Héctor Elizondo is an American actor. He studied at the famed Stella Adler Theatre and joined the Ballet Arts Company in 1962. Elizondo has appeared in numerous films including Pretty Woman, Runaway Bride, The Princess Diaries film franchise, and Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie. He has also produced the film Know Your Enemy and received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in Chicago Hope.