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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 Pocket Money (1972), The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974), Cuba (1979), American Gigolo (1980), The Flamingo Kid (1984), Taking Care of Business (1990), Pretty Woman (1990), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994), The Princess Diaries (2001), and Love in the Time of Cholera (2007). Elizondo has received an Obie Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two ALMA Awards, and had been nominated for a Drama Desk Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Satellite Award, and five Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Quick facts about Héctor Elizondo

  • Full name: Héctor Elizondo
  • Born: 1936-12-22
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q313433

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Who is Héctor Elizondo?

Héctor Elizondo (born December 22, 1936) is an American character actor.

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Héctor Elizondo is United States.

When was Héctor Elizondo born?

Héctor Elizondo was born on 1936-12-22.

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