Andy Garcia Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

Andy Garcia breaks down his most iconic characters, including his roles in 'The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone,' 'Ocean's 11,' 'The Untouchables,' 'Internal Affairs,' and more.
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[@rishabhaniket1952]

Andy Garcia and Ray Liotta were two actors who I am amazed didn’t go on to be bigger superstars. They had everything going on in their breakthrough films.

[@tony1876]

I've always thought the same. Two of my favorite actors ever

[@CoToZaFilmJest]

Yup. Ray Liotta was never a superstar, but he was RECOGNIZABLE as an excellent characteristic actor, never afraid of playing ambigeous characters, with ambivalent attitude, ambivalent feelings, often plain evil. And yet in some magical way he forced audience to accept that, sometimes to even cheer for him! He was truly SOMETHING WILD!

[@enriquesinghjr]

Even though The Godfather III (Coda) is the weakest out of the trilogy Garcia's character was a wonderful addition to the family. Even though he's had a fantastic career I consider him a somewhat underrated talent.

[@ZAPAT1STA49]

I enjoyed Coda a lot. Felt the pacing fix was solid. It obviously isnt part 1&2 but I enjoy it

[@cdreidp]

I liked part 3 way more than part 2

[@Armyan1988]

@@cdreidp Really? I am quite surprised to hear this. If you don't mind, can you expand, and explain why? I am huge fan of the trilogy, and think that 3 is way underrated. I am also a huge fan of Sophia Coppola, and think that the feedback she got, was more related to everyone's thought that she got the role because of her father.

[@cdreidp]

@Armyan1988 yeah! I felt that 2 was more just a backstory for Vito, whereas Coda was a continuation of later years. I thought 2 was slow, wasn't as interesting, but I can see why people like it- people like Vito. Also though, I think Vinny was a great addition to the series, you could definitely see Sonny in him. Just overall a more entertaining movie

[@CraigMcfly1985]

I did enjoy Coda as well.

[@mexicansoutherngirl]

I love Andy Garcia in When A Man Loves A Woman. Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia are so electric !

[@CoToZaFilmJest]

I admire "NIGHT FALLS ON MANHATTAN" (directed by Sidney Lumet!) with Lena Olin.

[@cameron1975williams]

Just saw the great man himself in The Untouchables yesterday. What a great movie to be in. Andy Garcia is always fantastic to watch.

[@CinHotlanta]

I will always picture Stone first when I hear Andy's name, and see him absolutely taking names on that staircase.

[@khalilahd.]

He’s incredible 👏🏽

[@Jaydogg222]

@@CinHotlanta WAP COP

[@joemckim1183]

@@CinHotlanta I see Vincent Coreleone but Stone would probably be #2.

[@bukitkatilmp]

The staircase scene is probably the greatest scene of a movie ever .

[@Mr.D34]

Andy Garcia still looks amazing and still looks classy as usual. Great actor.

[@texasred2702]

One of the best and most underrated actors alive. He was the what made the Godfather 3 feel like part of the trilogy.

[@CraigMcfly1985]

Playing Vincent in da third chapter was very intense.

[@mikemasiello5965]

Did you ever see "City Island"?

[@Coco-ct5ix]

They broke the mould with this one - he is such an elegant and dignified actor who always brings something unique to his roles.

[@TheThrivingLady]

Gosh! Andy Garcia is the epitome of swagger and class! He's a great actor, too!

[@kjosemaria9373]

Aging like wine! Andy Garcia was my summer magazine love April 1991 - he came out in one of those American Magazines for his role as Vincent Corleone , I screamed "SH******T!!!" when I saw his full page black and white photo - his piercing eyes boring into my 15 year old boy crazy soul. I was grounded for a week for that cussin. Hahahah Sigh, here I am 32 years later watching this show. Love how Andy has embraced aging like that - he's still beautiful!

[@scottnolan2833]

He seems like a man who would be a wonderful friend and mentor.

[@stephenmccollum1391]

Great actor and very respectful of Sean, Al and others. Quite a career

[@bobbyricigliano2799]

Andy Garcia, easily one of the greatest male lead actors in the last 35 years. More brilliant roles than I can even count. I am very partial toward “Things to do in Denver when you’re dead.”

[@imherechillin]

Nothing but the deepest respect for this man 👏👏

[@ArthephiusX]

Things To Do In Denver When You’re Dead. Massively overlooked and underrated movie that ranks up there as one of Garcia’s finest performances, opposite Walken, and with a great ensemble cast and razor sharp script. Unforgivable that GQ have overlooked that gem.

[@DNOstalgia]

I remember seeing it in the cinema. My all time favourite Garcia movie!

[@n.p.d]

yeah massive mistake, was excited to hear him talk about it.

[@UncorkedEnergy]

I watch this just to see him talk about Jimmy the Saint

[@DNOstalgia]

@@UncorkedEnergy Give it a name! Me too. Boat Drinks.

[@UncorkedEnergy]

@@DNOstalgia yea buckwheat's for whoever left it out!

[@barbararey4337]

Modigliani is one of my favorite films starring Andy Garcia. He is a gentleman off screen.

[@williamdillard5060]

"Internal Affairs" with Richard Gere was a great performance and my favorite AndyGarcia role . I also loved his portrayal of "Benedict" in The Oceans 11 movies. That baby stroller scene in "The Untouchables" was magnificent.

[@molasorrosalom4846]

Richard Gere and Andy Garcia reportedly did not get along during filming. Some of the scenes in which they were required to hit each other, particularly the confrontation in the elevator, were allegedly for real. Garcia subsequently refused to attend the wrap party.

[@williamdillard5060]

@@molasorrosalom4846 wow I never heard about that. I always heard that Gere was hard to get along with.

[@CraigMcfly1985]

But still Internal Affairs was still a gripping hit over at Paramount and Frank Mancuso back in da 90's.

[@williamdillard5060]

@@CraigMcfly1985 yes it was. I am surprised how many people never even heard of this movie.

[@delrey874]

Untouchables, Black Rain, Ocean's Eleven, City Island, The Mule...he is a good actor.

[@JonBlockCreations]

Black Rain should DEFINITELY be included! Anybody who’s seen it never forgets what happens to Andy’s character.

[@m1lst3r89]

@@JonBlockCreations yes, the first time I watched it, it was true shock to me! Just incredible.

[@lewisjones4130]

SMOKIN ACES

[@melplayz90]

charisma just oozes off of him, still handsome

[@conatcha]

Charisma??

[@themarkl0813]

That stair scene is one of my fav scenes of all time !!!

[@richardjoseph8532]

Andy Garcia could be everyone's friend... A lover of life! Bravo!

[@DamnFineCupOfCoffee]

This dude’s voice is awesome

[@godfather1983]

Ye it's velvety smooth

[@KristinaBrandorff]

Cuban cigars make miracles, lol

[@Aleakwe]

Will always love Andy Garcia, profound brilliance especially in Smokin Aces, Internal Affairs, When A Man Loves A Woman.

[@Canyon2023]

Most gorgeous actor on film ❤

[@user-gy7bu7hn1y]

Andy Garcia is an amazing actor! Talented, handsome, elelgant, clasic. He is awesome!!!!!!

[@anilachar323]

Black Rain. Andy Garcia is in less than a quarter of the beginning and is the reason Michael Douglas stays on in Tokyo to head butt with the Yakuza.

[@alynsyms9666]

I first saw Andy Garcia in the Untouchables, then Black Rain and Godfather III. I looked for any movie with him in it after. There were two outstanding films of his I really enjoyed that deserve recognition. City Island and Modigliani, both were terrific and a tour de force for Andy. He is a great actor.

[@joseandrada264]

Such a great actor , so many memorable performances

[@WalterSobchak1000]

Such a likable actor. Favourite films? Black Rain, Internal Affairs & The Untouchables

[@stanley2004]

Same here.

[@draganbilic5266]

He was great in Things to do in Denver when you're dead.

[@mjak993]

Boat drinks!

[@tomasf.alvarez9556]

A fantastic actor. And true gentleman.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@isismalls3436]

Love his impressions of Al Pacino and Sean Connery 🤣

[@tahirm1992]

An Honorable mention: "Things to do in Denver When you are Dead." One of my fav Andy Garcia movie. Should've been there as well as "When a man loves a woman."

[@martinsmith1505]

Just stumbled upon this interview, ironically. just heard about James Dawn's death.He was great as Sonny's son , Andy Garcia is great, one of my favorite actors! God Bless Andy Garcia, and RIP to James Caan!

[@zackwilliams9912]

He should the Kennedy center honors one of these days. Other than Edward James Olmos, he brought nuances and richness to the characters that are Latino and inspiring a generation of Latino actors.

[@williamdillard5060]

Well said sir.

[@mg19cal]

Good point. And ironically they were at odds in "Stand And Deliver"

[@marilyncallachan]

HE IS THE EPITOME OF CLASS!💎❣️

[@sid3859]

What a down to Earth ,humble guy.Very well spoken. btw:He would be a great James Bond!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

One of the greats. He seems very personable too.

[@rodrigocarneiro2100]

Everything Andy does is amazing!!! ❤

[@yvetteschools4979]

Truly a class act

[@Engel888]

Godfather 3 was superb. Vincent was terrific 👏

[@EricBrunoBorgman]

He does great impressions of other actors, usually of ones he's worked with.

[@TripleJ69]

I wish they could have talked about a character he played in, 8 million ways to die. He played a cocaine gangster in Los Angeles. His name was Angel in that movie. He was like Tony Montana before Tony Montana. A great movie that also had Jeff Bridges. One of my favorite movies.

[@Saad.H]

I will always remember him as Terry Benedict

[@javiermori1710]

I was working at Bellagio when they filmed Oceans 11 and waited on Garcia and his family of bout 10ppl. I waited on most of cast and he was def one of the nicer ones. I heard Julia Roberts was super high maintence lol..

[@ErenTheWarcriminal]

Lmao his Sean Connery impression is absolutely legendary

[@gentleraine480]

Godfather III is my personal favorite, basically due to Mr. Garcia’s ability to bring the story to life.

[@promnightdumpsterbaby9553]

This man is a class act.

[@lilyyyyyyy8116]

Honestly, the oceans movies are so good for no reason

[@CinHotlanta]

Straight up cast and director; the story/script is not great, but it is fun - soundtrack and score are pretty well put together, too.

[@Ferraridude13]

Christopher Vaile script is very good imo, it’s very tight. Those movies are so much better than they have any right to be. With a different team it could’ve been so average, it’s just the perfect ensemble behind and in front of the camera

[@m1lst3r89]

They are just pure pop corn entertainment.

[@williamdillard5060]

Well they couldn't have made it to "real".

[@suat365]

Internal affairs, The untouchables. GF 3, Things to do in Denver..., and many others. One of the greatest actor of all time

[@stanley2004]

Yes!!

[@Fac725]

What a great man!

[@brianlagrant9757]

Wish they would have talked about Black Rain. Great movie.

[@hrw1008]

Love this guy.

[@jimmyl324]

Excellent actor

[@SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFish.]

Love him in the movie Dead Again…

[@Cypress078]

He's an American treasure

[@west43rdst6]

gorgeous then and now

[@timmayer7248]

I wish they would've covered Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead. Andy has been great in so many roles, but he'll always be Jimmy the Saint to me.

[@davidmalsher4038]

Boat drinks

[@timmayer7248]

@@davidmalsher4038 Give it a name.

[@erdnasiul87]

His best role was when he played for Manchester United. That Berbatov character was amazing.

[@FastEddie86]

Berbatov modelled himself on him. When he’s smoking.

[@MerchantIvoryfilms]

I had the very rare honor of escorting Andy around the Chines Theater as his EP detail while he did a Q&A. He got out of his car, i introduced myself and off we went into the back ally and down a long set of very creepy stairs into a super dark hall. Its probably the ugliest walk of old walls, covered in fire retardant, its just creepy. If you knew me personally or took a first glance you would see me as the skinny nerd who you could beat up (In short im not intimidating) In my suit i look like a secret service agent i guess and between that and the really creepy stairs Andy was a little wireded out, ask me straight up "Are you going to snuff me?" I laughed, he did to. I turned and smiled to him saying "I know this is scary but i promise your green room is just over hear and its much nicer than this hallway" Now ever time I see the Godfather, or Oceans, i get a big smile on my face and tell myself "I intimidated him....me the nerd" ^.^

[@L.L.2045]

haha

[@DunmoresMovieMania]

Anything Andy Garcia is in, he improves it 100%.

[@boruff68]

STILL love watching "The Untouchables" . His role in that was pretty great one to watch.

[@user-ps4gv7ge6t]

Godfather 4 with Garcia as the Godfather HAS to come. As long as he is alive, they have to make it. Dont care about the plot or how, but they MUST do it.

[@paramitch]

It's lovely to see Andy break down his career, and he's thoughtful and fascinating here, so thanks for this. However, I have to wonder what kind of silly PR deal resulted in THESE movies being picked for inclusion (where he was mostly a supporting role), versus films he led like JENNIFER 8, WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN, NIGHT FALLS ON MANHATTAN, MODIGLIANI, etc.? (I mean, MAMMA MIA 2 versus BLACK RAIN or 8 MILLION WAYS TO DIE etc? Sigh.

[@maneincondicional9139]

Modigliani , The appearance of Lorca, Thinks to do in Denver when you're dead... Andy Garcia 💗

[@christoffesedao3579]

Garcia is amazing in the film JENNIFER 8. It is a great film that is overlooked too often. With Uma Thurman, Kathy Baker, and Lance Henriksen.

[@m1lst3r89]

Yes, my comment too.

[@sahej6939]

It stinks in terms of writing

[@m1lst3r89]

@@sahej6939 the writing is the best part of the film. One of the best screenplays I read.

[@RENTnerd87]

When A Man Loves A Woman is really underrated

[@strictlysega]

black rain and accidental hero are my 2 fave Andy Garcia movies,.

[@shaggycan]

9:00 Maybe his charcter was aiming to be in the mounted police, most large forces in the 20s had them. Better pay etc. Makes sense. Untouchables is a masterpiece. People forget that DePalma was in the tight filmmaking group with Lucas, Spielberg, Marty and Coppola.

[@tracezacur6784]

Night falls on manhattan is one of my favorites since I was a teenager Andy was excellent in that movie.

[@heathercole5473]

Things to do in Denver is also the best movie. Thanks, Sir

[@maneincondicional9139]

My favorite actor ever💗

[@cubndzl]

They should’ve added a segment on The Lost City a movie he created based on experiences of his life

[@HeatWave96]

Where is black rain? Seems like such an underrated movie

[@kimberlya.3681]

I literally just watched the trilogy for the first time over the memorial day weekend. Andy Garcia shines 💫💫💫

[@elenapanus6638]

Burt Lancaster - Gregory Peck - Andy Garcia ❤️❤️❤️

[@tony1876]

One of the best actors ever. Legendary

[@georgekouremenos596]

He is incredible. Congrats mr. Garcia

[@lourdesgreen2213]

Love. Andy Garcia, one of my favorite actors. He is very talented and multidimensional.

[@gforce97]

i remember him in Pink Panther 2 when he played the Italian detective

[@L.L.2045]

I love Any Garcias vibe!

[@TheonlyLarsNelson]

I've just re-watch "intrenal affairs" and it's perfection. I really liked "jennifer 8" also. Andy Garcia you 've been rocking my love for films, thank you so much for it!

[@m1lst3r89]

Too bad he didn't talk about Jennifer Eight, one of his best movies.

[@El-Jefe97]

I haven't seen the video yet, but this guy is a legend.

[@titaongalpay3779]

Wow ! The voice ! Perfect !

[@Katzenhase]

His role in "Black Rain" was also iconic!!!

[@fishingwbirdie8545]

Robert de Niro, Al Pacino, Andy Garcia, Joe pesci, Ray Liotta (R.I.P), Tony Siciro, James Gandolfini, Christopher Moltisanti. Some of my Favorite Actors in Gangsters/Wise guy/ Mob Movies.

[@miltongarcia5637]

No Armand Assante?

[@fishingwbirdie8545]

@@miltongarcia5637 GOOD Point!!! 💪🏻

[@DarthRushy]

Christopher Moltisanti was played by Michael Imperioli

[@mikaelhagstrom9381]

Great Video..💪👍 ...Thank You...👍...For Sharing it..👍

[@carolw1624]

When A Man Loves A Women... I cried, all my girlfriends cried, such a moving movie

[@paulshaw9953]

Smokin' Aces

[@coritrukka]

“You got mustard on your suit.” Lucky Luciano

[@mr.soprano2609]

Legend❤️

[@NewAnimeFreak357]

City island was pretty funny

[@markienatnots9479]

Can’t believe they didn’t mention Black Rain.

[@dragondisciple1205]

The train station scene is one of my favorite action sequences “yeah I got him”

[@missVmilne]

Superb talent - I'd watch him open an envelope : - )

[@mikemasiello5965]

Watch him in "City Island". I think that's his best performance ever!

[@hortensia3384]

Il est toujours aussi beau,

[@michaelkan778]

Am I the only one who was caught off guard by his impressions 🤯

[@cayenneman08]

Where's "Things to Do In Denver When You're Dead?" That's one of his best!

[@htdart]

You should have included Night Falls on Manhattan.

[@agneskalocsai2966]

The best !👍