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Allen Garfield

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

November 22, 1939

Died

April 7, 2020 (age 80)

Place of Birth

Newark, New Jersey, USA

Also Known As

Alan Garfield

Alen Garfield

Allan Goorwitz

Allen Goorwitz

Allen Garfield

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 (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.

Filmography

2016FilmChief Zabuas Ben Sydney 2002FilmWhite Boyas Mr. Rosen 2001FilmThe Majesticas Leo Kubelsky 1999FilmAbsence of the Goodas Lieutenant Paul Taylor 1999TVThe West Wingas Roger Becker 1999FilmThe Ninth Gateas Witkin 1999TVThe Lotas Harry Sylver 1998FilmGet a Jobas Mr. Berger / Psychiatrist 1997TVDharma & Gregas Stan Gottlieb 1997FilmObsessionas Simon Frischmuth 1996FilmCrime of the Centuryas Lt. James Finn 1996FilmWild Sideas Dan Rackman 1996FilmDiaboliqueas Leo Katzman 1995FilmDestiny Turns on the Radioas Vinnie Vidivici 1995FilmStuart Saves His Familyas Maitre D'1994TVChicago Hopeas Raymond Kadalski 1994FilmThe Patriotsas Eagleman 1993FilmCyborg 2as Martin Dunn 1992FilmMiracle Beachas Magnus O'Leary 1992FilmCitizen Cohnas Abe Feller 1992TVJack's Place 1992FilmJack and His Friendsas Jack 1991TVPalace Guardas Sy Hertzog 1991FilmUntil the End of the Worldas Bernie, Used Car Dealer 1991TVEddie Dodd 1991FilmGrave Imagesas Jerry 1990TVLaw & Orderas Carl Berg 1990FilmClub Fedas Harrison Farnsworth IV 1990FilmDick Tracyas Reporter 1989FilmLet It Rideas Greenberg 1989FilmNight Visitoras Zachary Willard 1987FilmBeverly Hills Cop IIas Harold Lutz 1987FilmYou Ruined My Lifeas Howie 1986FilmKiller in the Mirror 1986TVMatlockas Detective Richard Cox 1986TVSinsas Adam Gore 1986FilmDesert Bloomas Mr. Mosol 1985FilmReport from Hollywood 1984FilmThe Cotton Clubas Otto 'Abbadabba' Berman 1984FilmTeachersas Carl Rosenberg 1984TVTales from the Darksideas Donald / Kingsley Diamond / Michael Rudnick / The Devil 1984FilmIrreconcilable Differencesas Phil Hanner 1983FilmGet Crazyas Max Wolfe 1983FilmThe Black Stallion Returnsas Kurr 1983FilmTrial by Terror 1982FilmThe State of Thingsas Gordon 1982FilmOne from the Heartas Restaurant Owner 1981FilmContinental Divideas Howard McDermott 1981FilmLeave 'Em Laughingas Dr. Arthur Abrams 1980FilmOne Trick Ponyas Cal van Damp 1980FilmThe Stunt Manas Sam 1979TVTrapper John, M.D.1979FilmFyreas Preacher 1978FilmThe Brink's Jobas Vinnie Costa 1978TVTaxias Mr. Ratledge 1978FilmSkateboardas Manny Bloom 1978FilmRing of Passionas Damon Runyon 1978FilmNowhere to Runas Herbie Stolz 1978FilmSketches of a Strangleras Jack Garvey (as Allen Goorwitz)1976FilmThe Million Dollar Rip-Offas Lt. Ralph Fogherty 1976FilmPacoas Padre 1976FilmMother, Jugs & Speedas Harry Fishbine 1976FilmSerpico: The Deadly Gameas The Professor 1976FilmGable and Lombardas Louis B. Mayer 1975TVKate McShaneas Marty Goodman 1975FilmNashvilleas Barnett 1974FilmVirginia Hillas Leo Ritchie 1974FilmThe Front Pageas Kruger 1974TVRhoda 1974FilmSonny Boyas Sonny Boy Walker 1974FilmThe Conversationas William P. 'Bernie' Moran 1974FilmBustingas Carl Rizzo 1974FilmJudgment: The Trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenbergas David Greenglass 1973FilmIncident at Vichyas Lebeau, A Painter 1973TVAdam's Ribas Attinger 1973FilmThe Marcus-Nelson Murdersas Mario Portello 1973FilmSlitheras Vincent J. Palmer 1972FilmFootstepsas Brewster 1972TVThe Bob Newhart Showas The Manager 1972TVBanyonas Henry Spear 1972TVSearch 1972FilmThe Candidateas Klein 1972FilmGet to Know Your Rabbitas Vic 1972FilmTop of the Heapas Taxi Driver 1971FilmBelieve in Meas Stutter 1971FilmThe Organizationas Benjy 1971FilmYou've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beatas Herby Moss 1971FilmCry Uncle!as Jake Masters 1971FilmBananasas Man On Cross 1971FilmTaking Offas Norman 1971FilmMarch of the Spring Hareas Martin Axborough 1970FilmThe Owl and the Pussycatas Dress Shop Proprietor 1970FilmHi, Mom!as Joe Banner 1970TVMcCloud 1970FilmThe Good, the Bad and the Beautifulas Moreno 1969FilmPutney Swopeas Elias, Jr.1968FilmGreetingsas Smut Peddler 1968FilmOrgy Girls '69 1968TVThe Mod Squadas Charles Weaver 1967TVIronside 1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self 1959TVBonanzaas Charlie 1955TVGunsmokeas Henry Decory