Jorge Garcia

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Biography

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 …

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Job Title

Actor

Born

April 28, 1973

Career Milestones

Joined the Beverly Hills Playhouse after college

2001

Made first television appearance playing a cabbie in an episode of "Spin City" (ABC)

2002

Appeared in the indie film "The Slow and the Cautious"

2003

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

2003

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

2004

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"

2012

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

Awards

2006

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in Lost