Allen Garfield

Born in November 22nd, 1939

From Newark, New Jersey, USA

Allen Garfield Biography

Allen Garfield, born and sometimes credited as Allen Goorwitz (November 22, 1939 - April 7, 2020), was an American film and television actor. Garfield was born in Newark, New Jersey, the son of Alice (née Lavroff) and Philip Goorwitz.A graduate of Weequahic High School, he was a sports reporter and Golden Gloves boxer before becoming an actor. He studied acting at The Actors Studio in New York City, studying with both Lee Strasberg and Elia Kazan, and worked in stage before film.

Garfield was a quirky and prolific actor who appeared in over 100 films and television shows. He was known for playing nervous villains, corrupt businessmen and politicians. In addition he appeared in two art films by German director Wim Wenders, Der Stand der Dinge and Bis ans Ende der Welt. Garfield had one sister, Lois. Description above from the Wikipedia article Allen Garfield, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Allen Garfield Movies

The Majestic Poster
December 21, 2001
The Ninth Gate Poster
December 24, 1999
Diabolique Poster
March 22, 1996
Cyborg 2 Poster
November 24, 1993
Miracle Beach Poster
September 30, 1992
Until the End of the World Poster
December 25, 1991
Dick Tracy Poster
June 13, 1990
Let It Ride Poster
August 18, 1989

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