Al Ernest Garcia
Born:March 11, 1887
Place of Birth:San Francisco, California, USA
Died:September 4, 1938
Known For:Acting
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.
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Filmography
Acting
The Gold Rush
Prospector (uncredited)
1925
Modern Times
President of the Electro Steel Corp.
1936
City Lights
His Butler
1931
The Circus
The Circus Proprietor and Ring Master
1928
Production
Modern Times
Casting
1936
City Lights
Casting
1931