"Hollywood Knight"
Andy García was born Andrés Arturo García Menéndez in Havana, Cuba. His mother, Amelie Menéndez, was an English teacher, and his father, René García Núñez, was an avocado farmer and attorney in Cuba, and later owned a fragrance business in the United States. García has an older brother, René. When García was five years old, the family moved to Miami, Florida, after the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. Over a period of several years, they built up a million-dollar perfume company. García was raised as a Roman Catholic and attended Miami Beach Senior High School, where he played on the basketball team. During his last year in high school, he became ill with mononucleosis, which convinced him to pursue a career in acting. He began his acting career taking a drama class with Jay W. Jensen in his senior year at Miami Beach Senior High School. He graduated from Florida International University in Miami.
Actor Andy García talk to the 35th AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Al Pacino held
at the Kodak Theatre on June 7, 2007 in Hollywood, California
García began acting at Florida International University but soon went to Hollywood. He had a short role in the first episode of "Murder, She Wrote" as "1st white tough" in 1984. He played the role of a gang member in the first episode of the popular TV series Hill Street Blues. He appeared in a supporting role in 1985's The Mean Season along side Kurt Russell. Director Brian De Palma engaged him for The Untouchables (1987).
In 1989, Garcia did the Ridley Scott film Black Rain with Michael Douglas. Also in 1989, Francis Ford Coppola was casting The Godfather III. García won the part of Vincent Mancini, the illegitimate son of Sonny Corleone, and earned an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actor for his performance.
In the 1990s, Garcia appeared in Internal Affairs, in which he engages in a battle of wits with a corrupt fellow police officer, played by Richard Gere. He played a conflicted good samaritan in Hero (1992), the enabling husband of an alcoholic in When a Man Loves a Woman (1994), a doomed criminal in Things to do in Denver When you´re Dead (1995), a crusading lawyer in the drama Night Falls on Manhattan (1997), and a cop trying to save his gravely ill son in the action thriller Desperate Measures (1998).
One of his most well-known performances was as the ruthless Las Vegas casino owner Terry Benedict in 2001's Ocean´s Eleven, a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack caper movie. García reprised the role for the 2004 sequel, although the part was significantly smaller than the one in the first film. He also appeared briefly in Ocean´s Thirteen (2007).
In 2005, he released The Lost City, which he co-wrote, directed, and starred in, alongside Dustin Hoffman and Bill Murray.
In 2006, he appeared in the last episode of the Turkish TV series Kurtlar Vadisi (Valley of the Wolves) along with Sharon Stone.
In 1989, Garcia did the Ridley Scott film Black Rain with Michael Douglas. Also in 1989, Francis Ford Coppola was casting The Godfather III. García won the part of Vincent Mancini, the illegitimate son of Sonny Corleone, and earned an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actor for his performance.
In the 1990s, Garcia appeared in Internal Affairs, in which he engages in a battle of wits with a corrupt fellow police officer, played by Richard Gere. He played a conflicted good samaritan in Hero (1992), the enabling husband of an alcoholic in When a Man Loves a Woman (1994), a doomed criminal in Things to do in Denver When you´re Dead (1995), a crusading lawyer in the drama Night Falls on Manhattan (1997), and a cop trying to save his gravely ill son in the action thriller Desperate Measures (1998).
One of his most well-known performances was as the ruthless Las Vegas casino owner Terry Benedict in 2001's Ocean´s Eleven, a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack caper movie. García reprised the role for the 2004 sequel, although the part was significantly smaller than the one in the first film. He also appeared briefly in Ocean´s Thirteen (2007).
In 2005, he released The Lost City, which he co-wrote, directed, and starred in, alongside Dustin Hoffman and Bill Murray.
In 2006, he appeared in the last episode of the Turkish TV series Kurtlar Vadisi (Valley of the Wolves) along with Sharon Stone.
Andy García takes time to photograph during his Dec. 7 visit to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Garcia, along with Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, George Clooney and Brad Pitt visited the base to show their support for U.S. troops serving overseas. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Tanaya M. Harms).
Andy García speaks at the 34th AFI Life Achievement AwardA tribute to Sean Connery (2006)
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Andy Garcia talks about his life, his profession and his passions in this interview from China which aired in NOV 2012 on CNN International.
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Filmography
Movie Collage
"When a Man Loves a Woman"
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Other Awards and Nominations
- 2001: Nominated, "Outstanding Host of a Variety or Awards Special" - 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards (shared w/Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez & Jimmy Smits)
- 2006: Won, "Anthony Quinn Award for Achievement in Motion Pictures"
Nostros Golden Eagle Awards
- 1997: Won, "Outstanding Performer in Film"
Similarly, Andy Garcia in his deep feeling for Cuba, collaborated with various artists of Cuban origin. In fraternal meetings, dialogues, music and other arts, Andy Garcia captured her nostalgia and memories for their small hometown.
Example of such feeling is reflected in the following video made by Henry Maldonado entitled "Sorry to Cuba," where his own voice narrates his memories and his desire for freedom recreated in images of Cuba.
I feel Cuba
During the course of 2005, Andy Garcia arrives at promoted as director and actor in the movie "The Lost City", which sums up my view, that passion for Cuba. Select enough scenarios like the Dominican Republic with the Island to capture a thesis framed in moments of the arrival of Fidel Castro to power in Cuba.
Much time was that Andy Garcia had proposed the challenge, until economic conditions were favorable for making the filming of this interesting plot.
Actors such as Dustin Hoffman and Bill Murray, joined the project to leave a lasting Andy Garcia in the film a story that many Cubans have been through.
Much time was that Andy Garcia had proposed the challenge, until economic conditions were favorable for making the filming of this interesting plot.
Actors such as Dustin Hoffman and Bill Murray, joined the project to leave a lasting Andy Garcia in the film a story that many Cubans have been through.
See the end of the film fragment inspired by Cuban music and the verses of José Martí.
Fragment of "The Lost City"
(Song - Cuba Linda)
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Marcia Mara (Brasil) Photo Gallery
(Soundtrack The lost City)
His latest film "Cristiada" based on historical facts and held in Mexico, features an Andy Garcia in his full artistic maturity where it is able to pour all their energies wasted and acting styles. With a cast of front line actors such as Peter O'Toole, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Eva Longoria, Bruce Greenwood and the appearance of singer Ruben Blades, Andy Garcia up with the struggle between the Church and believers in the formation of the Mexico Republic.
"Cristiada"
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Thanks Andy for your art
and to bring Cuba into the heart
Thanks Andy for your art
and to bring Cuba into the heart
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