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Biography #2 (for The Princess Diaries 2)

Hector Elizondo has appeared in each of Garry Marshall's movies, most recently in Raising Helen as the used-carsalesman- with-a-heart, Mickey Massey. This summer, Elizondo is reprising his role as ever-reliable Joseph, Genovia's Chief of Security, in Walt Disney Pictures' The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.

Hector earned nominations for a Golden Globe Award and an American Comedy Award for his memorable portrayal of the hotel manager in Marshall's Pretty Woman. Elizondo also starred in Tortilla Soup with Elizabeth Pena and Jacqueline Obradors. His other film credits include Runaway Bride, Entropy, Final Approach, Necessary Roughness, Taking Care of Business, Frankie and Johnny, Beverly Hills Cop III, Nothing In Common, Young Doctors in Love, The Flamingo Kid, American Gigolo, Report to the Commissioner and The Taking of Pelham 1-2- 3. Elizondo has received five Emmy Award nominations for his television work, including an Emmy Award for his portrayal of Dr. Phillip Waters on CBS' Chicago Hope.

Elizondo first gained recognition on the New York stage for his portrayal of God in Steambath, which earned him an Obie Award. High praise followed for his Broadway roles in Neil Simon's Prisoner of Second Avenue, as well as The Great White Hope and Sly Fox, for which he received a Drama Desk Award nomination. More recently, Elizondo starred in the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's The Price with Eli Wallach at the Roundabout Theatre.

Bio courtesy Buena Vista for "The Princess Diaries 2" (25-Aug-2004)


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.

Bio courtesy Paramount (01-Jan-2000)