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Hector Elizondo Biography

Birth Name:Hector Elizondo

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Director

Fast Facts

Received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Temecula Valley International Film Festival in 2006
Won the 1971 OBIE Award for Distinguished Performances for his work in "Steambath․"
Made his screen acting debut in the film "The Fat Black Pussycat" in 1963
Started performing at the age of ten with the Frank Murray Boys' Choir
Was scouted by the San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates as a baseball prospect before he began acting
Quote: "I'd rather think of myself as having jobs․ Some jobs you have are better than others․ And you meet some lovely people along the way․ Career wasn't something I thought about too much․"
Quote: "(On starting out in acting) "I didn't start in the business as a frivolity․ I started because I loved theatre․ I was trained in the theater -- like everyone in my generation was․ But, I never thought about the future․""
Known for his role as Joe in "The Princess Diaries" and as Dr․ Phillip Watters in "Chicago Hope․"
Often works alongside filmmaker Garry Marshall
Trained as a dancer for the Ballet Arts school of Carnegie Hall
Was offered the role of Arturo in 'Sliders," but turned down the part because the film was being shot in Canada
Studied at the City College of New York to become a history teacher before dropping out in his freshman year to support his family

Awards

1991Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
1992Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
1995Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
1995Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1995Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1996Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
1996NCLR Bravo Award-Outstanding Television Series Actor in a Crossover Role: nominated
1996Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1996Q Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Drama Series: nominated
1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
1997Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
1997Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama: nominated
1998ALMA Award-Outstanding Actor in a Made-for-Television Movie or Mini-Series: winner
1998ALMA Award-Outstanding Individual Performance in a Television Series in a Crossover Role: nominated
1998ALMA Award-Outstanding Individual Performance in a Crossover Role in a Feature Film: nominated
1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
1998OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1998Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1999ALMA Award-Outstanding Individual Performance in a Television Series in a Crossover Role: nominated
1999OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2000ALMA Award-Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film: nominated
2000ALMA Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2002ALMA Award-Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2005Imagen Award-Best Supporting Actor - Film: nominated
2010Prism Award-Performance in a Comedy Series: winner
2012ALMA Award-Favorite TV Actor-Supporting Role in a Comedy: nominated
2012Imagen Award-Best Supporting Actor/Television: nominated
2018BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated