Al Ernest Garcia

Born: 11th of March 1887

Died: 4th of September 1938 (aged 51)

Biography:
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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.

Al Ernest Garcia's Filmography

Modern Times

Modern Times

  •   Movie
  • 1936
President of the Electro Steel Corp.
One Way Passage

One Way Passage

  •   Movie
  • 1932
Honolulu Cigar Store Proprietor (uncredited)
City Lights

City Lights

  •   Movie
  • 1931
His Butler
The Gold Rush

The Gold Rush

  •   Movie
  • 1925
Prospector (uncredited)
Modern Times

Modern Times

  •   Movie
  • 1936
Casting
City Lights

City Lights

  •   Movie
  • 1931
Casting