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. Garcia was born Andrés Arturo García Menéndez on April 12, 1956, in Havana, Cuba, to Amelie Menéndez, a teacher of English, and René García Núñez, an attorney and avocado farmer. Garcia's family was relatively affluent. However, when he was two years old, 'Fidel Castro . 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.
Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#65).
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 Garca-Lorido , Daniella Garcia , Alessandra Garcia-Lorido , and Andrs Garcia-Lorido.
Fact: Owns 25 conga drums, collects hats, and wears a beret in the winter.
Son, Andrs Garcia-Lorido , was born Monday, January 28, 2002, in Los Angeles, tipping the scales at 7 pounds, 13 ounces.
His daughter, Alessandra Garcia-Lorido , was born on June 20, 1991, in Los Angeles, California.
Is said to be very protective of his familys privacy.
Daughter, Daniella Garcia , was born on January 3, 1988.
Left Cuba at 5.
Filmed scenes as LouAnnes (Michelle Pfeiffer ) love interest in Dangerous Minds , but they were cut from the final print.
Son of Rene Garcia (attorney who died in 1993) and Amelie Garcia (English teacher).
Daughter Dominik Garca-Lorido born in 1984.
Has an older brother named Rene Garcia.
His niece is Jackie Garcia. She was the fiance of slain Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor at the time of his death.
Turned down the role of "Detective Mac Taylor" (The character played by Gary Sinise ) on the popular CBS crime drama "CSI: NY" .
Longtime friend of actor Mickey Rourke. Has said that Rourke was his high school baseball coach.
Good friends with George Lopez.
(December 2004) Currently lives in Toluca Lake, California, with his wife and children.
Garcia has worked with all 3 actors who played Bruce Wayne/Batman in the Burton/Schumacher Batman films. He and Michael Keaton appeared in "Desperate Measures". He and Val Kilmer appeared in "5 Days of War". He and George Clooney appeared in "Oceans Eleven" , "Oceans Twelve" , and "Oceans Thirteen".
You are defined by who you are, by your choices in life, in all regards,not just in doing movies.
Freedom is not negotiable.
In the beginning of my career I was offered every psycho role out there.
