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Andy Garcia is credited as a composer, television actor and film actor. Born on April 12, 1956, Andy Garcia is from Havana, Havana Province, Cuba. That works out to 70 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Miami Beach Senior High School and Florida International University. Awards on record include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and Great Immigrants Award (2009).
My Take
What I admire most about Andy Garcia is his refusal to be loud. In an industry that rewards scenery-chewing, he built a career on contained intensity — the smoldering stillness he brought to The Untouchables held its own against Connery and De Niro. He was also the first Cuban to be nominated for an acting Oscar, for The Godfather Part III. He never chased superstardom recklessly; he chose gravity over glitter. For my money, he is one of the most quietly authoritative screen presences of his generation, and his Walk of Fame star feels earned rather than awarded.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Andy Garcia
- Name (Japanese)
- アンディ・ガルシア
- Reading
- あんでぃ・がるしあ
- Born
- April 12, 1956 (age 70)
- Origin
- Havana, Havana Province, Cuba
- Occupation
- actor / composer / television actor / film actor / film director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Monkey
2. Background
- High school
- Miami Beach Senior High School
- University
- Florida International University
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2009 Great Immigrants Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Andy Garcia born?
Andy Garcia was born on April 12, 1956 and is 70 years old.
Where is Andy Garcia from?
Andy Garcia is from Havana, Havana Province, Cuba.
What does Andy Garcia do?
Andy Garcia works as actor, composer, television actor, film actor, film director.
Where did Andy Garcia study?
Andy Garcia attended Florida International University.
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