George DelHoyo

George DelHoyo
Born (1953-11-23) November 23, 1953 (age 70)
Canelones, Uruguay
OccupationActor
Years active1975–present
Spouse
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(m. 1983)​
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Children2

George DelHoyo (born November 23, 1953), also known as George Deloy, is a Uruguayan-born American actor.

Theatre

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DelHoyo, who was also raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, began performing in the theatre in New York City during the 1970s. Working under the name George Deloy, he performed in plays and musicals at many of the major American regional theaters such as Seattle Repertory, American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, Cincinnati Playhouse, Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles and Huntington Theatre in Boston. His first big break came in 1976, playing Kyle Nunnery in the Broadway musical, The Robber Bridegroom.

Television

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In 1978, George moved to Los Angeles and became a contract player for Universal Studios, under the screen name George Deloy. Much of his work was in television – one of his first characters was Bert in the episode "Breakout to Murder" of the NBC crime drama series The Eddie Capra Mysteries in 1978, followed in 1979 by the role of Dr. Gilbert Kent on the TV miniseries The Seekers. He starred alongside Brian Dennehy and Katherine Saltzberg in the 1982 sitcom Star of the Family playing sex-crazed Frank Rosetti. In 1986, DelHoyo landed a major role on the hit soap opera Days of Our Lives, playing the villain Orpheus. During the years of 1989-1991 George landed the role of Rob Donnelly on the soap opera Generations. During the 1980s and 1990s he was known primarily as a guest or recurring character on hit shows such as St. Elsewhere, L.A. Law, Nine to Five, Beverly Hills 90210, Walker, Texas Ranger, Home Improvement, Cheers and Frasier. George also played the role of a policeman in the popular television show, Tales from the Crypt.

Games

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For the 1996 PC video game and PlayStation port Descent, and its sequels Descent II and Descent 3, DelHoyo voiced the protagonist, the Material Defender.[2]

Voice-over

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DelHoyo has become noted as a top voice-over artist, lending his voice to numerous Hollywood film trailers and network television promos. In 2008 he was featured in the book Secrets of Voice-Over Success by voice actress Joan Baker. The following trailers and promos include:

Film

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In 1998, DelHoyo starred in the critically acclaimed romantic comedy Dead Letter Office. He appeared in the Academy Award-winning animated feature Rango (2011) produced by Industrial Light & Magic and released by Paramount.

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1979 B.J. and the Bear Jonas/Six Killer Episode: "Fly a Wild Horse"
1980 Hart to Hart Peter Scmidt Episode: "Downhill to Death"
Galactica 1980 Dr. Spencer Episode: "The Super Scouts"
1983 Too Close for Comfort Sal Garibaldi Episode: "Family Business"
1984 Three's a Crowd R. Morris Episode: "Daddy's Little Girl"
1985–1986 St. Elsewhere Ken Valere
1986 Hunter Carlos Mariano Episode: "High Noon in L.A."
Days of Our Lives Orpheus Role: October 20, 1986, to April 23, 1987, and 2016 (Recurring/Guest Role) and 2020–present
1988 Night Court Bobby Mason Episode: "Chrizzi's Honor"
Jake and the Fatman Matthew Hammond Episode: "How Long Has This Been Going On?"
Cheers Robert Cooperman Episode: "Norm, Is That You?"
1991 The Young Riders Ben Rawlings Episode: "Old Scores"
Tales from the Crypt Policeman Episode: "Carrion Death"
1992 L.A. Law Episode: "Steal It Again, Sam"
1993-1995 Frasier Father Mike Mancuso 3 episodes
1995 The Commish Reggie Martel Episode: "Brooklyn"
Nowhere Man The Supervisor Episode: "Turnabout"
Space: Above and Beyond Nicholas Chaput Episode: "Eyes"
1996 Sliders Judge John Nassau Episode: "Time Again and World"
Walker Texas Ranger Ramon Lopez Vega del Garcia Episode: "Codename Dragonfly"
1997 JAG Rincon Episode: "The Game of Go"
Superman: The Animated Series Kent Nelson / Doctor Fate Voice, episode: "The Hand of Fate"
Walker, Texas Ranger Tony Ramos Episode: "Crusader"
Home Improvement Doug Episode: "My Son, the Driver"
1999 Love Boat: The Next Wave Patrick Jury Episode: "Other People's Business"
Just Shoot Me! Special Agent Justin Morris Episode: "Nina's Choice"
Stark Raving Mad Vince Episode: "Christmas Cheerleader"
2000 Batman Beyond Captain Zane Voice, episode: "Final Cut"
2019 9-1-1 Ramon Diaz Episode: "This Life We Choose"

Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1979 The Seekers Gilbert Kent Television film
1980 The Secret War of Jackie's Girls Al Television film
1988 Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake Frank Travis Television film
1994 Vault of Horror Television film
1996 The Crying Child Ran Jeffreys Television film
1998 Dead Letter Office Frank Lopez
2011 Rango Señor Flan Voice

References

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  1. ^ "George DelHoyo". 19 August 2016.
  2. ^ "George DelHoyo - Voicechasers.com". Voicechasers.com. Archived from the original on 28 May 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
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