Quick Facts
Born:
1939-11-22
Birthplace:
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Credits:
103 Total Roles
Allen Garfield
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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 (nÊe 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.
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Garfield was born in Newark, New Jersey, the son of Alice (nÊe 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.
Known For
The Ninth Gate
Witkin
Beverly Hills Cop II
Harold Lutz
The Conversation
William P. 'Bernie' Moran
Dick Tracy
Reporter
The Majestic
Leo Kubelsky
Bananas
Man On Cross
Law & Order
Carl Berg
The West Wing
Roger Becker
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Chief Zabu MOVIE | Ben Sydney |
| 2002 | White Boy MOVIE | Mr. Rosen |
| 2001 | The Majestic MOVIE | Leo Kubelsky |
| 1999 | Absence of the Good MOVIE | Lieutenant Paul Taylor |
| 1999 | The West Wing TV | Roger Becker |
| 1999 | The Ninth Gate MOVIE | Witkin |
| 1999 | The Lot TV | Harry Sylver |
| 1998 | Get a Job MOVIE | Mr. Berger / Psychiatrist |
| 1997 | Dharma & Greg TV | Stan Gottlieb |
| 1997 | Obsession MOVIE | Simon Frischmuth |