Elizondo, Hector

1936 - Born on nthe 22nd of December in New York City.

1951 - Graduating from Jr. High School, he enrolled in the High School of the Performing Arts; he also attended a regular public high school where he excelled in basketball and baseball  his baseball skills were good enough for him to be scouted by both the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

1954 - Elizondo enrolled in City College of New York, with the intention of becoming a history teacher.

1962 - Elizondo studied dance at the Ballet Arts Company at Carnegie Hall.

1963 - He landed parts in two Off-Broadway shows.

1980 -  Elizondo befriended Garry Marshall; Marshall was impressed with his talent and it was to become a lifelong friendship, which would bring benefits for both.