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Allen Garfield

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Nov 22 1939
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, USA

Death: Tue, Apr 07 2020
Allen Garfield is 80 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Chief Zabu
Chief Zabu
Allen Garfield was 76 in Chief Zabu as 'Ben Sydney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 2016
Poster of White Boy
White Boy
Allen Garfield was 62 in White Boy as 'Mr. Rosen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 2002
Poster of The Majestic
The Majestic
Allen Garfield was 62 in The Majestic as 'Leo Kubelsky'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 2001
Poster of Absence of the Good
Absence of the Good
Allen Garfield was 59 in Absence of the Good as 'Lieutenant Paul Taylor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1999
Poster of The Ninth Gate
The Ninth Gate
Allen Garfield was 59 in The Ninth Gate as 'Witkin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1999
Poster of Get a Job
Get a Job
Allen Garfield was 58 in Get a Job
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Obsession
Obsession
Allen Garfield was 57 in Obsession as 'Simon Frischmuth'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 28 1997
Poster of Crime of the Century
Crime of the Century
Allen Garfield was 56 in Crime of the Century as 'Lt. James Finn'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1996
Poster of Wild Side
Wild Side
Allen Garfield was 56 in Wild Side as 'Dan Rackman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 17 1996
Poster of Diabolique
Diabolique
Allen Garfield was 56 in Diabolique as 'Leo Katzman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 1996
Poster of Destiny Turns on the Radio
Destiny Turns on the Radio
Allen Garfield was 55 in Destiny Turns on the Radio as 'Vinnie Vidivici'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 1995
Poster of Stuart Saves His Family
Stuart Saves His Family
Allen Garfield was 55 in Stuart Saves His Family as 'Maitre D''.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 12 1995
Poster of The Patriots
The Patriots
Allen Garfield was 54 in The Patriots as 'Eagleman'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1994
Poster of Cyborg 2
Cyborg 2
Allen Garfield was 54 in Cyborg 2 as 'Martin Dunn'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1993
Poster of Miracle Beach
Miracle Beach
Allen Garfield was 52 in Miracle Beach as 'Magnus O'Leary'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1992
Poster of Citizen Cohn
Citizen Cohn
Allen Garfield was 52 in Citizen Cohn as 'Abe Feller'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1992
Poster of Jack and His Friends
Jack and His Friends
Allen Garfield was 52 in Jack and His Friends as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Until the End of the World
Until the End of the World
Allen Garfield was 51 in Until the End of the World as 'Bernie, Used Car Dealer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 1991
Poster of Grave Images
Grave Images
Allen Garfield was 51 in Grave Images as 'Jerry'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Club Fed
Club Fed
Allen Garfield was 50 in Club Fed as 'Harrison Farnsworth IV'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 09 1990
Poster of Dick Tracy
Dick Tracy
Allen Garfield was 50 in Dick Tracy as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 1990
Poster of Let It Ride
Let It Ride
Allen Garfield was 49 in Let It Ride as 'Greenberg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1989
Poster of Night Visitor
Night Visitor
Allen Garfield was 49 in Night Visitor as 'Zachary Willard'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1989
Poster of Beverly Hills Cop II
Beverly Hills Cop II
Allen Garfield was 47 in Beverly Hills Cop II as 'Harold Lutz'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 18 1987
Poster of You Ruined My Life
You Ruined My Life
Allen Garfield was 47 in You Ruined My Life as 'Howie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1987
Poster of My Best Friend's Birthday
My Best Friend's Birthday
Allen Garfield was 47 in My Best Friend's Birthday as 'Entertainment Magnate'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Killer in the Mirror
Killer in the Mirror
Allen Garfield was 46 in Killer in the Mirror
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 31 1986
Poster of Desert Bloom
Desert Bloom
Allen Garfield was 46 in Desert Bloom as 'Mr. Mosol'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 22 1986
Poster of Report from Hollywood
Report from Hollywood
Allen Garfield was 45 in Report from Hollywood
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of The Cotton Club
The Cotton Club
Allen Garfield was 45 in The Cotton Club as 'Otto 'Abbadabba' Berman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1984
Poster of Teachers
Teachers
Allen Garfield was 44 in Teachers as 'Carl Rosenberg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1984
Poster of Irreconcilable Differences
Irreconcilable Differences
Allen Garfield was 44 in Irreconcilable Differences as 'Phil Hanner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1984
Poster of Get Crazy
Get Crazy
Allen Garfield was 43 in Get Crazy as 'Max Wolfe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1983
Poster of The Black Stallion Returns
The Black Stallion Returns
Allen Garfield was 43 in The Black Stallion Returns as 'Kurr'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1983
Poster of Trial by Terror
Trial by Terror
Allen Garfield was 43 in Trial by Terror
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of The State of Things
The State of Things
Allen Garfield was 42 in The State of Things as 'Gordon'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 22 1982
Poster of One from the Heart
One from the Heart
Allen Garfield was 42 in One from the Heart as 'Restaurant Owner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1982
Poster of Continental Divide
Continental Divide
Allen Garfield was 41 in Continental Divide as 'Howard McDermott'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1981
Poster of Leave 'Em Laughing
Leave 'Em Laughing
Allen Garfield was 41 in Leave 'Em Laughing as 'Dr. Arthur Abrams'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1981
Poster of One Trick Pony
One Trick Pony
Allen Garfield was 40 in One Trick Pony as 'Cal van Damp'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1980
Poster of The Stunt Man
The Stunt Man
Allen Garfield was 40 in The Stunt Man as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1980
Poster of Fyre
Fyre
Allen Garfield was 39 in Fyre as 'Preacher (as Allen Goorwitz)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1979
Poster of The Brink's Job
The Brink's Job
Allen Garfield was 39 in The Brink's Job as 'Vinnie Costa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1978
Poster of Skateboard
Skateboard
Allen Garfield was 38 in Skateboard as 'Manny Bloom'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 05 1978
Poster of Ring of Passion
Ring of Passion
Allen Garfield was 38 in Ring of Passion as 'Damon Runyon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1978
Poster of Nowhere to Run
Nowhere to Run
Allen Garfield was 38 in Nowhere to Run as 'Herbie Stolz'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 16 1978
Poster of Sketches of a Strangler
Sketches of a Strangler
Allen Garfield was 38 in Sketches of a Strangler as 'Jack Garvey (as Allen Goorwitz)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of The Million Dollar Rip-Off
The Million Dollar Rip-Off
Allen Garfield was 36 in The Million Dollar Rip-Off as 'Lt. Ralph Fogherty'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of Paco
Paco
Allen Garfield was 36 in Paco as 'Padre'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1976
Poster of Mother, Jugs & Speed
Mother, Jugs & Speed
Allen Garfield was 36 in Mother, Jugs & Speed as 'Harry Fishbine'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1976
Poster of Serpico: The Deadly Game
Serpico: The Deadly Game
Allen Garfield was 36 in Serpico: The Deadly Game as 'The Professor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 24 1976
Poster of Gable and Lombard
Gable and Lombard
Allen Garfield was 36 in Gable and Lombard as 'Louis B. Mayer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 11 1976
Poster of Nashville
Nashville
Allen Garfield was 35 in Nashville as 'Barnett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1975
Poster of Virginia Hill
Virginia Hill
Allen Garfield was 34 in Virginia Hill as 'Leo Ritchie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 19 1974
Poster of The Front Page
The Front Page
Allen Garfield was 34 in The Front Page as 'Kruger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1974
Poster of The Conversation
The Conversation
Allen Garfield was 34 in The Conversation as 'William P. 'Bernie' Moran'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 07 1974
Poster of Busting
Busting
Allen Garfield was 34 in Busting as 'Carl Rizzo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 27 1974
Poster of Judgment: The Trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg
Judgment: The Trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg
Allen Garfield was 34 in Judgment: The Trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg as 'David Greenglass'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 28 1974
Poster of Incident at Vichy
Incident at Vichy
Allen Garfield was 34 in Incident at Vichy as 'Lebeau, A Painter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1973
Poster of The Marcus-Nelson Murders
The Marcus-Nelson Murders
Allen Garfield was 33 in The Marcus-Nelson Murders as 'Mario Portello'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 1973
Poster of Slither
Slither
Allen Garfield was 33 in Slither as 'Vincent J. Palmer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 1973
Poster of Footsteps
Footsteps
Allen Garfield was 32 in Footsteps as 'Brewster'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 1972
Poster of The Candidate
The Candidate
Allen Garfield was 32 in The Candidate as 'Klein'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1972
Poster of Get to Know Your Rabbit
Get to Know Your Rabbit
Allen Garfield was 32 in Get to Know Your Rabbit as 'Vic'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 07 1972
Poster of Top of the Heap
Top of the Heap
Allen Garfield was 32 in Top of the Heap as 'Taxi Driver'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1972
Poster of Believe in Me
Believe in Me
Allen Garfield was 32 in Believe in Me as 'Stutter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 1971
Poster of The Organization
The Organization
Allen Garfield was 31 in The Organization as 'Benjy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 20 1971
Poster of You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat
You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat
Allen Garfield was 31 in You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat as 'Herby Moss'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 19 1971
Poster of Cry Uncle!
Cry Uncle!
Allen Garfield was 31 in Cry Uncle! as 'Jake Masters'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 17 1971
Poster of Bananas
Bananas
Allen Garfield was 31 in Bananas as 'Man On Cross'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 28 1971
Poster of Taking Off
Taking Off
Allen Garfield was 31 in Taking Off as 'Norman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1971
Poster of March of the Spring Hare
March of the Spring Hare
Allen Garfield was 31 in March of the Spring Hare as 'Martin Axborough'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 17 1971
Poster of The Owl and the Pussycat
The Owl and the Pussycat
Allen Garfield was 30 in The Owl and the Pussycat as 'Dress Shop Proprietor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 03 1970
Poster of Hi, Mom!
Hi, Mom!
Allen Garfield was 30 in Hi, Mom! as 'Joe Banner'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 27 1970
Poster of The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful
The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful
Allen Garfield was 30 in The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful as 'Moreno'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of Putney Swope
Putney Swope
Allen Garfield was 29 in Putney Swope as 'Elias, Jr.'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 10 1969
Poster of Greetings
Greetings
Allen Garfield was 29 in Greetings as 'Smut Peddler'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1968
Poster of Orgy Girls '69
Orgy Girls '69
Allen Garfield was 29 in Orgy Girls '69
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1968

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Allen Garfield was 59+ in The West Wing as 'Roger Becker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of The Lot
The Lot
Allen Garfield was 59+ in The Lot
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 19 1999
Poster of Dharma & Greg
Dharma & Greg
Allen Garfield was 57+ in Dharma & Greg as 'Stan Gottlieb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1997
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Allen Garfield was 54+ in Chicago Hope
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Jack's Place
Jack's Place
Allen Garfield was 52+ in Jack's Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 26 1992
Poster of Palace Guard
Palace Guard
Allen Garfield was 51+ in Palace Guard as 'Sy Hertzog'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 17 1991
Poster of Eddie Dodd
Eddie Dodd
Allen Garfield was 51+ in Eddie Dodd
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 12 1991
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Allen Garfield was 50+ in Law & Order as 'Carl Berg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
Allen Garfield was 46+ in Matlock
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of Sins
Sins
Allen Garfield was 46+ in Sins as 'Adam Gore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 02 1986
Poster of Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside
Allen Garfield was 44+ in Tales from the Darkside as 'Donald / Kingsley Diamond / Michael Rudnick / The Devil'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
Allen Garfield was 39+ in Trapper John, M.D.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1979
Poster of Taxi
Taxi
Allen Garfield was 38+ in Taxi as 'Mr. Ratledge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1978
Poster of Kate McShane
Kate McShane
Allen Garfield was 35+ in Kate McShane as 'Marty Goodman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of Rhoda
Rhoda
Allen Garfield was 34+ in Rhoda
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 1974
Poster of Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib
Allen Garfield was 33+ in Adam's Rib as 'Attinger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of The Bob Newhart Show
The Bob Newhart Show
Allen Garfield was 32+ in The Bob Newhart Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1972
Poster of Banyon
Banyon
Allen Garfield was 32+ in Banyon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1972
Poster of Search
Search
Allen Garfield was 32+ in Search
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
Allen Garfield was 30+ in McCloud
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Allen Garfield was 28+ in The Mod Squad as 'Charles Weaver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Allen Garfield was 27+ in Ironside
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Allen Garfield was 22+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Allen Garfield was 19+ in Bonanza as 'Charlie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Allen Garfield was 15+ in Gunsmoke as 'Henry Decory'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955