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Allen Garfield

Allen Garfield

Actor · born 22 November 1939 · Newark, New Jersey, USA

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.

Where to start: The Conversation (1974).

As actor 77

TV shows 12

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Allen Garfield movie?

By viewer score, The Conversation (1974) at 7.5/10.

What are Allen Garfield’s most popular movies?

The Ninth Gate, Beverly Hills Cop II, The Conversation.

How many movies has Allen Garfield made?

77 films on TMDB, 77 as actor.

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