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Héctor Elizondo
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Héctor Elizondo

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Born 1936 · New York City, New York, USA · Active 1956–2023

Héctor Elizondo, born in 1936, is an American actor known for his compelling performances in cult films. He appears in The Fat Black Pussycat (1963) and Valdez Is Coming (1971), where he brings a unique presence to the screen. With a career spanning decades, Elizondo has navigated various genres, including the erotic comedy of Private Resort (1985) and the dark satire of The Fan (1981). His versatility and depth make him a significant figure in the exploration of cult and exploitation cinema.

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Private Resort

Private Resort

1985 ★ 5.7
as The Maestro

Chasing women for the weekend at a luxurious Miami resort, teen buddies Ben and Jack get more than they bargained for after crossing paths with a crafty criminal.

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Young Doctors in Love (1982) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Young Doctors in Love
1982 · ★5.0
The Landlord (1970) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Landlord
1970 · ★6.0
Valdez Is Coming (1971) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Valdez Is Coming
1971 · ★6.0
The Fan (1981) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Fan
1981 · ★5.0
The Fat Black Pussycat (1963) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Fat Black Pussycat
1963 · ★3.0
Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Grey's Anatomy (2005)
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Pretty Woman (1990)
Pretty Woman
1990
The Lego Batman Movie (2017)
The Lego Batman Movie
2017
The Princess Diaries (2001)
The Princess Diaries
2001
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)
Avatar: The Last Airbender
2005
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
2004

Filmography

159 credits
2020s 7 credits
2023
Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie as Neven Bell
Movie ★ 6.9
2023
Max & Me as Gunter (voice)
Movie
2021
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It as Self
Movie ★ 7.5
2021
Music as George
Movie ★ 5.2
2021
Star Wars: The Bad Batch as Romar Adell (voice)
TV ★ 8.2
2020
The Happy Days of Garry Marshall as Self
Movie ★ 8.0
2020
B Positive as Harry
TV ★ 6.3
2010s 15 credits
2019
The Movies That Made Us as Self
TV ★ 7.3
2019
Green Eggs and Ham as Dooka (voice)
TV ★ 8.0
2018
Explained as Narrator (voice)
TV ★ 7.5
2017
The Lego Batman Movie as Jim Gordon (voice)
Movie ★ 7.2
2016
Mother's Day as Lance Wallace
Movie ★ 6.0
2014
The Book of Life as Carlos Sanchez (voice)
Movie ★ 7.5
2013
Go for Sisters as Jorge Moncal
Movie ★ 6.0
2012
The Legend of Korra as Wan Shi Tong (voice)
TV ★ 8.2
2011
New Year's Eve as Kominsky
Movie ★ 5.9
2011
Knight to D7 as Grandpa Binks
Movie
2011
Last Man Standing as Ed Alzate
TV ★ 7.3
2011
ThunderCats as Viragor (voice)
TV ★ 7.9
2010
Valentine's Day as Edgar Paddington
Movie ★ 5.9
2010
New York Street Games as Self
Movie
2010
Big Sur: Wild California as Narrator
Movie ★ 5.7
2000s 34 credits
2007
Love in the Time of Cholera as Don Leo
Movie ★ 6.7
2007
Georgia Rule as Izzy
Movie ★ 6.0
2007
Music Within as Ben Padrow
Movie ★ 6.4
2007
Cane as Pancho Duque
TV ★ 5.8
2006
I-See-You.com as Greg Rishwain
Movie ★ 4.9
2006
The Celestine Prophecy as Cardinal Sebastian
Movie ★ 5.2
2005
Mucha Lucha: The Return of El Malefico as Narrator / Ring Announcer (voice)
Movie ★ 7.0
2005
Avatar: The Last Airbender as Wan Shi Tong (voice)
TV ★ 8.8
2005
American Dad! as Hector Elizondo / Concierge (voice)
TV ★ 7.0
2005
Grey's Anatomy as Carlos Torres
TV ★ 8.2
2004
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement as Joe
Movie ★ 6.7
2004
Justice League: Starcrossed - The Movie as Kragger (voice)
Movie ★ 8.1
2004
Raising Helen as Mickey Massey
Movie ★ 6.1
2004
Remember the Alamo as Narrator
Movie ★ 10.0
2004
On the Set: The Princess Diaries 2 – Royal Engagement as Self
Movie ★ 7.6
2004
Jack & Bobby
TV ★ 7.3
2004
Century City as Martin Constable
TV ★ 6.0
2004
Justice League Unlimited as Kragger (voice)
TV ★ 8.3
2004
Justice League Unlimited as Hath-Set (voice)
TV ★ 8.3
2003
Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman as Bane (voice)
Movie ★ 6.7
2003
Miracles as Poppi Calero
TV ★ 8.1
2002
Zoot Suit Riots as Narrator (voice)
Movie ★ 7.0
2002
¡Mucha Lucha!
TV ★ 8.1
2002
What's New, Scooby-Doo? as Dr. Gutierrez (voice)
TV ★ 7.8
2002
Monk as Neven Bell
TV ★ 8.0
2002
Without a Trace as Henry Stevens
TV ★ 7.3
2002
Street Time as Fariz Hammoud
TV ★ 2.5
2001
How High as Bill the Crew Coach
Movie ★ 6.4
2001
The Princess Diaries as Joe
Movie ★ 7.0
2001
Tortilla Soup as Martin Naranjo
Movie ★ 6.4
2001
Dinner for Five
TV ★ 8.3
2001
Kate Brasher as Joe Almeida
TV ★ 10.0
2001
Good Day Live as Self
TV ★ 3.8
2001
Justice League as Lt. Kragger (voice)
TV ★ 8.2
1990s 41 credits
1999
Runaway Bride as Fisher
Movie ★ 6.1
1999
The Other Sister as Ernie
Movie ★ 6.4
1999
Entropy as The Chairman
Movie ★ 5.9
1999
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn as Self
TV ★ 5.2
1999
The West Wing as Dalton Millgate
TV ★ 8.3
1998
Safe House as Dr. Simon
Movie ★ 6.2
1998
The Wild Thornberrys as Bald Eagle (voice)
TV ★ 7.0
1997
Turbulence as Lt. Aldo Hines
Movie ★ 5.4
1997
Borrowed Hearts as Javier Del Campo
Movie ★ 6.5
1996
Dear God as Vladek Vidov
Movie ★ 5.5
1996
Early Edition as Dr. Philip Watters
TV ★ 7.4
1995
Perfect Alibi as Det. Ryker
Movie ★ 4.0
1995
Jonny Quest vs. the Cyber Insects as Chief Atacama
Movie ★ 8.7
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as El Rey Marti (voice)
TV ★ 6.3
1994
Beverly Hills Cop III as Jon Flint
Movie ★ 5.9
1994
Exit to Eden as Dr. Martin Halifax
Movie ★ 4.2
1994
Backstreet Justice as Steve Donovan
Movie ★ 3.7
1994
Being Human as Dom Paulo
Movie ★ 5.2
1994
Getting Even with Dad as Lt. G. Romayko
Movie ★ 5.3
1994
Gargoyles as Zafiro (voice)
TV ★ 8.1
1994
Aladdin
TV ★ 7.0
1994
Chicago Hope as Phillip Watters
TV ★ 7.3
1994
Aladdin as Malcho (voice)
TV ★ 7.0
1992
Samantha as Walter
Movie ★ 4.8
1992
Mrs. Cage as Lieutenant Angel
Movie ★ 7.0
1992
There Goes the Neighborhood as Norman Rutledge
Movie ★ 5.5
1992
Fish Police as Calamari (voice)
TV ★ 5.7
1992
Batman: The Animated Series as Fallbrook (voice)
TV ★ 8.6
1992
The Burden of Proof as Alejandro 'Sandy' Stern
TV ★ 3.9
1992
Picket Fences as Dr. Phillip Watters
TV ★ 7.5
1991
Frankie and Johnny as Nick
Movie ★ 6.8
1991
Necessary Roughness as Coach Ed Gennero
Movie ★ 5.5
1991
Final Approach as Dr. Dio Gottlieb
Movie ★ 6.2
1991
Chains of Gold as Lieutenant Ortega
Movie ★ 5.5
1991
Finding the Way Home as Ruben Lazarado
Movie ★ 8.3
1991
The Pirates of Dark Water as Ioz (voice)
TV ★ 7.6
1990
Pretty Woman as The Hotel Manager
Movie ★ 7.4
1990
Taking Care of Business as Warden Toolman
Movie ★ 6.3
1990
Forgotten Prisoners: The Amnesty Files as Hasan Demir
Movie ★ 9.0
1990
Sparks: The Price of Passion as Vic Ramos
Movie ★ 6.0
1990
Dark Avenger as Captain David Strauss
Movie ★ 4.6
1980s 33 credits
1989
Leviathan as C.P. Cobb
Movie ★ 6.0
1989
Your Mother Wears Combat Boots as Sergeant Burke
Movie ★ 6.0
1989
Kojak: Ariana as Edson Saunders
Movie ★ 7.5
1989
Tales from the Crypt as Leo Burns (segment "As Ye Sow")
TV ★ 8.0
1988
Addicted to His Love as Det. Currigan
Movie ★ 7.0
1988
Astronomy as Mr. Fisk
Movie ★ 10.0
1988
Beaches as Judge (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1988
American Experience as Narrator (voice)
TV ★ 6.6
1987
Tales from the Hollywood Hills: Natica Jackson as Morris King
Movie ★ 7.4
1987
Overboard as Garbage Scow Skipper (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1987
Down and Out in Beverly Hills as Dave Whiteman
TV ★ 6.0
1986
Nothing in Common as Charlie Gargas
Movie ★ 5.9
1986
Courage as Nick Miraldo
Movie ★ 6.8
1986
Matlock as Joe Peters
TV ★ 7.1
1985
Private Resort● as The Maestro
Movie ★ 5.7
1985
Out of the Darkness as Father George
Movie ★ 6.7
1985
Murder: By Reason of Insanity as Ben Haggarty
Movie ★ 5.7
1985
The Equalizer as Ray Quintero
TV ★ 7.1
1985
Foley Square as D.A. Jesse Steinberg
TV ★ 7.0
1985
Amazing Stories as Meadows
TV ★ 7.5
1985
Night Heat
TV ★ 7.0
1984
The Flamingo Kid as Arthur Willis
Movie ★ 6.0
1984
a.k.a. Pablo
TV ★ 6.7
1983
Women of San Quentin as Capt. Mile Reyes
Movie ★ 5.0
1983
Casablanca as Captain Louis Renault
TV ★ 6.0
1983
Reading Rainbow as Self - Narrator (voice)
TV ★ 8.3
1982
Young Doctors in Love● as Angelo / Angela Bonafetti
Movie ★ 5.3
1982
Honeyboy as Emilio Ramirez
Movie ★ 10.0
1981
The Fan● as Police Inspector Raphael Andrews
Movie ★ 5.9
1981
Hill Street Blues
TV ★ 7.6
1981
Bret Maverick as Senor Gomez
TV ★ 6.2
1980
American Gigolo as Detective Sunday
Movie ★ 6.2
1980
Freebie and the Bean as Dan 'Bean' Delgado
TV ★ 6.8
1970s 26 credits
1979
Cuba as Capt. Raphael Ramirez
Movie ★ 5.5
1978
The Eddie Capra Mysteries
TV ★ 6.5
1978
The Dain Curse as Ben Feeney
TV ★ 6.5
1977
Thieves as Man Below
Movie ★ 4.4
1976
Diary of the Dead as Stan
Movie ★ 7.1
1976
Wanted: The Sundance Woman as Pancho Villa
Movie ★ 6.7
1976
Popi as Abraham Rodriguez
TV ★ 6.5
1975
Report to the Commissioner as Captain D'Angelo
Movie ★ 6.6
1975
Baretta
TV ★ 6.5
1974
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three as Grey
Movie ★ 7.5
1974
NOVA as Narrator
TV ★ 7.0
1974
The Rockford Files as Frank Falcone
TV ★ 7.6
1974
The Rockford Files as John Micelli
TV ★ 7.6
1973
Kojak as Detective Nick Ferro
TV ★ 7.1
1973
Kojak as Carl Dettrow
TV ★ 7.1
1973
The American Film Institute Salute to ... as Self
TV ★ 6.3
1972
Deadhead Miles as Duke
Movie ★ 6.0
1972
Stand Up and Be Counted as Lou Kellerman
Movie ★ 7.0
1972
Pocket Money as Juan
Movie ★ 5.5
1971
The Impatient Heart as Mr. Hernandez
Movie ★ 8.0
1971
Born to Win as Vivian
Movie ★ 5.3
1971
Valdez Is Coming● as Mexican Rider
Movie ★ 6.3
1971
Columbo as Hassan Salah
TV ★ 8.1
1971
All in the Family as Carlos Mendoza
TV ★ 7.8
1971
Great Performances as Morris King
TV ★ 6.1
1970
The Landlord● as Hector
Movie ★ 5.9
1960s 2 credits
1969
The Vixens as Inspector
Movie ★ 7.0
1963
The Fat Black Pussycat●
Movie ★ 3.8
1950s 1 credit
1956
The Edge of Night
TV ★ 6.6