Hector Elizondo Biography (3)

Hector Elizondo most recently appeared in his tenth Garry Marshall film The Other Sister. Elizondo's memorable portrayal of the hotel manager in Pretty Woman earned him nominations for a Golden Globe Award and for an American Comedy Award. His other film credits include Turbulence, Dear God, Beverly Hills Cop III, Getting Even With Dad, Nothing in Common, The Flamingo Kid, American Gigolo, Leviathan and The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3.

Elizondo received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Dr. Phillip Watters on the critically-acclaimed CBS drama Chicago Hope. Elizondo has earned five Emmy nominations to date for his role in the series. His other television credits include the mini series Burden of Proof and two PBS/American Playhouse productions, Medal of Honor and Mrs. Cage, the latter for which he received a Best Supporting Actor Emmy nomination.

A native New Yorker, Elizondo began his acting career on stage. He won an Obie Award for his portrayal of God in Steambath and a Drama Desk Award nomination for Sly Fox. He also starred on Broadway in The Prisoner of Second Avenue, The Great White Hope and the 1992 revival of Arthur Miller's The Price.

Elizondo is involved in the prestigious L.A. Theatre Works, a group of top actors who devote their time and talent to reinstating classic radio drama as a contemporary art form for National Public Radio.

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