N
Global Insights Network

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo Parents Are Grace Rulfo and Garcia Rulfo

Author

Daniel Davis

Updated on March 03, 2026

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo parents are Grace Rulfo and Garcia Rulfo. His family lives in Guadalajara, Jalisco.

He is an actor from Mexico acknowledged for his appearance in The Magnificent Seven, Murder on the Orient Express, and The Lincoln Lawyer.

The Mexican actor kicked off his career by playing a minor role in the shot movie Valle de Lagrimas in 2006.

After starring in different short movies and TV series, he finally secured the major role in 2012 Bless Me, Ultima.

Afterward, he acted in Cake, Touch, Alguien Mas, Missed Trains, and more.

He recently starred in Greyhound, The King of All the World, and A Man Called Otto.

In 2022, he landed the lead role in the Netflix legal drama The Lincoln Lawyer as a defense attorney Mikey Haller. Its second season premiered on June 6, 2023.

His upcoming shows are Pedra Paramo and Good Savage.

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo Parents

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo parents are Grace Rulfo and Garcia Rulfo. Grace and Garcia supported his dreams of becoming an actor.

From his childhood, his dad and mom supported him and even sent him to Vermont when he was only 13 to improve his English.

Mother Grace Rulfo

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo mother Grace Rulfo frequently appeared with her son in his filming events.

When his mom and dad separated from each other, the artist started living with his mom in Mexico.

On May 9, 2022, the actor appeared with his mom at the premiere of Netflix The Lincoln Lawyer in West Hollywood, California, at The London West Hollywood.

On September 9, 2017, he shared a picture of his mother smiling, which he believed was worth a million.

The actor wrote the artist René Pérez Joglar says Manuel, don’t fight for square meters or a golden dream. He fights for his mother’s smile, worth a million!’

Even his sister Ale Garcia Rulfo commented her mom is the best.

After the post, fans believed the actor got that impressive personality from his mom. Also, she is an incredible example of simplicity and strength.

On Mother’s Day, the actor makes a video with his mom appreciating all the mums from Mexico. He tells his mom that he loves her, and they hug each other.

At last, Grace added this is for all the Mexican mothers who put up with so much.

Father Garcia Rulfo

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo father is Gracia Rulfo.

In 2015, his dad joined him in the premiere of the comedy adventure movie, ‘La última y nos vamos.’

According to Abi Puente, Manuel’s dad captured their picture, and the actor shared it with her on Facebook.

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo Family Life

Manuel Gracia Rulfo family consists of his father Garcia, mother Grace and sister Ale Garcia Rulfo. He was raised in a ranch.

The actor was born on February 25, 1981, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. His full name is Manuel Gracia Rulfo Lapuente.

While growing up in Jalisco, he learned to ride horses.

Although Manuel Gracia Rulfo accent is Mexican, he later learned English.

To study English, he attended Vermont in the Northeastern United States. Later, he majored in communication at Universidad del Valle de Atemajac in Zapopan, Mexico.

He did his first play in high school and felt good doing it in front of the whole school and families.

His grandfather loved films, and he was into Charlie Chaplin. He was also fond of Mexican comedian Cantinflas, per New York Times.

Also, his grandfather used to show the films he did alongside his son and daughters when they were kids.

The actor grew up with a cinema obsession due to his aunts as they used to take him as the main character in their movies.

Afterward, he became interested in acting and joined New York Flim Academy. Later, he returns to his home country to pursue his acting career.

Besides acting, he also shared a passion for photography.

Does Manuel Garcia-Rulfo Have A Brother?

No, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo has no brother. However, he has a sister called Ale Garcia Rulfo.

Like her brother, she grew up in Guadalajara, Jalisco, and still resides there. She completed her education at Instituto Alpes San Javier.

In April 2013, she married Andrés Moreno in the presence of their family and friend. The couple has two lovely children with her partner.

She works alongside her friend Susy Sgr, and they first met with instructors who have already worked in La Canada in 2011.

The actor’s siblings frequently commented on his Instagram and shared her brother’s films on her social handle.

When Manual conveyed Grace’s picture on his profile, she commented, ‘What a beautiful picture, Manu; my mother is the best.’

In the Netflix series The Lincoln Lawyer, Titus B. Welliver portrayed the role of Manuel Gracia-Rulfo’s brother Harry Bosch.

Meanwhile, he plays the role of attorney Mickey Haller from Los Angeles.

The veteran police homicide detective Bosch is the half-brother of Manuel’s character Mikey in the series.

Is Manuel Garcia-Rulfo Married?

No, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo is not married. He is enjoying his single life.

The Magnificent Seven star focuses more on his acting career and photography rather than finding his ideal match.

Although he is unmarried and in his 40s. On-screen, he has played the role of the husband of the actress Neve Campbell and Lorna Crane.

Also, people love his chemistry with his co-star Campbell.

The Canadian actress Neve Campbell portrayed the role of Manuel Garcia Rulfo wife, Maggie McPherson, in the series The Lincoln Lawyer.

Maggie and Mikey have a daughter Hayley Haller (Krista Warner). After divorce, he marries Lorna Crane (Becki Newton) and splits shortly.