Andy García Turns 70: Seven Decades of Cuban Pride in Hollywood

April 12, 2026

Cuban-American actor Andy García, whose full name is Andrés Arturo García Menéndez, celebrates his 70th birthday on April 12, 2026. Born in Havana in 1956, he emigrated with his family to Miami at the age of five and went on to become one of the most recognized figures of Latin American cinema in Hollywood.

His career took off with memorable roles in films such as The Godfather Part III (1990), where he played Vincent Corleone, and The Untouchables (1987), alongside Kevin Costner and Sean Connery. Throughout his career he has combined major Hollywood productions with more personal projects, including directing The Lost City of Havana, a tribute to the Cuba of his childhood.

García has always been a proud advocate for his Cuban roots, frequently incorporating his cultural heritage into his work and public life. Over his seven decades, he has built a career that transcends entertainment to become a symbol of Cuban identity in the diaspora. The Cuban community and his fans around the world send him their warmest congratulations on this milestone birthday.