageThere Goes the NeighborhoodFish Police
The Pirates of Dark WaterFrankie and JohnnyNecessary RoughnessFinding the Way HomeChains of Gold
Pretty WomanTaking Care of BusinessDark AvengerSparks: The Price of PassionForgotten Prisoners: The Amnesty Files
Tales from the CryptLeviathanKojak: ArianaYour Mother Wears Combat Boots
American ExperienceBeachesAddicted to His LoveAstronomy

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