Jorge Garcia (born April 28, 1973) is an American actor and comedian. He first came to public attention with his performance as Hector Lopez on the television show Becker, but probably more known later for his portrayal of Hugo "Hurley" Reyes in the television series Lost from 2004 to 2010. Garcia also performs as a stand-up comedian. He more recently starred in the FOX television series Alcatraz, as well as playing a minor character on ABC's Once Upon a Time. Currently he stars as Jerry Ortega on Hawaii Five-0. Most recently Jorge Garcia can be seen in the Netflix original movie Ridiculous 6.
Garcia was born in Omaha, Nebraska. His mother, Dora Mesa, is a Cuban-born professor, and his father, Humberto Garcia, is a Chilean-born doctor. He grew up in San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, California and went to San Clemente High School. He wrestled in high school, where he was given the nickname "Baby-Faced Killer". As a senior, he was selected by the faculty as "Triton of the Year", the highest award given to a graduating senior.
Jorge Eduardo García Bustos (born 22 April 1987 in La Serena) is a Chilean weightlifter. He competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the -105 kg event.
At the 2010 South American Games, in Medellin, he took fourth place in the clean and jerk. That same year he finished 11th in the Pan American Games held in Guatemala. In 2011, at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara he was in 6th place. His best results to date were in 153 kilos in the snatch and clean and jerk at 190. García won the – 105 bronze medal in clean and jerk during the 2014 Pan American Sports Festival.
In London, came in 13th position after reaching the 15th position in the snatch with 150 kilos, and 13th in the clean and jerk with 191 kilos.
Jorge García (born January 14, 1988) is a Cuban sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he was eliminated in the semifinals of both the K-1 500 m and the K-1 1000 m events.
Jorge García or Jorge Garcia may refer to:
Jorge García Torre (born 13 January 1984 in Gijón, Asturias), known simply as Jorge, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for UE Llagostera as a central defender.
His twin brother, Alejandro, is also a footballer (goalkeeper). Both began their careers at Sporting de Gijón.
Jorge García (born 2 May 1956) is a Spanish former alpine skier who competed in the 1976 Winter Olympics and in the 1980 Winter Olympics.