Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Voice actor, Stage actor, Television actor, Actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Children
1 child
Residences
Sherman Oaks
Education
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, High School of Performing Arts, City College of New York
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Name Origin
English < Proto-Indo-European (*seǵʰ-)
Popularity
Tier B -- 48,381 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 43 years (1971-2014)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 34
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 6 films with Frank Campanella
Year context
Born in 1936 -- Berlin Olympics; Jesse Owens wins four gold medals; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Filmography (41)
AWARDS (3)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
1997
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
1997
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Biography
Héctor Elizondo (born December 22, 1936) is an American actor. Elizondo excelled in sports and later contemplated becoming an educator. Elizondo's first major role was that of "God" in a play for which he won an Obie Award. Since then Elizondo has participated in over eighty films and has made numerous television appearances, including his Emmy Award-winning role on the series Chicago Hope.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Héctor Elizondo?
Héctor Elizondo is 89 years old, born on .
Where was Héctor Elizondo born?
Héctor Elizondo was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Héctor Elizondo been in?
Héctor Elizondo has 41 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Book of Life (2014), Go for Sisters (2013), Last Man Standing (2011), New Year's Eve (2011), Georgia Rule (2007).
What is Héctor Elizondo known for?
Héctor Elizondo is primarily known as an actor. Héctor Elizondo (born December 22, 1936) is an American actor. Elizondo excelled in sports and later contemplated becoming an educator. Elizondo's first major role was…
Where can I find more information about Héctor Elizondo?
You can find more about Héctor Elizondo on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
