Who plays Gallino in Landman? Actor’s career and notable projects explored

The latest episode of Landman Season 2 brought back one of the anticipated villains to the scene. Andy Garcia's character, Gallino, was first introduced in the finale of Season 1. He told Tommy he wanted to join the oil business with him, including managing his drug cartel. In Episode 2 of Season 2, it is revealed that Gallino has entered into a business deal with Tommy's son, Cooper (Jacob Lofland).

With his return in Season 2, Garcia's villainous character will be expanded more, as the series has yet to introduce his character properly. In the long list of veteran actors in Landman, Andy Garcia is another Hollywood celebrated star who needs no introduction, as his more than 4-decade-long career has been a part of numerous acclaimed shows and movies, such as The Untouchables and The Godfather III.

Here's a look at Andy Garcia's exceptional career.

Who plays Gallino in Landman? Actor’s career and notable projects explored

In the Landman Season 1 finale, Billy Bob Thornton's Tommy was kidnapped by Jimenez and his men and was just about to die when Garcia's Gallino appeared and saved him. It was revealed that Gallino was Jimenez's head and wanted to join the oil business with Tommy while also managing his cartel business.

Apart from that, there wasn't any information shared about Gallino until Episode 2 of Landman Season 2, where his business deal with Cooper is revealed, suggesting that his character in Taylor Sheridan's latest Western drama will be expanding.

Born on April 12, 1956, in Cuba, the multitalented actor and musician began his career in 1978 and appeared in the popular series Murder, She Wrote, in a small role. He gained prominence in 1987 after appearing in the crime drama The Untouchables.

In the film, Garcia shared screen with renowned actors such as Sean Connery, Kevin Costner, and Robert De Niro. The American actor played the character of George Stone, a skilled marksman, who is known for his integrity and helps Costner's Elliot Ness in catching up with the notorious druglord Al Capone. The film has become a classic due to the performance of the ensemble cast, which also includes Garcia.

Another popular role of Garcia was in Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather III, which concluded Al Pacino's character, Michael Corleone's story. The 69-year-old actor played the character of Vincent Corleone, Sonny's illegitimate son. The film showcased the versatility of Garcia s he took on the role of Vincent, a crucial figure in the film, who is guided by Michael and later becomes his successor. For the role, Andy Garcia and numerous accolades, including Golden Globe and Oscar nominations.

His other notable projects include films such as Ocean's trilogy, Modigliani, The Pink Panther 2, Ghostbusters, Expend4bles, Book Club, and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, among many others.

More about Andy Garcia from Landman

Apart from Landman, Garcia has also appeared in guest-starring roles in various popular series such as Frasier, Will & Grace, and Flipped, among others. He was also a part of the main cast in ABC's legal comedy, Rebel, where he portrayed the character of Julian Cruz.

Along with impressing the viewers with his on-screen work, Garcia has also won hearts with his singing talent and has earned a Grammy Award in the category of Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album.

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