Héctor Elizondo
Elizondo in 2012
Born (1936-12-22) December 22, 1936
New York City, U.S.
Other namesHector Elizondo
EducationFiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
Occupations
  • Actor
  • musician
  • television director
Years active1963–present
Spouses
Marie Rivera
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(m. 1956; div. 1957)​
    Marie Mandry
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    (m. 1963; div. 1964)​
      Carolee Campbell
      ​
      (m. 1969)​
      Children1

      Héctor Elizondo (born December 22, 1936) is an American character actor. He is known for playing Phillip Watters in the television series Chicago Hope (1994–2000) and Ed Alzate in the television series Last Man Standing (2011–2021). His film roles include The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974), American Gigolo (1980), Leviathan (1989), Pretty Woman (1990), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994), Runaway Bride (1999), The Princess Diaries (2001), and Valentine's Day (2010).

      Elizondo is the recipient of an Obie Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two ALMA Awards. He has also received nominations for a Drama Desk Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Satellite Award, and five Screen Actors Guild Awards.

      Early life

      Elizondo was born in New York, the son of Carmen Medina Reyes and Martín Echevarría Elizondo, an accountant and notary public.[1][2] His parents were Puerto Ricans of Spanish descent who moved from Puerto Rico to New York City with the hope of finding a better life.[3][4] He grew up on the Upper West Side.[5]

      At a young age, he demonstrated a talent for sports and music. He sang for the Frank Murray Boys' Choir when he was 10 years old. Upon graduating from junior high school in 1950, he enrolled in the High School of the Performing Arts. He also attended another public high school, where he excelled in basketball and baseball. His baseball skills were good enough for him to be scouted by both the San Francisco Giants and the Pittsburgh Pirates.[6] In 1954, Elizondo enrolled in City College of New York, intending to become a history teacher. However, during his freshman year, he became a father and dropped out of college, going to work full-time to support his family. Later, he divorced and gained full custody of his son, Rodd.[6]

      Career

      From 1962 to 1963, Elizondo studied dance at the Ballet Arts Company at Carnegie Hall. During 1962–63, he also studied acting under Mario Stiletti at Stella Adler Theatre Studio when it was located in the Dryden East Hotel on East 39th St. In 1965, he landed a part in the off-Broadway show Kill the One-Eyed Man.[7]

      In 1968, he got a part in the play The Great White Hope.[8] His first major success came when he played "God" in the guise of a Puerto Rican steam room attendant in Steambath, for which he won an Obie Award for his performance. Many of his roles involve playing a friend of or sympathizer to the lead character.

      In 1974, Elizondo played an ex-mafioso-turned-subway hijacker "Mr. Grey" in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three.[9]

      He starred as a Puerto Rican widower on the CBS television series, Popi (1975–76).[10] The short-lived series, which ran for 11 episodes, was one of the first American network television series to feature a Latino theme and cast.[10] In 1975, he portrayed the murderer in an episode of Columbo, "A Case of Immunity". He was a member of the cast of the 1985–86 CBS situation comedy Foley Square, starring Margaret Colin.[9]

      In the 1980s, Elizondo befriended Garry Marshall, who was impressed with his talent. Their first film together was Young Doctors in Love, in which Elizondo displays his guitar-playing talent. His role in Pretty Woman lasted only 10 minutes, but led to a Golden Globe nomination. In 1999, he co-starred in Runaway Bride as Fisher, the husband of the male protagonist's ex. Elizondo has participated in more than 80 films (18 of which have been Marshall's). He appeared in every film that Marshall directed, including a brief appearance as a Portuguese fisherman in Overboard, which starred Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn.[9]

      Elizondo at the premiere for Earth in 2009

      In 2001, he was featured in the short-lived television drama Kate Brasher and portrayed security head Joe in the film The Princess Diaries, a role he reprised in the 2004 sequel, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.[9] As a voice-actor, he played Bane in Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman.[9] He may be best known to television audiences as Dr. Phillip Watters on the CBS television series Chicago Hope created by well-known television creator David E. Kelley. He has won both an Emmy and ALMA award and was nominated for a Satellite Award and several SAG Awards for playing this role. He is one of only two people to remain on the show for its entire run, the other being Adam Arkin.[9]

      On April 30, 2008, USA Network announced that Elizondo would be cast on Monk as Dr. Neven Bell,[11] Adrian Monk's new psychiatrist, following the sudden death of Stanley Kamel, the actor who played Monk's original psychiatrist, earlier that month.[12]

      From 2011 to 2021, Elizondo played Ed Alzate on the Fox (formerly ABC) comedy Last Man Standing, starring Tim Allen and Nancy Travis.[9]

      In January 2023, Elizondo guest voiced a character, Romar Adell, a local of Serenno who went into hiding after the Empire bombarded the planet, on Star Wars: The Bad Batch.[13]

      Personal life

      Elizondo has been married three times. He became a father at the age of 19 with his first wife. His son Rodd was born on September 5, 1956, and died in 2017 at the age of 60. Since 1969, he has been married to Carolee Campbell, an Emmy Award-winning actress who played nurse Carolee Simpson on The Doctors . They live in Sherman Oaks, California.[6]

      In April 2013, Elizondo participated in the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, held at the University of Southern California, promoting children's reading.[14][15] Proud of his Latino heritage, Elizondo does not accept roles that he feels are stereotypical and/or demeaning in any way.[16]

      Filmography

      Film

      Year Title Role Notes
      1963 The Fat Black Pussycat
      1969 The Vixens Inspector
      1970 The Landlord Hector
      1971 Valdez Is Coming Mexican Rider
      1971 Born to Win Vivian
      1972 Deadhead Miles Bad Character
      1972 Pocket Money Juan
      1972 Stand Up and Be Counted Lou Kellerman
      1974 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three Mr. Grey
      1975 Report to the Commissioner Captain D'Angelo
      1976 Diary of the Dead Stan
      1977 Thieves Man Below
      1979 Cuba Capt. Raphael Ramirez
      1980 American Gigolo Det. Sunday
      1981 The Fan Police Insp. Raphael Andrews
      1982 Young Doctors in Love Angelo/Angela Bonafetti
      1984 The Flamingo Kid Arthur Willis
      1985 Private Resort The Maestro
      1986 Nothing in Common Charlie Gargas
      1987 Overboard Garbage Scow Skipper Uncredited
      1988 Astronomy Short film
      1988 Beaches Judge Uncredited
      1989 Leviathan G.P. Cobb
      1990 Pretty Woman Barnard Thompson
      1990 Taking Care of Business Warden Frank Toolman
      1991 Final Approach Dr. Dio Gottlieb
      1991 Necessary Roughness Coach Ed Gennero
      1991 Frankie and Johnny Nick
      1992 There Goes the Neighborhood Norman Rutledge
      1992 Samantha Walter
      1993 Being Human Dom Paulo
      1994 Backstreet Justice Steve Donovan
      1994 Beverly Hills Cop III Jon Flint
      1994 Getting Even with Dad Lt. Romayko
      1994 Exit to Eden Dr. Martin Helifax
      1995 Perfect Alibi Det. Ryker
      1996 Dear God Vladek Vidov
      1997 Turbulence Lt. Aldo Hines
      1999 The Other Sister Ernie
      1999 Entropy The Chairman
      1999 Runaway Bride Fisher
      2001 Tortilla Soup Martin Naranjo
      2001 The Princess Diaries Joe
      2001 How High Bill the Crew Coach
      2003 Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman Bane Voice, direct-to-video[17]
      2004 Raising Helen Mickey Massey Uncredited
      2004 The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement Joe
      2004 ¡Mucha Lucha!: The Return of El Maléfico Ring Announcer Voice[17]
      2006 I-See-You.Com Greg Rishwain
      2006 The Celestine Prophecy Cardinal Sebastian
      2007 Music Within Ben Padrow
      2007 Georgia Rule Izzy
      2007 Love in the Time of Cholera Don Leo
      2010 Valentine's Day Edgar
      2010 New York Street Games Himself/narrator Documentary
      2011 New Year's Eve Lester Kominsky
      2014 The Book of Life Carlos Sanchez Voice[17]
      2016 Mother's Day Lance Wallace
      2017 The Lego Batman Movie Commissioner James Gordon Voice[17]
      2021 Music George
      2021 Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It Himself Documentary

      Television

      Year Title Role Notes
      1967 The Edge of Night Dimitri Unknown episodes
      1969 The Doctors Waiter 2 episodes in March
      1969 The Jackie Gleason Show Episode: "The Honeymooners: Mexican Hat Trick"
      1971 The Impatient Heart Mr. Hernandez Television film
      1972 All in the Family Carlos Mendoza Episode: "The Elevator Story"
      1973, 1976 Kojak Det. Nick Ferro, Carl Dettrow 2 episodes
      1974 Maude Cop Episode: "Speed Trap"
      1975 Baretta Jerry Damon Episode: "The Fire Man"
      1975 Columbo: A Case of Immunity Hassan Salah Television film
      1975, 1978 The Rockford Files John Micelli, Frank Falcone 2 episodes
      1976 Popi Abraham Rodriguez 11 episodes
      1976 Wanted: The Sundance Woman Pancho Villa Television film
      1978 The Dain Curse Ben Feeney Television film
      1978 The Eddie Capra Mysteries Strickland Episode: "Dying Declaration"
      1980 Freebie and the Bean Det. Sgt. Dan "Bean" Delgado 7 episodes
      1982 Medal of Honor Rag Television film
      1982 Bret Maverick Mr. Gomez Episode: "The Hidalgo Thing"
      1982 Honeyboy Emilio Ramirez Television film
      1983 Feel the Heat Monkey Moreno Unknown episodes
      1983 Casablanca Capt. Louis Renault 5 episodes
      1983 Women of San Quentin Capt. Mike Reyes Television film
      1984 a.k.a. Pablo Jose Sanchez/Shapiro 6 episodes
      1984 Hill Street Blues Insp. Joe Keenan Episode: "Ewe and Me, Babe"
      1985 Murder: My Reason of Insanity Ben Haggarty Television film
      1985 Out of the Darkness Father George Television film
      1985–1986 Foley Square Jesse Steinberg 14 episodes
      1986 Courage Nick Miraldo Television film
      1986 Amazing Stories Meadows Episode: "Life on Death Row"
      1986 Matlock Det. Joe Peters Episode: "The Cop"
      1987 Tales from the Hollywood Hills: Natica Jackson Morris King Television film
      1987 Night Heat Detective Hector Gurvin Episode: "The Kid"
      1987 Down and Out in Beverly Hills Dave Whiteman 13 episodes
      1988 Addicted to His Love Det. Currigan Television film
      1989 Kojak: Ariana Edson Saunders Television film
      1989 The Equalizer Ray Quintero Episode: "Past Imperfect"
      1989 Your Mother Wears Combat Boots Sergeant Burke Television film
      1990 Sparks: The Price of Passion Vic Ramos Television film
      1990 Dark Avenger Capt. David Strauss Television pilot
      1990 Forgotten Prisoners: The Amnesty Files Hasan Demir Television film
      1991 Chains of Gold Lt. Ortega Television film
      1991 Finding the Way Home Ruben Television film
      1991–93 The Pirates of Dark Water Ioz Voice, season 1 only
      1992 The Burden of Proof Alejandro "Sandy" Stern Miniseries
      1992 Fish Police Don Calamari Voice, episode: "Beauty's Only Fin Deep"
      1992 Mrs. Cage Lt. Angel Television film
      1993 Jonny's Golden Quest Atacama Voice, television film
      1993 Tales from the Crypt Leo Burn Episode: "As Ye Sow"
      1993 Animaniacs Stradivarius Voice, episode: "The Cat and the Fiddle"[17]
      1993 The Addams Family Ian Thundermane Voice, episode: "Double O Honeymoon"
      1994 Picket Fences Dr. Phillip Watters Episode: "Rebels with Causes"
      1994–95 Aladdin Malcho Voice, 2 episodes
      1994–2000 Chicago Hope Dr. Phillip Watters Main role; 141 episodes
      1995 Batman: The Animated Series Sheldon Fallbrook Voice, episode: "The Terrible Trio"[17]
      1995 Jonny Quest vs. The Cyber Insects Attacama Voice, television film[17]
      1996 Gargoyles Zafiro Voice, episode: "The Green"[17]
      1997 Murphy Brown Himself Episode: "Blind Date"
      1997 Borrowed Hearts Javier Del Campo Television film
      1998 Mikhail Baryshnikov's Stories from My Childhood Voice Episode: "Ivan and His Magic Pony"
      1998 Early Edition Dr. Phillip Watters Episode: "Mum's the Word"
      1998 Safe House Dr. Simon Television film
      2001 Kate Brasher Joe Almeida 6 episodes
      2001–04 American Experience Narrator 2 episodes
      2002 Fidel Eddie Chibas Miniseries
      2002 The West Wing Dr. Dalton Millgate Episode: "Dead Irish Writers"
      2002 Street Time Fariz Hammoud 3 episodes
      2002 What's New, Scooby-Doo? Dr. Guitirrez Voice, episode: "3-D Struction"
      2002 ¡Mucha Lucha! El Fundador Voice, episode: "Our Founder"
      2003 The Dating Experiment Narrator Unknown episodes
      2003 Without a Trace Father Henry Stevens Episode: "Revelations"
      2003 Miracles Father "Poppi" Calero 4 episodes
      2004 Century City Martin Constable 9 episodes
      2004 Jack & Bobby Gerald Cruz Episode: "Chess Lessons"
      2004 Justice League Lt. Kragger Voice, episode: "Starcrossed"[17]
      2004 The Wild Thornberrys Bald Eagle Voice, episode: "Eliza Unplugged"[17]
      2004–06 Justice League Unlimited Lt. Kragger, Hath-Set Voice, 2 episodes[17]
      2006 Avatar: The Last Airbender Wan Shi Tong Voice, episode: "The Library"[17]
      2006 10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America Narrator 10 episodes
      2007 Cane Pancho Duque Main role; 13 episodes
      2007 El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera Justice Jaguar Voice, episode: "The Grave Escape"[17]
      2007–13 Grey's Anatomy Carlos Torres 5 episodes
      2008–09 Monk Dr. Neven Bell 14 episodes
      2010 Dora the Explorer Wishing Wizzle Voice, episode: "Dora's Big Birthday Adventure"[17]
      2010 Go, Diego, Go! King Vicuna Voice, episode: "Diego Rescues Prince Vicuna"
      2011 American Dad! Himself Voice, episode: "Fartbreak Hotel"
      2011 ThunderCats Viragor Voice, episode: "The Forest of Magi Oar"[17]
      2011–21 Last Man Standing Ed Alzate Main role
      2013 The Legend of Korra Wan Shi Tong Voice, episode: "A New Spiritual Age"[17]
      2015 Cristela Ed Alzate Episode: "Last Goose Standing"
      2015 Jake and the Never Land Pirates Captain Colossus Voice, episode: "The Legion of Pirate Villains!"
      2016–18 Elena of Avalor Fiero Voice, 6 episodes[17]
      2017–20 Mickey and the Roadster Racers Grandpa Beagle Voice, 5 episodes
      2021 Explained Narrator 1 episode
      2021–22 B Positive Harry Milton Recurring role; 14 episodes
      2022 Green Eggs and Ham Dooka Voice, 6 episodes
      2023 Star Wars: The Bad Batch Romar Adell Voice, episode: "Ruins of War"[17]
      2023 Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie Dr. Neven Bell TV movie

      Video games

      Year Title Role Notes
      2003 Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu Bane [17]
      2010 Dora the Explorer: Dora's Big Birthday Adventure Wishing Wizzle [17]

      Awards and nominations

      OBIE Award

      • 1971: Won, "Distinguished Performances" – Steambath

      ALMA Awards

      • 1998: Nominated, "Outstanding Individual Performance in a Television Series in a Crossover Role" – Chicago Hope
      • 1998: Nominated, "Outstanding Individual Performance in a Television Series in a Crossover Role" – Turbulence
      • 1998: Won, "Outstanding Actor in a Made-for-Television Movie or Mini-Series" – Borrowed Hearts
      • 1999: Nominated, "Outstanding Individual Performance in a Television Series in a Crossover Role" – Chicago Hope
      • 2000: Nominated, "Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film" – Runaway Bride
      • 2000: Won, "Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series" – Chicago Hope
      • 2002: Nominated, "Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture" – Tortilla Soup

      Emmy Awards

      • 1992: Nominated, "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special" – Mrs. Cage
      • 1995: Nominated, "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series" – Chicago Hope
      • 1996: Nominated, "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series" – Chicago Hope
      • 1997: Won, "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series" – Chicago Hope
      • 1998: Nominated, "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series" – Chicago Hope

      Golden Globe Awards

      • 1991: Nominated, "Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture" – Pretty Woman

      Imagen Foundation Awards

      • 2005: Nominated, "Best Supporting Actor in a Film" – The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

      NCLR Bravo Awards

      • 1996: Nominated, "Outstanding Television Series Actor in a Crossover Role" – Chicago Hope

      Satellite Awards

      • 1997: Nominated, "Best Performance By an Actor in a Television Drama Series" – Chicago Hope

      SAG Awards

      • 1995: Nominated, "Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series" – Chicago Hope
      • 1997: Nominated, "Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series" – Chicago Hope
      • 1998: Nominated, "Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series" – Chicago Hope

      Temecula Valley International Film Festival

      • 2006: Won, "Lifetime Achievement Award"[18]

      See also

      References

      1. ↑ Wagner, Debbie (August 7, 2008). "Mr. Elizondo and the obsessive-compulsive detective". Popentertainment.com. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
      2. ↑ Laezman, Rick (April 1, 2002). "Anger ain't the way to go". Latino Leaders. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved September 19, 2013. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
      3. ↑ "Hector Elizondo: Getting to the Heart of Matters". LA Times. May 19, 1997. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
      4. ↑ "Style Live: Movies & Videos". The Washington Post. July 30, 1999.
      5. ↑ "A Local Kid Makes It to Broadway But Never Forgets His Roots". Upper West Side Rag. March 10, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
      6. 1 2 3 Elizondo profile Archived 2007-01-25 at the Wayback Machine, FortuneCity.com; accessed 2016-03-19.
      7. ↑ ​Héctor Elizondo​ at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
      8. ↑ "The Great White Hope". IBDB.com. Internet Broadway Database.
      9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Hector Elizondo at IMDb
      10. 1 2 "Actress Edith Diaz dies at 70; Credits include 'Sister Act' films and CBS' 'Popi' sitcom". The Hollywood Reporter. 2010-02-08. Retrieved 2010-03-18.
      11. ↑ Keller, Richard (2008-07-08). "Tony Shalhoub and Hector Elizondo talk about season seven of Monk". Tvsquad.com. Retrieved 2013-09-19.
      12. ↑ "Monk TV Series News -Emmy Award-Winner Hector Elizondo To Appear In Monk" (Press release). USA Network. 2008-04-30. Archived from the original on 2008-05-13. Retrieved 2013-09-19.
      13. ↑ "Romar Adell Voice". Behind the Voice Actors. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
      14. ↑ Carrion, Andrea (2013-04-19). "Héctor Elizondo, un apasionado de la lectura". Hoy Los Angeles (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2013-09-19.
      15. ↑ "Authors and Performers". LA Times Festival of Books. Archived from the original on 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2013-12-25.
      16. ↑ Profile, washingtonpost.com; accessed 2016-03-19.
      17. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 "Hector Elizondo (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved September 10, 2023. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
      18. ↑ "Hector Elizondo: Getting to the Heart of Matters". Los Angeles Times. May 19, 1997.
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