Al Ernest 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.

Known For

Modern Times

as President of the Electro Steel Corp.

City Lights

as His Butler

The Gold Rush

as Prospector (uncredited)

The Circus

as The Circus Proprietor and Ring Master

Pay Day

as Drinking Companion and Policeman

The Idle Class

as Cop in Park / Guest (uncredited)

One Way Passage

as Honolulu Cigar Store Proprietor (uncredited)

The Cisco Kid

as Orderly (uncredited)

The Gay Desperado

as Police Captain

Young Romance

as Spagnoli (as Al Garcia)