6.5
Movie
Acting
Allen Garfield
- Born
- Died
- (aged 80)
- Birthplace
- Newark, New Jersey, USA
- Credits
- 104 titles
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.
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Signature work
Known For
6.5
Movie
6.5
Movie
Beverly Hills Cop II
7.5
Movie
The Conversation
6.2
Movie
Dick Tracy
6.8
Movie
The Majestic
6.7
Movie
Bananas
7.3
TV
Law & Order
8.3
TV
The West Wing
7.5
TV
Bonanza
7.3
Movie
Nashville
6.5
Movie
The Cotton Club
7.3
Movie
The Front Page
5.5
Movie
Diabolique
6.4
TV
Dharma & Greg
6.7
Movie
Until the End of the World
5.9
Movie
One from the Heart
6.2
Movie
Hi, Mom!
6.5
Movie
The Candidate
Acting credits 104
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Chief Zabu Film | Ben Sydney |
| 2002 | White Boy Film | Mr. Rosen |
| 2001 | The Majestic Film | Leo Kubelsky |
| 1999 | Absence of the Good Film | Lieutenant Paul Taylor |
| 1999 | The West Wing TV | Roger Becker (1 ep) |
| 1999 | The Ninth Gate Film | Witkin |
| 1999 | The Lot TV | Harry Sylver (3 ep) |
| 1998 | Sports Night TV | Chuck 'The Cut Man' Kimmel (1 ep) |
| 1998 | Get a Job Film | Mr. Berger / Psychiatrist |
| 1997 | Dharma & Greg TV | Stan Gottlieb (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Obsession Film | Simon Frischmuth |
| 1996 | Crime of the Century Film | Lt. James Finn |
| 1996 | Wild Side Film | Dan Rackman |
| 1996 | Diabolique Film | Leo Katzman |
| 1995 | Destiny Turns on the Radio Film | Vinnie Vidivici |
| 1995 | Stuart Saves His Family Film | Maitre D' |
| 1994 | Chicago Hope TV | Raymond Kadalski (4 ep) |
| 1994 | The Patriots Film | Eagleman |
| 1993 | Cyborg 2 Film | Martin Dunn |
| 1992 | Miracle Beach Film | Magnus O'Leary |
| 1992 | Citizen Cohn Film | Abe Feller |
| 1992 | Jack's Place TV | (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Jack and His Friends Film | Jack |
| 1991 | Palace Guard TV | Sy Hertzog (4 ep) |
| 1991 | Until the End of the World Film | Bernie, Used Car Dealer |
| 1991 | Eddie Dodd TV | (1 ep) |
| 1991 | Grave Images Film | Jerry |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Carl Berg (1 ep) |
| 1990 | Club Fed Film | Harrison Farnsworth IV |
| 1990 | Dick Tracy Film | Reporter |
| 1989 | Let It Ride Film | Greenberg |
| 1989 | Night Visitor Film | Zachary Willard |
| 1987 | Beverly Hills Cop II Film | Harold Lutz |
| 1987 | You Ruined My Life Film | Howie |
| 1986 | Killer in the Mirror Film | |
| 1986 | Matlock TV | Detective Richard Cox (2 ep) |
| 1986 | Sins TV | Adam Gore (3 ep) |
| 1986 | Desert Bloom Film | Mr. Mosol |
| 1985 | Report from Hollywood Film | |
| 1984 | The Cotton Club Film | Otto 'Abbadabba' Berman |
| 1984 | Teachers Film | Carl Rosenberg |
| 1984 | Tales from the Darkside TV | Donald / Kingsley Diamond / Michael Rudnick / The Devil (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Irreconcilable Differences Film | Phil Hanner |
| 1983 | Get Crazy Film | Max Wolfe |
| 1983 | The Black Stallion Returns Film | Kurr |
| 1983 | Trial by Terror Film | |
| 1982 | The State of Things Film | Gordon |
| 1982 | One from the Heart Film | Restaurant Owner |
| 1981 | Continental Divide Film | Howard McDermott |
| 1981 | Leave 'Em Laughing Film | Dr. Arthur Abrams |
| 1980 | The Stunt Man Film | Sam |
| 1980 | One Trick Pony Film | Cal van Damp |
| 1979 | Trapper John, M.D. TV | (1 ep) |
| 1979 | Fyre Film | Preacher |
| 1978 | The Brink's Job Film | Vinnie Costa |
| 1978 | Taxi TV | Mr. Ratledge (1 ep) |
| 1978 | Skateboard Film | Manny Bloom |
| 1978 | Ring of Passion Film | Damon Runyon |
| 1978 | Nowhere to Run Film | Herbie Stolz |
| 1978 | Sketches of a Strangler Film | Jack Garvey (as Allen Goorwitz) |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Cry Uncle! Film | Additional Dialogue |