Allen Garfield
Acting
🎂 1939-11-22
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.
Cast credits(103)
Carl Berg
1990
Charlie
1959
Self
1962
Roger Becker
1999
1986
1967
1994
Henry Decory
1955
Mr. Ratledge
1978
1970
1979
Donald / Kingsley Diamond / Michael Rudnick / The Devil
1984
1974
Stan Gottlieb
1997
The Manager
1972
Witkin
1999
1972
Harold Lutz
1987
Charles Weaver
1968
Herbie Stolz
1978
William P. 'Bernie' Moran
1974
Otto 'Abbadabba' Berman
1984
Elias, Jr.
1969
Howard McDermott
1981
Sy Hertzog
1991
Louis B. Mayer
1976
Leo Kubelsky
2001
Henry Spear
1972
Reporter
1990
Attinger
1973
Leo Katzman
1996
Kruger
1974
Restaurant Owner
1982
Phil Hanner
1984
Harry Sylver
1999
1992
Marty Goodman
1975
Martin Dunn
1993
Bernie, Used Car Dealer
1991
Magnus O'Leary
1992
Carl Rosenberg
1984
Maitre D'
1995
Eagleman
1994
Lt. James Finn
1996
Mario Portello
1973
Abe Feller
1992
Vinnie Vidivici
1995
Klein
1972
Man On Cross
1971
Adam Gore
1986
Dan Rackman
1996
Carl Rizzo
1974
Benjy
1971
Howie
1987
Greenberg
1989
Simon Frischmuth
1997
Barnett
1975
Harry Fishbine
1976
Max Wolfe
1983
1991
Sam
1980
Harrison Farnsworth IV
1990
Joe Banner
1970
Leo Ritchie
1974
Lieutenant Paul Taylor
1999
Gordon
1982
Entertainment Magnate
1987
Jack
1992
Kurr
1983
Jack Garvey (as Allen Goorwitz)
1978
The Professor
1976
Vincent J. Palmer
1973
Preacher (as Allen Goorwitz)
1979
David Greenglass
1974
Damon Runyon
1978
Jake Masters
1971
Cal van Damp
1980
Herby Moss
1971
Ben Sydney
2016
Dr. Arthur Abrams
1981
Jerry
1991
Norman
1971
Zachary Willard
1989
Dress Shop Proprietor
1970
Smut Peddler
1968
Mr. Mosol
1986
Stutter
1971
Padre
1976
Lt. Ralph Fogherty
1976
Vinnie Costa
1978
Lebeau, A Painter
1973
Vic
1972
Mr. Rosen
2002
Manny Bloom
1978
1986
Brewster
1972
Taxi Driver
1972
1983
Moreno
1970
Martin Axborough
1971
Mr. Berger / Psychiatrist
1998
1985
1968