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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
The Gold Rush
as Prospector (uncredited)
Modern Times
as President of the Electro Steel Corp.
City Lights
as His Butler
The Circus
as The Circus Proprietor and Ring Master
The Last Train from Madrid
as 3rd Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
The Idle Class
as Cop in Park / Guest (uncredited)
Pay Day
as Drinking Companion and Policeman
In Old Mexico
as Don Carlos Gonzalez
One Way Passage
as Honolulu Cigar Store Proprietor (uncredited)
The Cisco Kid
as Orderly (uncredited)
