Modesto García

Personal Info

Known For Art

Gender Male

Birthday 1930-02-26

Deathday 2016-09-05 (86 years old)

Place of Birth Havana, Cuba

Modesto García

Biography

Modesto García Álvarez (Havana, Cuba. 1930-2016) was a cuban painter, illustrator and set designer graduated in San Alejandro Fine Arts School. Since 1959 he worked as Director of the "Trucaje" Department for the ICAIC (previously known as Special Animation Department), participating alongside renowned creators such as Santiago Álvarez or Tomás Gutiérrez Alea.

Known For

Art

1986
El pararrayos

as Production Design

1985
Vampires in Havana

as Background Designer

1977
El primer paso de papá

as Background Designer

Director

1986
El pararrayos

as Director

Visual Effects

1986
El pararrayos

as Animation