Andy Garcia – Biography, Career, Movies, Net Worth

Andy Garcia

Andy Garca (known as Andrés Arturo Garca Menéndez) is a Cuban American actor who was born on April 12, 1956. He became known in the late 1980s and 1990s, having appeared in several successful Hollywood films, including The Godfather: Part III, The Untouchables, Internal Affairs and When a Man Loves a Woman. His most recent role was in Ocean’s Eleven and its sequels, Ocean’s Twelve and Ocean’s Thirteen, and The Lost City. His portrayal of Vincent Mancini in The Godfather Part III led to him being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Real Name/Full NameAndrés Arturo García-Menéndez
Date Of BirthApril 12, 1956
Age68 years old
BirthplaceHavana, Cuba
NationalityAmerican
ReligionChristian
Zodiac signGemini
Height5 feet 10 inch
Weight79 kg
SpouseMaría Victoria Lorido Garcia
ChildrenAlessandra Garcia, Daniella Garcia, Dominik Garcia, and Andrés Garcia.
SiblingsTessi, and Rene.
ProfessionActor, producer, musician
Net worth$20 million

Biography

On April 12, 1956, Havana, Cuba welcomed Andy Garcia into the world. His father is Rene Garcia and his mother is Amelie Menendez. Tessi is his sister and Rene is his brother. When his family moved to Miami, he was five years old.

While studying at Florida International University, Andy began his professional career in acting, and he will soon begin his career in Hollywood. Не ѕtаrtеd аudіtіоnіng fоr vаrіоuѕ rоlеѕ іn mоvіеѕ, whіlе hе wаѕ wоrkіng аѕ а wаіtеr іn а rеѕtаurаnt. Ніѕ fіrѕt wоrk wаѕ іn а tеlеvіѕіоn ѕеrіеѕ nаmеd ‘Ніll Ѕtrееt Вluеѕ,’ whеrе hе рlауеd thе rоlе оf а gаngѕtеr.

Personal Life

Maria Victoria Marivi Lorido (1975-Present) – Andy and Maria met for the first time at a club in 1975. He has jokingly mentioned that he proposed to Maria during their very first meeting. Their courtship lasted for about 7 years and the duo got married on September 24, 1982. Their marriage is one of the few long-lasting unions in Hollywood.

They are proud parents to 4 kids. Their daughter Dominik García-Lorido was born on August 16, 1983. She was followed by 2 more girls, Daniella García-Lorido January 3, 1988, and Alessandra García-Lorido June 20, 1991, who is a plus-size model. Lastly, they had a boy named Andrés García-Lorido who was born on January 28, 2002. All of his children are actors and have featured in some of his film projects.

Career

TV debut was a small role in the 1981 pilot of Hill Street Blues, Garcia was soon to enter the field of films landing a role in Blue Skies Again (1983). His career really started to take off when he was cast as a drug kingpin in 8 Million Ways to Die. His performance as Michael Corleone’s impulsive nephew in The Godfather Part III (1990) brought him success once again and earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Garcia’s screen image softened after portraying characters on the edge for several years, including those who were too good to be true. In When a Man Loves a Woman (1994), Meg Ryan’s husband was an alcoholic, while in Hero (1992), John Bubber was a bum.

The documentary tribute to Cuban mambo artist Cachoao, titled ‘Cachoao’, was produced and directed by him. In addition to his rhythm in There Is No Other (1993), he directed and starred in The Lost City (2006) as well. In the action thriller A Dark Truth (2013), he plays a CIA agent who transforms into a talk show host and worked as an executive producer. He continued by appearing in Rob the Mob (2014) and contributing his voice to Rio 2 (2014).

Garcia then starred in the comedy reboot Ghostbusters (2016), the action comedy The True Memoirs of an International Assassin (2016), the thriller Headlock (2016), and the sci-fi adventures Max Steel (2016) and Passengers (2016).

The most recent films he has appeared in are Geostorm (2017) and the sequel, Mamma Mia! The sequel to Here We Go Again (2018).

Andy Garcia was hailed as ‘Outstanding Performer in Film’ by receiving the Nostros Golden Eagle Award in 1997.

The ALMA Award for Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film was awarded to him for his portrayal of Frank Conner in ‘Desperate Measures.

For his work in acting, Garcia was recognized by the ALMA Awards with the Anthony Quinn Award for Achievement in Motion Picture in 2006.

He was recognized as one of NewsMax’s 50 Most Influential Latino Republicans in 2016.

MovieYear
The Untouchables1987
Black Rain1989
Temptation is like a night shadow1990
The Godfather 31990
The Jennifer Serial Murder Case1992
Little Big Hero1992
Reincarnation1992
When a Man Loves 1994
Big Thief Little Thief1995
Denver1995
Night Falls on Manhattan1996
Desperate1998
Living Havana2000
Ocean’s Eleven2001
Unsed2003
Ocean’s Twelve2004
Blackout2004
Modigliani2004
Smoking Aces 2007
Ocean’s Thirteen2007
The Air I Breathe2008
New York I Love You2008
Beverly Hills Cha Cha Wah2008
Rio 22014
Ghostbusters2016
Passengers2016
Geostorm2017
Mamma Mia! 22018
Book Club2018
Last Mission2018
Cash Truck 2021
Father of the Bride2022
Pain Hustlers2023
Book Club: The Next Chapter2023
The Expendables 42023

Net Worth

Andy Garcia’s net worth is $20 million, which comes from his roots in Cuba, as an actor, producer, and director. Andy Garcia made his mark in 1987’s ‘The Untouchables,’ and then went on to act in numerous notable films throughout the 80s. Booking a role in ‘The Godfather Part III’ was a major step forward for him, and he was awarded an Academy Award nomination for his performance.

Conclusion

Cuba’s life and future career were impacted by the forced migration. ‘Andy Garcia, who became a staunch defender of human rights and democracy in Cuba. Despite these obstacles, he was able to become one of the most well-known and respected actors in Hollywood, and received many accolades. Due to his exceptional performance in films such as ‘The Godfather Part III’ and ‘The Untouchables’. Andy Garcia maintains his Cuban roots and establishes himself as an icon in the American film industry.

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