Here’s Why Barney Thompson From Pretty Woman Looks So Familiar
Giulio Marcocchi/Getty Images By Andrea J. Johnson/March 15, 2021 12:03 pm EST
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pretty Woman may be a beloved cinema classic for its rags-to-riches love story and star-making turn for Julia Roberts, but it’s the concierge character of Barney Thompson who may have you squinting at the screen. Fans of director Garry Marshall may recognize this actor from one of the eighteen film collaborations he’s had with the director, including Runaway Bride, The Princess Dairies, Georgia Rule, and Young Doctors in Love (their first collaboration and one of his favorite if you care to rent it), but who is this esteemed actor? (via Us Weekly)
The pivotal role of Barney Thompson is played by Hector Elizondo, who earned a Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe nomination for his work in the iconic 1990 film (via IMDb). At the time, Elizondo had already garnered Hollywood’s spotlight with his breakout performance as Mr. Grey in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974), a title you may recognize from its 2009 remake starring Denzel Washington. He’d also built a solid rapport with industry hitmakers having worked with acclaimed director Edwin Sherin on Valdez is Coming, and legendary television producer Norman Lear on a seminal episode of All in the Family.
Here’s Why Barney Thompson From Pretty Woman Looks So Familiar
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By Andrea J. Johnson/March 15, 2021 12:03 pm EST
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pretty Woman may be a beloved cinema classic for its rags-to-riches love story and star-making turn for Julia Roberts, but it’s the concierge character of Barney Thompson who may have you squinting at the screen. Fans of director Garry Marshall may recognize this actor from one of the eighteen film collaborations he’s had with the director, including Runaway Bride, The Princess Dairies, Georgia Rule, and Young Doctors in Love (their first collaboration and one of his favorite if you care to rent it), but who is this esteemed actor? (via Us Weekly)
The pivotal role of Barney Thompson is played by Hector Elizondo, who earned a Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe nomination for his work in the iconic 1990 film (via IMDb). At the time, Elizondo had already garnered Hollywood’s spotlight with his breakout performance as Mr. Grey in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974), a title you may recognize from its 2009 remake starring Denzel Washington. He’d also built a solid rapport with industry hitmakers having worked with acclaimed director Edwin Sherin on Valdez is Coming, and legendary television producer Norman Lear on a seminal episode of All in the Family.
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The pivotal role of Barney Thompson is played by Hector Elizondo, who earned a Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe nomination for his work in the iconic 1990 film (via IMDb). At the time, Elizondo had already garnered Hollywood’s spotlight with his breakout performance as Mr. Grey in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974), a title you may recognize from its 2009 remake starring Denzel Washington. He’d also built a solid rapport with industry hitmakers having worked with acclaimed director Edwin Sherin on Valdez is Coming, and legendary television producer Norman Lear on a seminal episode of All in the Family.
Barney in Pretty Woman wasn’t Hector Elizondo’s favorite role
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