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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The Ninth Gate | Witkin | 1999-08-25 |
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Absence of the Good | Lieutenant Paul Taylor | 1999-10-15 |
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Get a Job | 1998-01-01 | |
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Obsession | Simon Frischmuth | 1997-08-28 |
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Wild Side | Dan Rackman | 1996-07-17 |
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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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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 | 1994-06-01 |
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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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Miracle Beach | Magnus O'Leary | 1992-09-15 |
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Jack and His Friends | Jack | 1992-01-01 |
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Bis ans Ende der Welt | Bernie, Used Car Dealer | 1991-09-12 |
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Grave Images | Jerry | 1991-01-01 |
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Club Fed | Harrison Farnsworth IV | 1990-08-09 |
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Dick Tracy | Reporter #1 | 1990-04-05 |
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Night Visitor | Zachary Willard | 1989-05-12 |
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Let It Ride | Greenberg | 1989-08-18 |
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My Best Friend's Birthday | Entertainment Magnate | 1987-01-01 |
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Beverly Hills Cop II | Police Chief Harold Lutz | 1987-05-18 |
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You Ruined My Life | Howie | 1987-02-01 |
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Desert Bloom | Mr. Mosol | 1986-01-22 |
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Killer in the Mirror | 1986-03-31 | |
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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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One from the Heart | Restaurant Owner | 1982-02-11 |
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Der Stand der Dinge | Gordon | 1982-03-22 |
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Leave 'Em Laughing | Dr. Arthur Abrams | 1981-04-29 |
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Continental Divide | Howard McDermott | 1981-09-18 |
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The Stunt Man | Sam | 1980-06-27 |
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One Trick Pony | Cal van Damp | 1980-10-03 |
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Fyre | Preacher (as Allen Goorwitz) | 1979-02-01 |
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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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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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Skateboard | Manny Bloom | 1978-03-05 |
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Mother, Jugs & Speed | Harry Fishbine | 1976-05-26 |
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Serpico: The Deadly Game | The Professor | 1976-04-24 |
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The Million Dollar Rip-Off | Lt. Ralph Fogherty | 1976-09-22 |
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Paco | Padre | 1976-06-04 |
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Gable and Lombard | Louis B. Mayer | 1976-02-11 |
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Nashville | Barnett | 1975-06-11 |
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Virginia Hill | Leo Ritchie | 1974-11-19 |
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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 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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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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Get to Know Your Rabbit | Vic | 1972-06-07 |
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The Candidate | Klein | 1972-06-29 |
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Top of the Heap | Taxi Driver | 1972-06-02 |
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Bananas | Man On Cross | 1971-04-28 |
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Roommates | Martin Axborough | 1971-02-17 |
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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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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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The Organization | Benjy | 1971-10-20 |
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Believe in Me | Stutter | 1971-12-08 |
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The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful | Moreno | 1970-01-01 |
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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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Putney Swope | Elias, Jr. | 1969-07-10 |
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Greetings | Smut Peddler | 1968-12-15 |
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Orgy Girls '69 | 1968-12-12 |
