Andy García facts for kids
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Andy García
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Andrés Arturo García Menéndez
April 12, 1956 |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | Florida International University |
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| Years active | 1978–present |
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Marivi Lorido García
(m. 1982) |
| Children | 4, including Dominik García-Lorido |
Andrés Arturo García Menéndez (born April 12, 1956), known as Andy García, is an American actor, director, and producer. He became famous for his roles in many movies.
One of his first big roles was in the movie The Untouchables (1987). He also starred in The Godfather Part III (1990), where he played Vincent Mancini. For this role, he was nominated for an Academy Award.
Andy García has appeared in many other popular films. These include Ocean's Eleven (2001) and its sequels, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018), and Father of the Bride (2022). He has also directed and produced films. In 2005, he won a Grammy and a Latin Grammy Award for producing a music album.
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Early Life and Education
Andy García was born in Havana, Cuba. His mother, Amelie Menéndez, was an English teacher. His father, René García Núñez, was a lawyer. Andy has two older siblings, Tessi and René.
When Andy was five years old, his family moved to Miami, Florida. His family started a successful perfume company there. Andy grew up as a Roman Catholic. He went to Miami Beach Senior High School, where he played basketball. During his last year of high school, he got sick. This made him decide to try acting. He started taking drama classes and later graduated from Florida International University.
Acting Career Highlights
Andy García began his acting journey at Florida International University. Soon after, he moved to Hollywood to pursue his dream.
Early Roles in the 1980s
In 1984, Andy had a small role in the first episode of the TV show Murder, She Wrote. He also appeared in the TV series Hill Street Blues. In 1985, he had a supporting role in the movie The Mean Season.
His big break came in 1987 with the crime drama The Untouchables. This film was about a team of law enforcement officers trying to stop crime during the Prohibition era. It was a huge success and received many awards. In 1989, García also acted in the action thriller Black Rain.
Rising Star in the 1990s
In 1990, Andy García was cast in The Godfather Part III. He played Vincent Mancini, a key character in the Corleone family story. The movie was a success and earned several Academy Award nominations. Andy himself was nominated for Best Supporting Actor.
During the 1990s, García starred in several other films. These included Internal Affairs, where he played a police officer. In 1992, he appeared in Hero. He also played a criminal in Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995) and a lawyer in Night Falls on Manhattan (1996). In 1998, he starred as a cop in the action thriller Desperate Measures.
Success in the 2000s
In 2000, Andy García starred in and produced the HBO film For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story. This movie told the story of jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval. For his performance, Andy was nominated for an Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
He also played Terry Benedict, a casino owner, in Ocean's Eleven (2001). This movie was a big hit and led to two sequels, Ocean's Twelve (2004) and Ocean's Thirteen (2007), where he also appeared.
In 2005, García co-wrote, directed, and starred in the film The Lost City.
Recent Work in the 2010s and 2020s
Andy García has continued to have a busy career. In 2018, he starred in four films. He was in the musical Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, where he even sang with Cher. He also appeared in the romantic comedy Book Club and the drama The Mule. He also had a role in the HBO movie My Dinner with Hervé.
In the 2020s, García starred in films like Ana and Words on Bathroom Walls (2020). He also appeared in action films like Redemption Day and Wrath of Man (2021). In 2022, he starred in the comedy Father of the Bride alongside Gloria Estefan. Most recently, he appeared in the action comedy film Expend4bles (2023).
Personal Life
Andy García met his wife, Marivi Lorido, in Miami in the mid-1970s. They dated for seven years before getting married on September 24, 1982. The family lives in both Toluca Lake, Los Angeles and Key Biscayne, Florida.
Andy and Marivi have four children: Dominik, Daniella, Alessandra, and Andrés. Dominik, born in 1983, is also an actress. Daniella, born in 1988, is married and has a daughter. Alessandra, born in 1991, is a model. Their only son, Andrés, born in 2002, is a DJ.
Andy García is a naturalized citizen of the United States. He is also Catholic.
Other Honors
- 1995: Received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2002: Received the Desert Palm Achievement Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival
- 2006: Received the Anthony Quinn Award for Achievement in Motion Pictures from The American Latino Media Arts Award
- 2019: Received the Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes, a Spanish award for fine arts.
- 2022: Received the Gregory Peck Award for Lifetime Achievement at the San Diego International Film Festival.
Images for kids
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Andy García with Julianna Margulies and his daughter Dominik García-Lorido.
See also
In Spanish: Andy García para niños
- List of Cuban Americans
- List of people from Miami
