Al Ernest Garcia

Al Ernest Garcia

  • Birthday: 3/11/1887
  • Deathday: 9/4/1938
  • Place of birth: San Francisco, California, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Allan Ernest Garcia, Al E. Garcia, A.E. Garcia, Allan Garcia, Alan Garcia, Allen Garcia, Al Garcia, A. Garcia, Albert E. Garcia, Albert Garcia, Alfred Garcia, Ernesto Garcia, Ernest Garcia, Earnest Garcia, Frank Garcia

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.

Filmography

City Lights
Release date: 2/1/1931

City Lights

Role(s): His Butler

Details
Modern Times
Release date: 2/5/1936

Modern Times

Role(s): President of the Electro Steel Corp.

Details
The Circus
Release date: 1/6/1928

The Circus

Role(s): The Circus Proprietor and Ring Master

Details
The Idle Class
Release date: 9/25/1921

The Idle Class

Role(s): Cop in Park / Guest (uncredited)

Details
Pay Day
Release date: 4/2/1922

Pay Day

Role(s): Drinking Companion and Policeman

Details