Biography of Andy Garcia

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Date of Birth
12 April 1956 , Havana, Cuba
Birth Name
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Andy Garcia stole her husband’s life

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Actor Andy Garcia filmed a movie called, “The Lost City” in which he “plays a nightclub owner who flees the Caribbean island after Castro assumes power.”

A woman from California is now suing Andy for 2.5 million dollars because Andy supposedly used the story of her husband’s life without consent. Eddie “Shu” Shulman life (her husband) was in fact what the movie was based off of. Eddie was a saxophone player who was exiled for “freedom of expression after Castro took over.”

The actual charge in this case is, “research without permission and marketing of life’s events for profit without consent.”

He should have known that was going to happen now that everyone is sue happy these days.

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Biography of Andy Garcia

Andy Garcia headshot
Date of Birth
12 April 1956 , Havana, Cuba

Birth Name
Andrés Arturo García Menéndez

Height
5' 10" (1.78 m)

Mini Biography

One of Hollywood's most private and guarded leading men, Andy Garcia has created a few iconic characters while at the same time staying true to his acting roots and personal projects. Born on April 12, 1956, in Cuba, Garcia's family was relatively affluent. When he was five years old Fidel Castro came to power, however, and the family fled to Miami Beach. Forced to work menial jobs for a while, the family started a fragrance company that was eventually worth more than a million dollars. Andy was a popular student in high school, a good basketball player and good-looking. In his senior year, though, he contracted mononucleosis and hepatitis, and unable to play sports, he turned his attention to acting. He first began acting at Florida International University, but soon he was headed out to Hollywood. His first break came as a gang member on the very first episode of the popular TV series "Hill Street Blues" (1981). His role as a cocaine kingpin in 8 Million Ways to Die (1986) put him on the radar of Brian De Palma, who was casting for his gangster classic The Untouchables (1987). At first he envisioned Garcia as Al Capone's sadistic henchman Frank Nitti, but fearing typecasting as a gangster, Garcia campaigned for the role of George Stone, the Italian cop who gets accepted into Eliot Ness' famous band of lawmen. Garcia's next notable role came in _Black Rain (1989)_ by acclaimed director Ridley Scott, as the partner of police detective Michael Douglas. He then co-starred with Richard Gere in Internal Affairs (1990), directed by Mike Figgis. In 1989 Francis Ford Coppola was casting for the highly anticipated third installment of his "Godfather" films. The Godfather: Part III (1990) included one of the most sought-after roles in decades, the hot-headed son of Sonny Corleone and mob protégé of Michael Corloene, Vincent Mancini. A plum role for any young rising star, the role was campaigned for by a host of actors. Val Kilmer, Alec Baldwin, Vincent Spano, Charlie Sheen, and even Robert De Niro (who wanted the role changed to accommodate his age) were all beaten out by the up-and-coming Garcia. His performance was Oscar-nominated as Best Supporting Actor, and secured him international stardom and a place in cinematic history. Now a leading man, he starred in such films as Jennifer Eight (1992) and _Hero (1992)_. He won raves for his role as the husband of Meg Ryan in When a Man Loves a Woman (1994) and gave another charismatic gangster turn in Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995). He then returned in Night Falls on Manhattan (1997), directed by Sidney Lumet, as well as portraying legendary mobster Lucky Luciano in Hoodlum (1997). In perhaps his most mainstream role, he portrayed a cop in the action film Desperate Measures (1998). Garcia then starred in a few lower-profile projects that didn't do much for his career, but things turned around in 2001, with the first of many projects being his role as a cold casino owner in Ocean's Eleven (2001), directed by Steven Soderbergh. Seeing his removal from Cuba as involuntary, Garcia is proud of his heritage which influences his life and work. One such case is his portrayal of renowned Cuban trumpet player Arturo Sandoval in For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story (2000) (TV). He is an extremely private man, and strong believer in old-fashioned chivalry. Married to his wife Maria Victoria since 1982, the couple has three daughters. One of the most talented leading men around, Garcia has had a unique career of staying true to his own ideals and thoughts on acting. While some would have used some of the momentum he has acquired at different points in his career to get rich off lightweight projects, Garcia has stayed true to stories and films that aspire to something more. But with a presence and style that never seem old, a respect from directors and film buffs alike, Andy Garcia will be remembered for a long time in film history.

IMDb Mini Biography By: Brian Stewart

Mini Biography

As a youngster, Andres "Andy" Garcia dreamed of playing professional baseball. Born on the Island of Cuba, Garcia's family fled to Miami Beach, Florida in the United States of America following Fidel Castro's communist revolution. At Natilus Junior High School and later at Miami Beach Senior High School, Garcia excelled in baseball. In his senior year, illness prevented him from playing and he drifted into the drama department. He studied acting with Jay W. Jensen. Jensen is a South Florida legend, counting among his numerous students, Brett Ratner, Roy Firestone, Mickey Rourke, and Luther Campbell. Following his positive high school exeriences in acting, he continued his drama studies at Florida International University. From there he traveled to Holloywood, California to make his mark in movie-stardom. To his friends and fans in Miami Beach, Andy Garcia will always be remembered as a friendly, down-to-earth, all-around good guy.

IMDb Mini Biography By: angelsunchained

Spouse
Marivi Lorido Garcia (24 September 1982 - present) 4 children

Trivia

Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#65). [1995]

Family emigrated to the US in 1961.

Father of three girls and one boy.

Was born as a conjoined twin. His twin was no bigger than a tennis ball and was surgically removed. All that remains is a scar on his shoulder.

Refuses to do nude scenes. He once walked out of a audition when asked to remove his shirt.

Gained weight when his wife was pregnant with three of their children.

Children: Dominik, Daniella, Alessandra and Andres

Fact: Owns 25 conga drums, collects hats, and wears a beret in the winter.

Son, Andrés Garcia-Lorido, was born Monday, January 28, 2002 in Los Angeles, tipping the scales at 7 pounds, 13 ounces.

Actor Mickey Rourke was his little league baseball coach in Miami.

His daughter, Alessandra Garcia-Lorido was born on June 20, 1991 in Los Angeles, California.

Is said to be very protective of his family's privacy.

Daughter, Daniella García-Lorido, was born on January 3, 1988.

Left Cuba at 5.

Filmed scenes as LouAnne's (Michelle Pfeiffer) love interest in Dangerous Minds (1995), but they were cut from the final print.

Son of Rene Garcia (attorney who died in 1993) and Amelie Garcia (English teacher).

Daughter Dominik García-Lorido born in 1984.

Has an older brother named Rene Garcia.

His niece is Jackie Garcia. She was the fiancée of slain Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor at the time of his death.


Personal Quotes

"You are defined by who are, by your choices in life, in all regards, not just in doing movies."

"Freedom is not negotiable."

"They say a lot of women would like to see me naked, but there's not a lens long enough for that."

"I never applied to go back to Cuba. They did invite me to the Havana Film Festival, but I am opposed to the regime in Cuba. I'd have liked to go back every day of my life. But in honor of all the people who have died and suffered under that regime, I'm not able to make that leap."

"I'm an exile. My father had the courage to leave with his wife, his mother and three children under twelve. It took more courage to leave, to sacrifice everything for freedom, than to stay."

"I spent seven years without working, so if they're making cop movies, I'll play cops. I got two kids to bring up."


Where Are They Now

(December 2004) Currently lives in Toluca Lake, California with his wife and children.


Filmography of Andy Garcia

Actor:
  1. The Last Testament of Lucky Luciano
    2008 (in production) (rumored)
  2. The Last Full Measure
    2009 (pre-production) as Fred Navarro
  3. Pink Panther 2
    2009 (post-production) as Vicenzo
  4. Linea, La
    2008 (post-production) as Javier Salazar
  5. Beverly Hills Chihuahua
    2008 (post-production) (voice)

  6. Ocean's Thirteen
    2007 as Terry Benedict
  7. The Air I Breathe
    2007 as Fingers
  8. Smokin' Aces
    2006 as Stanley Locke
    aka Mi$e à prix (France)
  9. "George Lopez" as Ray (1 episode, 2006)
    • • George Doesn't Trustee Angie's Brother
    2006 TV episode as Ray
  10. The Lost City
    2005 as Fico Fellove
  11. "Kurtlar vadisi" as Amon (2 episodes, 2005)
    aka Valley of Wolves (literal English title)
    • • Episode #4.96
    2005 TV episode as Amon
    • • Episode #4.97
    2005 TV episode as Amon
  12. Ocean's Twelve
    2004 as Terry Benedict
  13. Modigliani
    2004 as Amedeo Modigliani
    aka Modigliani - Ein Leben in Leidenschaft (Germany: DVD title)
  14. The Lazarus Child
    2004 as Jack Heywood
    aka The Last Door (Canada: English title: reissue title)
  15. Twisted (2004/I) as Mike Delmarco
  16. Confidence
    2003 as Gunther Butan
    aka Confidence: After Dark (UK)
    aka En toute confiance (Canada: French title)
  17. "Will & Grace" as Milo (1 episode, 2003)
    • • Field of Queens
    2003 TV episode as Milo
  18. Just Like Mona
    2003
  19. "Frasier" as Terrance (1 episode, 2001)
    • • Bully for Martin
    2001 TV episode (voice) as Terrance
  20. Ocean's Eleven
    2001 as Terry Benedict
    aka 11 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    aka O11 (USA: informal short title)
  21. The Man from Elysian Fields
    2001 as Byron
  22. The Unsaid
    2001 as Michael Hunter
  23. For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story
    2000 (TV) as Arturo Sandoval
    aka The Arturo Sandoval Story (USA)
  24. Lakeboat
    2000 as Guigliani

  25. Swing Vote
    1999 (TV) as Joseph Michael Kirkland
    aka The Ninth Justice (Australia: video title)
  26. Just the Ticket (1999/I) as Gary Starke
    aka Gary & Linda (France)
  27. Desperate Measures
    1998 as Frank Conner
  28. Hoodlum
    1997 as Lucky Luciano
  29. The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca
    1997 as Federico García Lorca
    aka Death in Granada (USA)
    aka Desaparición de García Lorca, La (USA: Spanish title)
    aka Lorca
    aka Muerte en Granada (Spain)
  30. Night Falls on Manhattan
    1997 as Sean Casey
  31. Steal Big Steal Little
    1995 as Ruben Partida Martinez/Robert Martin/Narrator
  32. Dangerous Minds
    1995 (scenes deleted)
  33. Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
    1995 as Jimmy 'The Saint' Tosnia
  34. When a Man Loves a Woman
    1994 as Michael Green
    aka To Have and to Hold
  35. Jennifer Eight
    1992 as Sgt. John Berlin
    aka Jennifer 8 (USA: video box title)
  36. Hero (1992/I) as John Bubber
    aka Accidental Hero
  37. Dead Again
    1991 as Gray Baker
  38. The Godfather: Part III
    1990 as Vincent Mancini
    aka Mario Puzo's The Godfather: Part III (USA: complete title)
  39. A Show of Force
    1990 as Luis Angel Mora
  40. Internal Affairs
    1990 as Raymond Avilla

  41. Black Rain (1989/I) as Charlie
  42. Clinton and Nadine
    1988 (TV) as Clinton Dillard
    aka Blood Money: The Story of Clinton and Nadine
  43. American Roulette
    1988 as Carlos Quintas
  44. Stand and Deliver
    1988 as Dr. Ramirez (Educational Testing Service)
  45. The Untouchables
    1987 as Agent George Stone / Giuseppe Petri
  46. 8 Million Ways to Die
    1986 as Angel Moldonado
  47. "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" as Alejandro (1 episode, 1985)
    • • Breakdown
    1985 TV episode as Alejandro
  48. The Mean Season
    1985 as Ray Martinez
  49. The Murder of Sherlock Holmes
    1984 (TV) as 1st White Tough
  50. "Murder, She Wrote" as 1st White Tough (1 episode, 1984)
    • • The Murder of Sherlock Holmes: Pilot
    1984 TV episode as 1st White Tough
  51. "Hill Street Blues" as Ernesto / (2 episodes, 1981-1984)
    • • Hair Apparent
    1984 TV episode as Ernesto
    • • Hill Street Station
    1981 TV episode (as Andy Arthur) as Street Kid
  52. The Lonely Guy
    1984 (uncredited)
  53. "Brothers" as Jose (1 episode)
    • • Christmas Episode (????) TV episode as Jose
  54. A Night in Heaven
    1983 as T.J. The Bartender
  55. Guaguasi
    1983 as Ricardo
  56. "For Love and Honor" as Medic (1 episode, 1983)
    • • For Love and Honor (Pilot)
    1983 TV episode as Medic
  57. Blue Skies Again
    1983 as Ken

  58. "Archie Bunker's Place" as Manuel (1 episode, 1979)
    • • Building the Restaurant
    1979 TV episode as Manuel
  59. "¿Qué pasa, U.S.A.?" as Carmen's Boyfriend (1 episode, 1978)
    • • Here Comes the Bride
    1978 TV episode as Carmen's Boyfriend
Producer:
  1. The Lost City
    2005 (executive producer)
  2. Modigliani
    2004 (executive producer)
    aka Modigliani - Ein Leben in Leidenschaft (Germany: DVD title)
  3. The Man from Elysian Fields
    2001 (producer)
  4. The Unsaid
    2001 (executive producer)
  5. For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story
    2000 (TV) (executive producer)
    aka The Arturo Sandoval Story (USA)

  6. Swing Vote
    1999 (TV) (co-executive producer)
    aka The Ninth Justice (Australia: video title)
  7. Just the Ticket (1999/I) (producer)
    aka Gary & Linda (France)
  8. Cachao Como Su Ritmo No Hay Dos
    1994 (producer)
    aka Cachao Like His Rhythm There Is No Other
Director:
  1. "Cold Case" (1 episode, 2007)
    • • Cargo
    2007 TV episode
  2. "George Lopez" (1 episode, 2007)
    • • George Rocks to the Max and Gets Diss-Band-ed
    2007 TV episode
  3. The Lost City
    2005
  4. Nuestra Navidad 2003
    2003 (TV) (segment director)
  5. ¡Ahora sí!
    2003 (V)

  6. Cachao Como Su Ritmo No Hay Dos
    1994
    aka Cachao Like His Rhythm There Is No Other
Soundtrack:
  1. Ocean's Twelve
    2004 (writer: "Requiem for a No Good Fucking Limey") (performer: "Requiem for a No Good Fucking Limey")

  2. Just the Ticket (1999/I) (music: "Big Date") (lyrics: "Big Date")
    aka Gary & Linda (France)
Music Department:
  1. The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca
    1997 (composer: songs "Garcia Lorca Suite", "We Will Remember You (Te recorderamos) ", "Samarra" and "Rumba a Lorca")
    aka Death in Granada (USA)
    aka Desaparición de García Lorca, La (USA: Spanish title)
    aka Lorca
    aka Muerte en Granada (Spain)
Self:
  1. Pablo
    2008 (post-production) as Himself
  2. Celia: The Queen
    2008 (completed) as Himself

  3. "Entertainment Tonight" as Himself (1 episode, 2008)
    aka E.T. (USA: informal title)
    aka ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title)
    aka Entertainment This Week (weekend title)
    aka This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title)
    • • Episode dated 25 January 2008
    2008 TV episode as Himself
  4. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Al Pacino
    2007 (TV) as Himself
  5. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" as Himself / (4 episodes, 2005-2007)
    • • Episode dated 8 June 2007
    2007 TV episode as Himself
    • • Episode dated 5 June 2007
    2007 TV episode as Himself - Oceans 13 premiere
    • • Episode dated 24 January 2007
    2007 TV episode as Himself
    • • Episode dated 11 May 2005
    2005 TV episode as Himself
  6. 2007 ALMA Awards
    2007 (TV) as Himself
  7. "HBO First Look" as Himself (3 episodes, 2001-2007)
    • • The Making of 'Ocean's Thirteen'
    2007 TV episode as Himself
    • • The Making of 'Ocean's Twelve'
    2004 TV episode as Himself
    • • The Making of 'Ocean's Eleven'
    2001 TV episode as Himself
  8. "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" as Himself (4 episodes, 2006-2007)
    • • Episode dated 7 March 2007
    2007 TV episode as Himself
    • • Episode #2.193
    2006 TV episode as Himself
    • • Episode #2.132
    2006 TV episode as Himself
    • • Episode #2.131
    2006 TV episode as Himself
  9. "Weekend Sunrise" as Himself (1 episode, 2007)
    • • Episode dated 4 February 2007
    2007 TV episode as Himself
  10. Black Rain: Making the Film - Part 1
    2006 (V) as Himself
  11. Black Rain: The Script, the Cast
    2006 (V) as Himself
  12. Black Rain: Post-Production
    2006 (V) as Himself
  13. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Sean Connery
    2006 (TV) as Himself
  14. Sacred Waters
    2006 as Himself
  15. "The Hollywood Greats" as Himself (2 episodes, 2006)
    aka Hollywood Greats (USA: new title)
    • • Marlon Brando
    2006 TV episode as Himself
    • • Jack Lemmon
    2006 TV episode as Himself
  16. "Sunday Morning Shootout" as Himself (2 episodes, 2004-2006)
    • • Episode #3.25
    2006 TV episode as Himself
    • • Episode #1.29
    2004 TV episode as Himself
  17. Class Act
    2006 as Himself
  18. "Magacine" as Himself (1 episode, 2005)
    • • Episode dated 28 October 2005
    2005 TV episode as Himself
  19. "All-Star Cup 2005"
    2005 TV series as Himself
  20. Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope
    2005 (TV) as Himself
  21. The 10th Annual Critics' Choice Awards
    2005 (TV) as Himself - winner
  22. "Dennis Miller" as Himself (1 episode, 2004)
    • • Episode dated 14 December 2004
    2004 TV episode as Himself
  23. "The View" as Himself (2 episodes, 2004)
    • • Episode dated 6 December 2004
    2004 TV episode as Himself
    • • Episode dated 25 February 2004
    2004 TV episode as Himself
  24. Nouveaux refus, Les
    2004 (V) as Himself/Un comédien qui refuse de tourner avec Laurent
  25. "Tout le monde en parle" as Himself (1 episode, 2004)
    • • Episode dated 25 September 2004
    2004 TV episode as Himself
  26. "Grand journal de Canal+, Le" as Himself (1 episode, 2004)
    • • Episode dated 20 September 2004
    2004 TV episode as Himself
  27. Creating a Twisted Web of Intrigue
    2004 (V) as Himself
  28. "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" as Himself (2 episodes, 1999-2004)
    aka Late Night with Conan O'Brien (Australia)
    • • Episode dated 25 February 2004
    2004 TV episode as Himself
    • • Episode dated 19 February 1999
    1999 TV episode as Himself
  29. "Tinseltown TV" as Himself (1 episode, 2004)
    • • Episode dated 7 February 2004
    2004 TV episode as Himself
  30. San Francisco: Scene of the Crime
    2004 (V) as Himself
  31. "Biography" as Himself (1 episode, 2003)
    • • Kevin Costner
    2003 TV episode as Himself
  32. "The Caroline Rhea Show" as Himself (1 episode, 2003)
    • • Episode dated 22 April 2003
    2003 TV episode as Himself
  33. "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" as Himself (1 episode, 2002)
    aka The Late Late Show (USA: short title)
    • • Episode dated 7 November 2002
    2002 TV episode as Himself
  34. "Festival Pass with Chris Gore"
    2002 TV series as Himself
  35. 2002 MTV Movie Awards
    2002 (TV) (uncredited) as Himself
  36. 'Ocean's Eleven': The Look of the Con
    2002 (V) as Himself
  37. Jose Marti: Legacy of Freedom
    2002 as Narrator
  38. I Love Lucy's 50th Anniversary Special
    2001 (TV) as Himself
  39. America: A Tribute to Heroes
    2001 (TV) as Himself
  40. A Galaxy Far, Far Away
    2001 as Himself
  41. The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards
    2001 (TV) as Himself - Presenter
    aka 2001 Grammy Awards (New Zealand: English title: cut version)
  42. "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" as Himself (4 episodes, 1997-2000)
    • • Episode dated 17 November 2000
    2000 TV episode as Himself
    • • Episode dated 18 February 1999
    1999 TV episode as Himself
    • • Episode dated 3 February 1998
    1998 TV episode as Himself
    • • Episode dated 14 May 1997
    1997 TV episode as Himself
  43. The 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards
    2000 (TV) as Himself - Host
  44. 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
    2000 (TV) (uncredited) as Presenter
  45. "Inside the Actors Studio" as Himself (1 episode, 2000)
    • • Episode #6.8
    2000 TV episode as Himself

  46. The Peculiar Memories of Bruce Robinson
    1999 (TV) as Himself
  47. "Días de cine" as Himself (1 episode, 1999)
    • • Episode dated 18 April 1999
    1999 TV episode as Himself
  48. The 71st Annual Academy Awards
    1999 (TV) as Himself - Co-presenter: Best Music, Original Musical or Comedy Score Award
  49. "The Directors" as Himself (2 episodes)
    • • The Films of Andrew Davis (????) TV episode as Himself
    • • The Films of Ridley Scott (????) TV episode as Himself
  50. World's Coolest Bachelors
    1997 (TV) as Himself
  51. "Caiga quien caiga" as Himself (1 episode, 1997)
    • • Episode dated 23 February 1997
    1997 TV episode as Himself
  52. "Lo + plus" as Himself (1 episode, 1997)
    • • Episode dated 19 February 1997
    1997 TV episode as Himself
  53. "Intimate Portrait" as Narrator (1 episode, 1996)
    • • Gloria Estefan
    1996 TV episode as Narrator
  54. "Cinema tres" as Himself (1 episode, 1996)
    aka Informatiu cinema (Spain: Catalan title)
    • • Episode dated 28 June 1996
    1996 TV episode as Himself
  55. Poetry, Passion, the Postman: The Poetic Return of Pablo Neruda
    1996 (TV) (voice) as Himself
  56. "Showbiz Today" as Himself (2 episodes, 1995)
    • • Episode dated 4 December 1995
    1995 TV episode as Himself
    • • Episode dated 2 May 1995
    1995 TV episode as Himself
  57. Somos un solo pueblo
    1995 (TV)
  58. Gloria Estefan: Everlasting Gloria
    1995 (V) as Waiter (in 'I See Your Smile')
  59. Cachao Como Su Ritmo No Hay Dos
    1994 as Himself
    aka Cachao Like His Rhythm There Is No Other
  60. "Nyhetsmorgon" as Himself / (1 episode)
    • • Filmen 'Ocean's Eleven' (????) TV episode as Himself/Terry Benedict
  61. The 63rd Annual Academy Awards
    1991 (TV) as Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role & Co-Presenter: Best Sound Effects Editing
  62. The Godfather Family: A Look Inside
    1990 (TV) as Himself

  63. The Making of 'The Mean Season'
    1985 (TV) as Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. Premio Donostia a Richard Gere
    2007 (TV) as Raymond Avilla
  2. Que Pasa USA?: A Documentary
    2006
  3. "Magacine"
    • • Episode dated 30 September 2005
    2005 TV episode as Himself
  4. The Untouchables: The Script, the Cast
    2004 (V) as Himself
  5. "Celebrities Uncensored"
    • • Episode #2.6
    2004 TV episode as Himself
  6. The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
    1992 (V) as Vincent Mancini