Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
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Died
Nationality
Languages
Spanish
Spouse
Mercedes Barcha (1958-2014)
Children
2 children: Rodrigo García Márquez
Parents
Gabriel Eligio García
Education
National University of Colombia
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Proto-Semitic (*ʾil-)
Popularity
Tier B -- 53,333 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 56 years (1954-2010)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 26
Year context
Born in 1927 -- Lindbergh completes first solo transatlantic flight; Calvin Coolidge was US president
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Zodiac
Year of the Rabbit, sign of Pisces
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Filmography (15)
AWARDS (10)
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Commander of the Legion of Honour
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Common Wealth Award of Distinguished Service
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Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
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Neustadt International Prize for Literature
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Biography
Gabriel José García Márquez was a Colombian writer and journalist, known affectionately as Gabo or Gabito throughout Latin America. Considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century, particularly in the Spanish language, he was awarded the 1972 Neustadt International Prize for Literature and the 1982 Nobel Prize in Literature. He pursued a self-directed education that resulted in leaving law school for a career in journalism. From early on he showed no inhibitions in his criticism of Colombian and foreign politics. In 1958, he married Mercedes Barcha Pardo; they had two sons, Rodrigo and Gonzalo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Gabriel García Márquez?
Gabriel García Márquez was born on and passed away on at the age of 87.
Where was Gabriel García Márquez born?
Gabriel García Márquez was born in Aracataca.
What movies or shows has Gabriel García Márquez been in?
Gabriel García Márquez has 15 credits in our database. Notable titles include José and Pilar (2010), Of Love and Other Demons (2009), Drama/Mex (2006), Edipo Alcalde (1996), Fable of the Beautiful Pigeon Fancier (1990).
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