Hector Elizondo
Hector Elizondo is an American actor known for his role as a Puerto Rican widower on the CBS series Popi, one of the first American network TV shows with a Latino theme and cast.
TV Actor
December 22, 1936
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Hector Elizondo, a renowned American actor with a career spanning over five decades, is best known for his roles in films such as “Pretty Woman,” “The Taking of Pelham One Two Three,” and “Runaway Bride.” He gained widespread recognition for his groundbreaking role as a Puerto Rican widower in the CBS television series, Popi, which was among the first American network TV shows to feature a Latino theme and cast. Elizondo has also appeared in popular TV series like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The West Wing” and has won numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award for his supporting role in “Chicago Hope.” Besides acting, Elizondo is a skilled dancer and has even taught ballroom dancing.