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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,...
Known for
Law & OrderSeries • 1990
The West WingSeries • 1999
BonanzaSeries • 1959
Chicago HopeSeries • 1994
IronsideSeries • 1967
TaxiSeries • 1978
MatlockSeries • 1986
Tales from the DarksideSeries • 1984
The Bob Newhart ShowSeries • 1972
Trapper John, M.D.Series • 1979
RhodaSeries • 1974
McCloudSeries • 1970
GunsmokeSeries • 1955
Dharma & GregSeries • 1997
Beverly Hills Cop IIMovie • 1987
The Mod SquadSeries • 1968
Sports NightSeries • 1998
The ConversationMovie • 1974
The Ninth GateMovie • 1999
The MajesticMovie • 2001
Dick TracyMovie • 1990
The Cotton ClubMovie • 1984
NashvilleMovie • 1975
The Front PageMovie • 1974