John Garfield

Born in March 4th, 1913

From Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

John Garfield Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Garfield (born Jacob Julius Garfinkle, March 4, 1913 – May 21, 1952) was an American actor who played brooding, rebellious, working-class characters. He grew up in poverty in Depression-era New York City. In the early 1930s, he became a member of the Group Theater. In 1937, he moved to Hollywood, eventually becoming one of Warner Bros.

' stars. Called to testify before the U.S. Congressional House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC), he denied communist affiliation and refused to "name names", effectively ending his film career. Some have alleged that the stress of this incident led to his premature death at 39 from a heart attack. Garfield is acknowledged as a predecessor of such Method actors as Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift, and James Dean.

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John Garfield Movies

He Ran All the Way Poster
June 20, 1951
The Breaking Point Poster
September 30, 1950
Jigsaw Poster
May 28, 1949
We Were Strangers Poster
April 27, 1949
Force of Evil Poster
December 25, 1948
Gentleman's Agreement Poster
November 11, 1947

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