- Robert Duvall helped him to loosen up before going on set during a movie. Gerry was nervous to be on the same set as the legendary actor , but Robert helped him to relax and gave him necessary encouragement.
- Descendant of Pedro De Alvarado, a conquistador/general who traveled to the Americas with Hernan Cortes in the early 16th century. Alvarado is responsible for sparking the Aztec Rebellion by interrupting a religious ceremony during Cortes' absence to Hispanola.
- Takes care of his sister who suffers from autism and epilepsy. She was not supposed to live for more than 24 hours and she is still alive today.
- Has been measured running at a top speed of 20 mph and running a 40 yard dash in just over 4 seconds.
- Was originally planning on playing professional soccer overseas in England but decided to pursue filmmaking because of an old injury.
- Used to have a speech impediment.
- Holds the record for most gold medals in kata and kumite in his local karate tournament.
- Gerry Garcia is actively involved with the NAC (National Ability Center) and the Make A Wish Foundation.
- Attended Westminster College in Salt Lake City Utah and worked as a cameraman for the sporting events.
- He is a 7 time MVP award for both his club and high school team.
- He is the youngest of two siblings, Ariel and Bernie Garcia.
- Was selected for the ODP (Olympic Development Program) All-Star soccer team in 2009.
- He has been awarded the Golden Boot Award (soccer) for three consecutive years in UYSA.
- Nominated for the UHSAA All-State Soccer Team in Utah.
- Attended a low budget Catholic school in elementary and middle school.
- Worked with Mortal Combat's graphics designer, John Kilbourn during his high school years.
- Has trained Japanese sword fencing and karate-do.
- He became serious about drama after landing the lead role of Fredric in The Pirates of Penzance.
- Robert Downey Jr., Leonardo DiCaprio, and Johnny Depp are his favourite actors.
- Teaches music class at his old middle school, Kearns St. Anns School in Salt Lake City.
- His film music influences are Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Danny Elfman, and James Horner.
- His Godfather is an anchorman for his local TV station, Channel 2.
- Lived in Spain every summer for 5 years in pursuit of a soccer career.
- Is good friends with Delloy Hansen, the owner of the professional soccer team, Real Salt Lake.
- Has performed with Alex Boye'.
- His mother and father were karate competitors in their youth. His father fought Aaron and Chuck Norris in a national competition.
- Had offers for a professional soccer career from teams such as Malaga C.F., Rayo Vallecano, Leeds United, L.A. Galaxy, and Glasgow Rangers F.C.
- Was pursuing an over-seas professional soccer career, but had his back broken by a coach during a scrimmage session.
- Attended a low budget private school in elementary and junior high.
- Suffered a severely sprained during a shoot for a soccer commercial. He took 30 minutes to ice and wrap the ankle, then continued filming.
- His first movie script, at age 19, was 348 pages long.
- A very accomplished classical pianist.
- Personal friends with Dr. Eric Heiden, who is an accomplished speed skater and was known as "The Golden Boy" during the winter Olympics in Lake Placid.
- Was such a fan of the Harry Potter series when he was young, he even built his own "flying broom.".
- Robin Williams, Chris Rock, George Lopez, and Jim Carrey are his favourite comedians.
- Highly regarded at his elementary/middle school for being the most influential student in the school's history.
- A scout from the Boston Red Sox baseball team scouted his uncle before being drafted to Vietnam. He was a south paw who could pitch an 95 mph ball on average.
- His parents trained under the acclaimed stunt choreographer, Fumio Demura. He and his family remain good friends with him to this day.
- Founded his production company, Greatful Living Productions, in August of 2014.
- Studies Shotokan Karate-Do, Iaido, drawing of a live blade, and Kendo.
- Loves to go to hot mineral springs around the US.
- His favourite ice cream is, coincidentally, Ben and Jerry's "Cherry Garcia.".
- His first encounter with the piano was when he played "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" at the age of three without any prior lessons.
- His favourite academic classes in school were history and theology. He loves learning about different religions and cultures.
- Two of his favorite places to visit are Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, and Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
- His cat, Sylvester, was born in his room on his first day of sixth grade.
- His major influences are Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sylvester Stallone, and Anthony Hopkins.
- Teachers in his elementary schools said he was "too hyper" in the classroom and as a result, wanted his parents to put him on medication. Gerry's mother and father would not hear of it, which ultimately resulted in the voluntary leave from those schools.
- First met Robert Duvall on a film set as a background character. Robert took a liking to him and gave him a line in the film, increasing his pay for the day.
- Graduated from high school in 2013.
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