Alfred DrakeAlfred Drake (born Alfred Capurro) (October 7, 1914 - July 25, 1992) is a Broadway theater performer best known for his appearances in the musicals Babes in Arms, Oklahoma!, Kiss Me, Kate, and Kismet. Drake was born and died in New York City. Broadway musical credits
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1973 - Gigi as Honore Lachailles. He has therefore gained the respect and admiration of directors, producers and colleagues, and the sympathy of the audiences. 1961 - Kean as Edmund Kean. He is, however, a man of principles and chooses his roles according to them, more than for money reasons. 1955 - Kismet as Hajj London production. He has appeared also in several TV films. 1953 - Kismet as Hajj. In the following years, Garcia has played in all kind of films, in which he has always left the imprint of his talent. 1948 - Kiss Me, Kate as Fred Graham. 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. 1947 - The Cradle Will Rock replacement in the part of Larry Foreman. Garcia was not only one of the few actors capable of carrying the part, but he also bore an uncanny resemblance to Robert De Niro, who played his father. 1946 - The Beggar's Holiday as Macheath. The character of the son of "Sonny Corleone" was an exceptional part, which many actors wanted. 1944 - Sing Out, Sweet Land as Barnaby Goodchild. In 1989, Francis Ford Coppola was casting The Godfather Part III. 1943 - Oklahoma! as Curly McLain. 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. 1940 - Two for the Show. His chance arouse when he was offered a role in the first episode of the popular TV series Hill Street Blues, as a gang member. 1939 - The Straw hat Revue. He started to perform in very short roles, and worked as waiter and in a warehouse when he had no job in the film industry. 1939 - One for the Money. Garcia began acting at Florida International University, but went soon after to Hollywood. 1938 - The Two Bouquets as Albert Porter. During his last year in high school, however, he became seriously ill, which made him decide on acting as a future career. 1937 - Babes in Arms as Marshall Blackstone. García went to high school in Miami, where he played in the basketball team. 1936 - White Horse Inn chorus. Over a period of several years, however, they built up a million-dollar perfume company. When Garcia was 5, the invasion of Cuba by anti-Castro forces failed, and the family had to move to Miami, Florida, where they did various types of work in order to survive. The twin was successfully removed. He was born a Siamese twin; his twin was only partially formed, as a tennis ball-sized growth on his shoulder. He was born Andrés Arturo García in Havana, Cuba, into a well-to-do family. Andy García (born April 12, 1956) is an American actor. South Beach Magazine Movie Reviews (http://www.southbeach-usa.com/columns/movies/movies1/lost-city-garcia.htm) Article on Andy Garcia's movie "The Lost City" with photos. Andy Garcia (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000412/) at the Internet Movie Database. Guaguasi (1979). A Night in Heaven (1983). Blue Skies Again (1983). The Mean Season (1985). 8 Million Ways to Die (1986). The Untouchables (1987). Stand and Deliver (1988). American Roulette (1988). Black Rain (1989). Internal Affairs (1990). A Show of Force (1990). The Godfather Part III (1990). Dead Again (1991). Hero (1992). Jennifer Eight (1992). The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992). When a Man Loves a Woman (1994). Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995). Steal Big, Steal Little (1995). Night Falls on Manhattan (1997). The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca (1997). Hoodlum (1997). Desperate Measures (1998). Just the Ticket (1999). Lakeboat (2001). The Unsaid (2001). The Man from Elysian Fields (2001). Ocean's Eleven (2001). Confidence (2003). Just Like Mona (2003). Ocean's Twelve (2004). |