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Al Ernest Garcia
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

Pay Day
as Drinking Companion and Policeman

I'll Take Romance
as Allan Garcia

The Gay Caballero
as Bandit

The Last Train from Madrid
as 3rd Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

One Way Passage
as Honolulu Cigar Store Proprietor (uncredited)

The Power God
as Weston Dore