Andy Garcia

  • Name: Andy Garcia
  • Date of Birth: April 12, 1956
  • Place of Birth: Havana, Cuba
Mini-bio: Andy García is an American actor. He became known in the 1990s, having appeared in several successful Hollywood films, including The Godfather: Part III and When a Man Loves a Woman.

Gar...( read more)cia began acting at Florida International University, but soon went to Hollywood. He started to perform in very short roles, working part-time as waiter and in a warehouse. His chance arose when he was offered a role as a gang member in the first episode of the popular TV series Hill Street Blues. Director Brian de Palma liked his performance in the 1986 movie 8 Million Ways to Die and engaged him the following year for The Untouchables, which made Garcia a popular Hollywood actor. In 1989, Francis Ford Coppola was casting The Godfather Part III. The character Vincent Corleone, the illegitimate son of Sonny Corleone, was an exceptional part which many actors wanted. Garcia was not the only one of the few actors capable of carrying the part, but he also bore a resemblance to Robert De Niro, who played the role of young Vito Corleone, Vincent's grandfather, in The Godfather Part II. The role thus went to Garcia, who earned an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actor for his performance and became an internationally acclaimed star.

In the following years, Garcia has performed in a wide variety of films. He has appeared also in several TV films. While not in the same vein of movie stars dominating the box office, Garcia has remained equally strong in both leading and supporting roles. One of his more well-known films was the 2001 remake of Ocean's Eleven, in which he played Terry Benedict, the ruthless Las Vegas mogul who just happens to be seeing the estranged wife (Julia Roberts) of George Clooney's character. Garcia reprised the role in the 2004 sequel, although many noted that the part was significantly smaller than the one he played in the first film. He has finished and released The Lost City which he co-wrote, directs, and stars in, alongside Dustin Hoffman and Bill Murray.
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Replace this image with an actor photoAndy Garcia mini-bio: Andy García is an American actor. He became known in the 1990s, having appeared in several successful Hollywood films, including The Godfather: Part III and When a Man Loves a Woman.

Garcia began acting at Florida International University, but soon went to Hollywood. He started to perform in very short roles, working part-time as waiter and in a warehouse. His chance arose when he was offered a role as a gang member in the first episode of the popular TV series Hill Street Blues. Director Brian de Palma liked his performance in the 1986 movie 8 Million Ways to Die and engaged him the following year for The Untouchables, which made Garcia a popular Hollywood actor. In 1989, Francis Ford Coppola was casting The Godfather Part III. The character Vincent Corleone, the illegitimate son of Sonny Corleone, was an exceptional part which many actors wanted. Garcia was not the only one of the few actors capable of carrying the part, but he also bore a resemblance to Robert De Niro, who played the role of young Vito Corleone, Vincent's grandfather, in The Godfather Part II. The role thus went to Garcia, who earned an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actor for his performance and became an internationally acclaimed star.

In the following years, Garcia has performed in a wide variety of films. He has appeared also in several TV films. While not in the same vein of movie stars dominating the box office, Garcia has remained equally strong in both leading and supporting roles. One of his more well-known films was the 2001 remake of Ocean's Eleven, in which he played Terry Benedict, the ruthless Las Vegas mogul who just happens to be seeing the estranged wife (Julia Roberts) of George Clooney's character. Garcia reprised the role in the 2004 sequel, although many noted that the part was significantly smaller than the one he played in the first film. He has finished and released The Lost City which he co-wrote, directs, and stars in, alongside Dustin Hoffman and Bill Murray.

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  • violetaye
    violetaye
    HI. ANDY ARE YOU FAVORITE ACTORS.
    posted 3 days ago
  • antoniusocky
    antoniusocky
    I'm Your fans Andy.
    posted 32 days ago
  • BoomerHot
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    posted 114 days ago
  • snoopluca
    snoopluca
    hey everyone!
    I'm spreading the word about Andy Garcia's new movie, CITY ISLAND.
    it's starring ANDY GARCIA, ALAN ARKIN, STEVEN STRAIT, and EMILY MORTIMER.
    you will be able to follow the production of the movie on the director's blog:
    http://www.moviestildawn.blogspot.com
    it will be updated daily so check back often.
    Also, you can become fans of the movie on it's facebook page:
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/City-Island/19596548921?ref=ts

    thanks to everyone!

    posted 179 days ago
  • rosiebx212
    rosiebx212
    I LOVE THIS GUY HE IS AWSOME SEXY AS HELL TOO LOL....
    posted 347 days ago
  • mandola1
    mandola1
    Quieres ser mi amante latino? amar tus películas. tu tan atractivo - cada pedacito de ti.
    posted 478 days ago
  • MiyazakiYoshi
    MiyazakiYoshi
    great actor!!! u were so wicked in ocean's 13 lol...
    posted 555 days ago
  • wisconsinmommy2001
    wisconsinmommy2001
    I named my son after you thats how much I like you.
    posted 564 days ago
  • kingofjewels2005
    kingofjewels2005
    I have been in love with Andy Garcia for a long time. I love his acting, the man is the bomb.... IF you should read this Andy, keep up the good work.
    Julie
    posted 574 days ago
  • anneliop
    anneliop
    you are great..... i like you very much....
    posted 576 days ago
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