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Jorge Garcia

  • Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
  • Birthday: April 28, 1973

Jorge Garcia's massive physical presence set him apart from many of his inexplicably well-manicured castmates on "Lost" (ABC, 2004- ), but never prevented him from becoming a fan favorite. Although best-known for his comedic talents which were frequently on displayed on the popular adventure/drama, the role also gave him an opportunity to showcase his more vulnerable side.

Garcia, whose heritage was Chilean, was born on April 28, 1979 (though the birthdates vary source to source) in Omaha, NE to parents Dora and Humberto. His fa…more

Credits

Actor

Career Milestones

  • 2012

    Returned to series television, playing a historian on the J.J. Abrams produced mystery thriller "Alcatraz"

  • 2004 to 2010

    Cast in the breakout role of Hugo "Hurley" Reyes on the successful drama "Lost" (ABC), created by Jeffrey Lieber, J. J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof

  • 2004

    Starred opposite Kelsey Grammer in "The Good Humor Man"

  • 2003

    Cast in the television movie "Columbo: Columbo Likes the Nightlife" (ABC)

  • 2003

    Joined the cast of the CBS series "Becker" as Hector Lopez

Awards

  • 2006

    Screen Actors Guild: Outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series