Al Ernest Garcia

Al Ernest Garcia

Deceased · Born: Mar 11, 1887 · Died: Sep 4, 1938

Personal Details

Born Mar 11, 1887 San Francisco, California, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Al Ernest Garcia (11 March 1887 – 4 September 1938) was an American actor, best known for his long association with Charlie Chaplin. He acted with Chaplin in six films between 1921 and 1936, cast mostly in clinical or villainous supporting roles. Garcia portrayed the brutal circus director in The Circus (1928), the snobbish butler of the millionaire in City Lights (1931), and the factory owner in Modern Times (1936). He was also a casting director for Chaplin on The Circus, City Lights, and Modern Times. Garcia was co-founder of the Motion Picture Extras and Supporting Players Association, founded in 1933.

Career

1938
In Old Mexico
In Old Mexico as Don Carlos Gonzalez
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1936
Modern Times
Modern Times as President of the Electro Steel Corp.
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The Gay Desperado
The Gay Desperado as Police Captain
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1932
South of Santa Fe
South of Santa Fe as (as Capt. Garcia) Felipe Anunciado Menendez Gonzales Rodriguez
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1931
City Lights
City Lights as The Millionaire's Butler James
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1928
The Circus
The Circus as The Circus Proprietor and Ring Master
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1922
Pay Day
Pay Day as Drinking Companion and Policeman
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