The Cuban-American actor Andres Arturo Garcia Menendez, known as Andy Garcia, who is famous for his roles in The Godfather: Part III, The Untouchables and the Ocean's Series, has his birthday today!

Born on April 12, 1956, in Havana, Cuba, Andy Garcia began his acting career taking a drama class with Jay W. Jensen in his senior year at Miami Beach Senior High School. Garcia began acting at Florida International University but soon went to Hollywood. He had a short role in the first episode of "Murder, She Wrote" as "1st white tough" in 1984. He played the role of a gang member in the first episode of the popular TV series Hill Street Blues. 

In 1989, Garcia won the part of Vincent Mancini, the illegitimate son of Sonny Corleone, in The Godfather: Part III and earned an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actor for his performance. One of his most well-known performances was as the ruthless Las Vegas casino owner Terry Benedict in 2001's Ocean's Eleven. 

Garcia is a true professional and has managed to stay away from the link-ups. He is married to Victoria Lorido and has four children.  

Fridaymoviez wishes Andy Garcia a Very Happy Birthday!