Elizondo received a Drama Desk Award nomination for his performance in Broadway’s original run of the comedy “Sly Fox.” Nominated both for a Golden Globe and an American Comedy Award for his depiction of the hotel manager in the classic comedy “Pretty Woman,” Elizondo’s other film credits include “The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3,” “American Gigolo,” “Young Doctors in Love,” “Nothing in Common,” “The Flamingo Kid,” “Runaway Bride,” “Tortilla Soup,” “The Music Within,” “Love in the Time of Cholera,” “The Princess Diaries” and “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.” In 1997, Elizondo won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of “Dr. Phillip Watters” in “Chicago Hope.” In six years on the show, he earned four Emmy Award nominations, an ALMA Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. He also starred in the two-character drama “American Playhouse: Mrs. Cage,” for which he received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special. His numerous television appearances began with guest starring roles on “Colombo,” “All in the Family,” “Hill Street Blues,” “Kojak” and “The West Wing.” More recent guest appearances include recurring roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Monk.” Elizondo has done many voice-overs, including for Ken Burns’ critically acclaimed documentary, “The West.”
He also served as the host for the network special “Mysterious Man of the Shroud.” He is especially proud of his involvement in the distinguished L.A. Theatre Works, a group of 40 top actors who devote their time and talent to revive classic radio dramas as a respected contemporary art form for National Public Radio (NPR).
Due to his mother’s battle with the Alzheimer’s disease, Elizondo has become a strong voice in Alzheimer’s awareness, and currently acts as the celebrity spokesperson for The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Through public appearances, he helps to publicize the AFA’s National Memory Screening Day, which strives to inform, educate and screen as many people as it can reach. He has been honored with the Diversity Award’s prestigious Integrity Award, as well as Nosotros’ Lifetime Achievement Award for the roles he has chosen in his career and how these have improved the image of Latinos on screen. Elizondo also is an avid supporter of Amnesty International, American Cancer Society and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. He resides in Los Angeles.
Last Man Standing is back with a 7th season. What's new?
Hector Elizondo: It is the same old same cast except for one person. Same writers, the same crew and producers. We get a great support from the network who are behind us 100 percent. Enthusiastic huge following and great future. It is great to have a live audience watching the show.
You are the owner of Outdoor Man. What do you love about your character and how will he evolve in the new season?
I am more than an owner. He is in the stage where he will make some changes and he is always falling in love with someone. This part of his life is more meaningful in terms of giving back; more philanthropic. He is the man who doesn't need money - he needs to found meaning. You only find real meaning when you give back. The rest is about being a good human being.
What do you think makes this show so successful and will there be an 8th season?
We have the right chemistry and people see it. The show is very clear on values. We want to be part of the healing. We like to be part of the solution and not part of the problem. People can sense that. Probably there will be...
You are an avid supporter of Alzheimer Disease because of family battle with it. How has this mental illness impacted your life and what do you do now to make difference in other people’s lives?
My father died from taking care of my mother. If you can survive, they get better. Not only my mother had it but also four of her sisters. Most of the victims are caretakers. You are not prepared for what is ahead. What I do is I talk about the caretaking. They need help and physical training. Caretaking is very import. We have to support them!
After 54 years working in the entertainment industry, what have you learned about it and yourself that if you could go back and see your younger self you will tell him?
Pay more attention. I am very grateful to have the chance. I have a feeling of gratitude. You don't learn if you don't lose. Celebration is easy when you are victorious. When you are not victorious you have an opportunity to learn. Learn how we are connected to one another and how we are different. Learn to be prepared. You have to be ready! I am also looking forward to Princess Diaries 3 and Last Man Standing. We will be standing for a long time I hope!
Last Man Standing premiered on September 28 on FOX.
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