Andy GarciaAndy García (born April 12, 1956) is an American actor. He was born Andrés Arturo García in Havana, Cuba, into a well-to-do family. He was born a Siamese twin; his twin was only partially formed, as a tennis ball-sized growth on his shoulder. The twin was successfully removed. 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. Over a period of several years, however, they built up a million-dollar perfume company. García went to high school in Miami, where he played in the basketball team. During his last year in high school, however, he became seriously ill, which made him decide on acting as a future career. Garcia began acting at Florida International University, but went soon after to Hollywood. 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. 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. 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 of the son of "Sonny Corleone" was an exceptional part, which many actors wanted. 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. 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 played in all kind of films, in which he has always left the imprint of his talent. He has appeared also in several TV films. He is, however, a man of principles and chooses his roles according to them, more than for money reasons. He has therefore gained the respect and admiration of directors, producers and colleagues, and the sympathy of the audiences. Garcia is proud of his Cuban heritage, which is present in his life. He is a very private person. In 1982, he married María Victoria Lorido. The couple has 4 children. Filmography
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The couple has 4 children. He is the son of noted football player Tom Harmon. In 1982, he married María Victoria Lorido. Harmon is married to Pam Dawber, and is the ex-brother-in-law of Ricky Nelson. He is a very private person. Elsewhere. Garcia is proud of his Cuban heritage, which is present in his life. Bobby Caldwell on St. He has therefore gained the respect and admiration of directors, producers and colleagues, and the sympathy of the audiences. Currently the star of CBS series Navy NCIS, Harmon is probably still best known for playing Dr. He is, however, a man of principles and chooses his roles according to them, more than for money reasons. Thomas Mark Harmon (born September 2, 1951 in Burbank, California) is a American actor. He has appeared also in several TV films. Elsewhere (1982) TV Series (1983–1986). In the following years, Garcia has played in all kind of films, in which he has always left the imprint of his talent. St. 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. Prince of Bel Air (1986) (TV). 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. Summer School (1987). The character of the son of "Sonny Corleone" was an exceptional part, which many actors wanted. The Presidio (1988). In 1989, Francis Ford Coppola was casting The Godfather Part III. Stealing Home (1988). 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. Wyatt Earp (1994). 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. Charlie Grace (1995) TV Series. 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. Chicago Hope (1994) TV Series (1996–2000). Garcia began acting at Florida International University, but went soon after to Hollywood. From the Earth to the Moon (1998) (mini) TV Series. During his last year in high school, however, he became seriously ill, which made him decide on acting as a future career. Freaky Friday (2003). García went to high school in Miami, where he played in the basketball team. Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service (2003) TV Series. 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). |