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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Majestic (2001) | Leo Kubelsky | 6.9 | |
| 2 | The Ninth Gate (1999) | Witkin | 6.5 | |
| 3 | Crime of the Century (1996) | Lt. James Finn | - | - |
| 4 | Diabolique (1996) | Leo Katzman | 5.5 | |
| 5 | Wild Side (1996) | Dan Rackman | 6 | |
| 6 | Destiny Turns on the Radio (1995) | Vinnie Vidivici | - | - |
| 7 | Stuart Saves His Family (1995) | Maitre D' | - | - |
| 8 | Cyborg 2 (1993) | Martin Dunn | 4.5 | |
| 9 | Miracle Beach (1992) | Magnus O'Leary | 5 | |
| 10 | Until the End of the World (1991) | Bernie, Used Car Dealer | 7.3 | |
| 11 | Dick Tracy (1990) | Reporter | 6.7 | |
| 12 | You Ruined My Life (1987) | Howie | - | - |
| 13 | Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) | Harold Lutz | 6.8 | |
| 14 | The Cotton Club (1984) | Otto 'Abbadabba' Berman | 5 | |
| 15 | Irreconcilable Differences (1984) | Phil Hanner | - | - |
| 16 | The Black Stallion Returns (1983) | Kurr | 7 | |
| 17 | Get Crazy (1983) | Max Wolfe | - | - |
| 18 | The State of Things (1982) | Gordon | 8 | |
| 19 | One from the Heart (1982) | Restaurant Owner | 6 | |
| 20 | Continental Divide (1981) | Howard McDermott | - | - |
| 21 | The Stunt Man (1980) | Sam | - | - |
| 22 | Fyre (1979) | Preacher | - | - |
| 23 | The Brink's Job (1978) | Vinnie Costa | - | - |
| 24 | Mother, Jugs & Speed (1976) | Harry Fishbine | - | - |
| 25 | Nashville (1975) | Barnett | 4.3 | |
| 26 | Busting (1974) | Carl Rizzo | 6.5 | |
| 27 | The Front Page (1974) | Kruger | 5 | |
| 28 | The Conversation (1974) | William P. 'Bernie' Moran | 7.3 | |
| 29 | The Candidate (1972) | Klein | 6.5 | |
| 30 | Get to Know Your Rabbit (1972) | Vic | - | - |
| 31 | Bananas (1971) | Man On Cross | 5.8 | |
| 32 | Hi, Mom! (1970) | Joe Banner | 4 | |
| 33 | The Owl and the Pussycat (1970) | Dress Shop Proprietor | 7 | |
| 34 | Putney Swope (1969) | Elias, Jr. | 4 | |
| 35 | Greetings (1968) | Smut Peddler | 5 |
