Allen Garfield (1939–2020)

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New Jersey-born Allen Garfield was trained at the Actors Studio in New York City. He had a prolific career on the stage before making his film debut in 1968. His stocky build and nervous, jumpy mannerisms fit well with the weaselly criminals, lecherous villains and corrupt businessmen and politicians he excels in playing - a perfect example of ... See full bio »

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Known For

Beverly Hills Kyttä 2
Beverly Hills Kyttä 2 Harold Lutz
(1987)
Nashville
Nashville Barnett
(1975)
The Majestic
The Majestic Leo Kubelsky
(2001)
Keskustelu
Keskustelu Bernie Moran
(1974)
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Filmography

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 2002 Pimeät kadut
Mr. Rosen
 2001 The Majestic
Leo Kubelsky
 2000 West Wing (TV Series)
Roger Becker
- In the Shadow of Two Gunmen: Part II (2000) ... Roger Becker
 2000 The Elf Who Didn't Believe
Twisp (as Alen Garfield)
 2000 Men Named Milo, Women Named Greta (Short)
Jackie Noodleman
 2000 Sports Night (TV Series)
Chuck 'The Cut Man' Kimmel
- The Cut Man Cometh (2000) ... Chuck 'The Cut Man' Kimmel
 1999 Absence of the Good (TV Movie)
Lieutenant Paul Taylor
 1999 Yhdeksäs portti
Witkin
 1999 The Lot (TV Series)
Harry Sylver
 1998 Get a Job
Mr. Berger / Psychiatrist
 1998 Has-Been (Short)
Russ Klein
 1998 Dharma & Greg (TV Series)
Stan Gottlieb
- Do You Want Fries with That? (1998) ... Stan Gottlieb
 1997 Obsession
Simon Frischmuth
 1996 Crime of the Century (TV Movie)
Lt. James Finn
 1996 Pirulliset
Leo Katzman
 1995 Kohtalon isku
Vinnie Vidivici
 1995 Kuumat setelit
Dan Rackman
 1995 Sekopäiden seurakunta
Maitre D'
 1994-1995 Chicagon lääkärit (TV Series)
Dr. Raymond Kadalski
- Growth Pains (1995) ... Dr. Raymond Kadalski
- Life Support (1995) ... Dr. Raymond Kadalski
- Death Be Proud (1994) ... Dr. Raymond Kadalski
- Shutt Down (1994) ... Dr. Raymond Kadalski
 1994 Great Harry and Jane (Short)
 1994 Les patriotes
Eagleman
 1993/I The Waiter (Short)
Agent
 1993 Cyborg 2: Glass Shadow (Video)
Martin Dunn
 1993 Jack's Place (TV Series)
Tommy
- Play It Again, Jack (1993) ... Tommy
 1993 Family Prayers
Cantor
 1992 Jack and His Friends
Jack
 1992 Miracle Beach
Magnus O'Leary
 1992 Kansalainen Cohn (TV Movie)
Abe Feller
 1992 Kova laki (TV Series)
Carl Berg
- Vengeance (1992) ... Carl Berg
 1991 Grave Images (Video)
Jerry
 1991 Palace Guard (TV Series)
Sy Hertzog
- Memories (1991) ... Sy Hertzog
- Eye of Newt (1991) ... Sy Hertzog
- Simian Enchanted Evening (1991) ... Sy Hertzog
- The Three-Minute Egg (1991) ... Sy Hertzog
 1991 Maailman ääriin
Gebrauchtwagenhändler
 1991 Eddie Dodd (TV Series)
Benny Schaeffer
- Welcome Home (1991) ... Benny Schaeffer
 1991 Stat (TV Series)
- The Wilding (1991)
 1991 Equal Justice (TV Series)
Sam
- In Confidence (1991) ... Sam (uncredited)
 1990 Club Fed
Harrison Farnsworth IV
 1990 Dick Tracy
Reporter
 1990 Matlock (TV Series)
Detective Richard Cox
- The Informer: Part 2 (1990) ... Detective Richard Cox
- The Informer: Part 1 (1990) ... Detective Richard Cox
 1988-1989 The Boys (TV Series)
Arnie
- Friars' Club (1989) ... Arnie
- Labor Day (1989) ... Arnie
- Some Don't Like It Hot (1989) ... Arnie
- Gene's Problem (1988) ... Arnie
 1989 Antaa palaa!
Greenberg
 1989 Night Visitor
Zachary Willard
 1988 Chief Zabu
Ben Sydney
 1988 Keskiyön kauhutarinoita (TV Series)
Donald / Kingsley Diamond / Michael Rudnick / ...
- The Deal (1988) ... Donald / Kingsley Diamond / Michael Rudnick / ...
 1987 My Best Friend's Birthday
Entertainment Magnate
 1987 Beverly Hills Kyttä 2
Harold Lutz
 1987 Disneyland (TV Series)
Howie
- Villikko vauhdissa (1987) ... Howie
 1986 Killer in the Mirror (TV Movie)
Dist. Atty. Randall Hale
 1986 Synnit (TV Mini Series)
Adam Gore
- Episode #1.3 (1986) ... Adam Gore
- Episode #1.2 (1986) ... Adam Gore
- Episode #1.1 (1986) ... Adam Gore
 1986 Aavikkokukka
Mr. Mosol
 1984 Cotton Club
Abbadabba Berman
 1984 Never Again (TV Movie)
Mitchell Franklin
 1984 Teachers
Carl Rosenberg
 1984 Inhimilliset erot
Phil Hanner
 1983 Terrorin uhrit
Frederick Estus (as Allan Goorwitz)
 1983 Lottery! (TV Series)
- Being a Winner (1983) ... (as Allen Goorwitz)
 1983 Tähtijengi - Get Crazy USA!
Max Wolfe (as Allen Goorwitz)
 1983 Mustan orin paluu
Kurr (as Allen Goorwitz)
 1982 Taxi (TV Series)
Mr. Ratledge
- Crime and Punishment (1982) ... Mr. Ratledge (as Allen Goorwitz)
 1982 Der Stand der Dinge
Gordon
 1981 Continental Divide
Howard McDermott (as Allen Goorwitz)
 1981 Suoraan sydämestä
Restaurant Owner (as Allen Goorwitz)
 1981 Leave 'em Laughing (TV Movie)
Dr. Abrahms (as Allen Goorwitz)
 1980 Yhden tempun poni
Cal van Damp (as Allen Goorwitz)
 1980 The Stunt Man - henkensä kaupalla
Sam (as Allen Goorwitz)
 1980 Trapper John, M.D. (TV Series)
Brody
- Warning: I May Be Hazardous to Your Health (1980) ... Brody (as Allen Goorwitz)
 1979 Fyre
Preacher (as Allen Goorwitz)
 1978 Sketches of a Strangler
Jack Garvey (as Allen Goorwitz)
 1978 Setelikeikka
Vinnie Costa (as Allen Goorwitz)
 1978 Skateboard - rullalauta
Manny Bloom
 1978 Ring of Passion (TV Movie)
Damon Runyon
 1978 Lavastettu kuolema (TV Movie)
Herbie Stoltz
 1976 Number One (Short)
Principal
 1976 Serpico (TV Series)
Redman / The Professor
- Strike! (1976) ... Redman
- The Deadly Game (1976) ... The Professor
 1976 Miljoonajymäytys (TV Movie)
Lieutenant Ralph Fogherty
 1976 Muori, Hinkki & Speedy
Harry Fishbine
 1976 Gable & Lombard
Louis B. Mayer
 1976 McCoy (TV Series)
J. Carter Sloan
- In Again, Out Again (1976) ... J. Carter Sloan
 1975 Paco
Padre
 1975 Nashville
Barnett
 1975 Gunsmoke (TV Series)
Henry Decory
- The Fires of Ignorance (1975) ... Henry Decory
 1975 Rhoda (TV Series)
David Bloom
- Strained Interlude (1975) ... David Bloom
 1974 Etusivu uusiks'
Kruger
 1974 Virginia Hill (TV Movie)
Leo Ritchie
 1974 Sonny Boy (TV Movie)
Sonny Boy Walker
 1974 Keskustelu
Bernie Moran
 1974 Suoraan rysän päältä
Carl Rizzo
 1974 Judgment: The Trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg (TV Movie)
David Greenglass
 1973 Etsivä Ironside (TV Series)
Baxter Flynn
- Double-Edged Corner (1973) ... Baxter Flynn
 1973 Incident at Vichy (TV Movie)
Lebeau, A Painter
 1973 Adam's Rib (TV Series)
Attinger
- The Unwritten Law: Part 2 (1973) ... Attinger
- The Unwritten Law: Part 1 (1973) ... Attinger
 1973 The Marcus-Nelson Murders (TV Movie)
Mario Portello
 1973 Koodi
Vincent J. Palmer
 1973 The Bob Newhart Show (TV Series)
The Manager
- Let's Get Away from It Almost (1973) ... The Manager
 1972 Love, American Style (TV Series)
Gork (segment "Love and the First Kiss")
- Love and the First Kiss/Love and the Impressionist/Love and the Super Lover (1972) ... Gork (segment "Love and the First Kiss")
 1972 Banyon (TV Series)
Henry Spear
- A Date with Death (1972) ... Henry Spear
 1972 Footsteps (TV Movie)
Brewster
 1972 Search (TV Series)
Marty Zackarian
- One of Our Probes Is Missing (1972) ... Marty Zackarian
 1972 Valtapeli
Klein
 1972 Top of the Heap
Taxi Driver
 1972 Deadhead Miles
Juicy Brucey (uncredited)
 1972 Sheriffi McCloud (TV Series)
Ralphie Goodbody
- A Little Plot at Tranquil Valley (1972) ... Ralphie Goodbody
 1971 Valkoinen valhe
Stutter
 1971 Bonanza (TV Series)
Charlie
- The Iron Butterfly (1971) ... Charlie
 1971 Huumejärjestö iskee
Benjy
 1971 Itke eno
Jake Masters
 1971 Bananas - minä ja vallankumous
Man on Cross
 1971 The Young Lawyers (TV Series)
Bernie Yoakum
- The Whimper of Whipped Dogs (1971) ... Bernie Yoakum
 1971 The Mod Squad (TV Series)
Charles Weaver
- Welcome to Our City (1971) ... Charles Weaver
 1971 Roommates
Martin Axborough
 1970 Huuhkaja ja kissimirri
Dress Shop Proprietor
 1970 Hi, Mom!
Joe Banner
 1970 The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful
Moreno (as Alan Garfield)
 1969 Putney Swope
Elias, Jr.
 1968 Greetings
Smut Peddler (as Alan Garfield)
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Alternate Names:

Alan Garfield | Alen Garfield | Allan Goorwitz | Allen Goorwitz

Height:

5' 7¼" (1.71 m)

Spouse:

Mimi Leder  (divorced)

Parents:

Goorwitz, Alice | Goorwitz, Philip

Relatives:

Goorwitz, Lois (sibling)
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His only lead role was in the sports drama Skateboard - rullalauta (1978), although most people went to see the movie because of his teenage co-star Leif Garrett. See more »
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