Happy birthday! Héctor Elizondo turns 89 today

The iconic and legendary actor turns 89 on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.

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Héctor Elizondo is celebrating his 89th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Héctor Elizondo (Last Man Standing, Chicago Hope, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 89th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Elizondo, a cultural icon

Born in New York on December 22, 1936, Héctor Elizondo's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Elizondo's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Héctor hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Héctor Elizondo as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 89.

Happy Birthday, Héctor, you're the best!

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