Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 04/02/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Eric Garcetti
16/07/2026
Metropolis Technologies appointed Eric Garcetti as an advisor, with responsibilities focused on public-private partnerships, policy, and urban infrastructure strategy. The company said his experience as former mayor of Los Angeles and former U.S. ambassador to India would help guide its growth in mobility and city technology.
03/06/2026
World Resources Institute appointed Eric Garcetti to its Global Board of Directors. The organization highlighted his role as Ambassador for Global Climate Diplomacy at C40 Cities, along with his prior service as U.S. Ambassador to India and mayor of Los Angeles.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Eric Michael Garcetti |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Light brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & pepper |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Judaism |
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| Ethnicity | Italian-Mexican (paternal), Russian-Jewish (maternal) |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Languages | Fluent in Spanish |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Amy Elaine Wakeland |
| Marriage Date | 04/01/2009 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Amy Elaine Wakeland |
Family
| Father | Gilbert Salvador Iberri Garcetti (politician, lawyer) |
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| Mother | Sukey Roth |
| Siblings | Dana Garcetti Boldt |
| Spouse | Amy Elaine Wakeland |
| Children | Maya Juanita Garcetti (adopted) |
Career
| Political Party | Democratic Party |
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| Military Service | 12 years as an Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve Component, serving under the Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet and the Defense Intelligence Agency, retired in 2017 as a Lieutenant |
| Academic Background | Taught at the University of Southern California and Occidental College |
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Favourites
| Food | Tommy's Burgers' chilli cheeseburger |
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| Sport | Baseball |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Chevrolet Bolt |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Eric Garcetti is an American politician from the Democratic Party. | |
| 2. He became the 42nd mayor of Los Angeles in 2013, becoming the first Jewish mayor of LA. | |
| 3. Garcetti has held roles such as a member of the Los Angeles City Council and council president. | |
| 4. He received education in schools and universities in the US and England. | |
| 5. Garcetti is fluent in Spanish and has interests in photography and music. | |
| 6. He has been active in sustainability, homelessness, and community development projects. | |
| 7. In 2021, Garcetti was nominated by President Joe Biden as the US Ambassador to India. | |
| 8. As mayor, he secured the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games for Los Angeles. | |
| 9. He served 12 years as an Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve Component. | |
| 10. Los Angeles was named the best run city in America by the What Works Cities initiative of Bloomberg Philanthropies under his leadership. | |
| 11. He is a fourth-generation Angeleno born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. | |
| 12. He has lived and worked in Europe, Asia, and Africa. |
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