1939-11-22 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Allen Garfield, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Chief Zabu | Ben Sydney | 2016-10-28 |
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White Boy | Mr. Rosen | 2002-03-10 |
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The Majestic | Leo Kubelsky | 2001-12-21 |
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Absence of the Good | Lieutenant Paul Taylor | 1999-10-15 |
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The Ninth Gate | Witkin | 1999-08-25 |
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Get a Job | Mr. Berger / Psychiatrist | 1998-01-01 |
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Obsession | Simon Frischmuth | 1997-08-28 |
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Crime of the Century | Lt. James Finn | 1996-09-14 |
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Diabolique | Leo Katzman | 1996-03-22 |
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Wild Side | Dan Rackman | 1996-06-22 |
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Destiny Turns on the Radio | Vinnie Vidivici | 1995-04-28 |
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Stuart Saves His Family | Maitre D' | 1995-04-12 |
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Les Patriotes | Eagleman | 1994-05-18 |
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Cyborg 2 | Martin Dunn | 1993-11-24 |
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Citizen Cohn | Abe Feller | 1992-08-22 |
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Jack and His Friends | Jack | 1992-01-01 |
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Miracle Beach | Magnus O'Leary | 1992-09-15 |
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Grave Images | Jerry | 1991-01-01 |
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Bis ans Ende der Welt | Bernie, Used Car Dealer | 1991-09-12 |
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Dick Tracy | Reporter | 1990-04-05 |
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Club Fed | Harrison Farnsworth IV | 1990-08-09 |
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Let It Ride | Greenberg | 1989-08-18 |
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Night Visitor | Zachary Willard | 1989-05-12 |
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My Best Friend's Birthday | Entertainment Magnate | 1987-01-01 |
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You Ruined My Life | Howie | 1987-02-01 |
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Beverly Hills Cop II | Harold Lutz | 1987-05-18 |
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Killer in the Mirror | 1986-03-31 | |
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Desert Bloom | Mr. Mosol | 1986-01-22 |
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Report from Hollywood | 1985-01-01 | |
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The Cotton Club | Otto 'Abbadabba' Berman | 1984-12-14 |
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Irreconcilable Differences | Phil Hanner | 1984-09-28 |
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Teachers | Carl Rosenberg | 1984-10-05 |
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Trial by Terror | 1983-01-01 | |
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Get Crazy | Max Wolfe | 1983-08-05 |
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The Black Stallion Returns | Kurr | 1983-03-25 |
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Der Stand der Dinge | Gordon | 1982-03-22 |
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One from the Heart | Restaurant Owner | 1982-02-11 |
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Continental Divide | Howard McDermott | 1981-09-18 |
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Leave 'Em Laughing | Dr. Arthur Abrams | 1981-04-29 |
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One Trick Pony | Cal van Damp | 1980-10-03 |
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The Stunt Man | Sam | 1980-06-27 |
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Fyre | Preacher (as Allen Goorwitz) | 1979-02-01 |
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Skateboard | Manny Bloom | 1978-03-05 |
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The Brink's Job | Vinnie Costa | 1978-12-08 |
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Nowhere to Run | Herbie Stolz | 1978-01-16 |
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Sketches of a Strangler | Jack Garvey (as Allen Goorwitz) | 1978-01-01 |
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Ring of Passion | Damon Runyon | 1978-02-04 |
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Mother, Jugs & Speed | Harry Fishbine | 1976-05-26 |
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Paco | Padre | 1976-06-04 |
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The Million Dollar Rip-Off | Lt. Ralph Fogherty | 1976-09-22 |
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Gable and Lombard | Louis B. Mayer | 1976-02-11 |
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Serpico: The Deadly Game | The Professor | 1976-04-24 |
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Nashville | Barnett | 1975-06-11 |
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Virginia Hill | Leo Ritchie | 1974-11-19 |
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The Conversation | William P. 'Bernie' Moran | 1974-04-07 |
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Judgment: The Trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg | David Greenglass | 1974-01-28 |
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Busting | Carl Rizzo | 1974-02-27 |
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The Front Page | Kruger | 1974-11-01 |
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The Marcus-Nelson Murders | Mario Portello | 1973-03-08 |
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Slither | Vincent J. Palmer | 1973-03-07 |
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Incident at Vichy | Lebeau, A Painter | 1973-12-06 |
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Footsteps | Brewster | 1972-10-03 |
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The Candidate | Klein | 1972-06-29 |
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Get to Know Your Rabbit | Vic | 1972-06-07 |
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Top of the Heap | Taxi Driver | 1972-06-02 |
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March of the Spring Hare | Martin Axborough | 1971-02-17 |
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You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat | Herby Moss | 1971-09-19 |
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Bananas | Man On Cross | 1971-04-28 |
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Believe in Me | Stutter | 1971-12-08 |
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The Organization | Benjy | 1971-10-20 |
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Taking Off | Norman | 1971-03-28 |
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Cry Uncle! | Jake Masters | 1971-08-17 |
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The Owl and the Pussycat | Dress Shop Proprietor | 1970-11-03 |
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Hi, Mom! | Joe Banner | 1970-04-27 |
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The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful | Moreno | 1970-01-01 |
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Putney Swope | Elias, Jr. | 1969-07-10 |
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Orgy Girls '69 | 1968-12-12 | |
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Greetings | Smut Peddler | 1968-12-15 |
