
John Garfield
- Date of Birth: 1913-03-04
- Date of Death: 1952-05-21
- Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Garfield (born Jacob Julius Garfinkle, March 4, 1913 – May 21, 1952) was an American actor who played brooding, rebellious, working-class characters. He g... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Garfield (born Jacob Julius Garfinkle, March 4, 1913 – May 21, 1952) was an American actor who played brooding, rebellious, working-class characters. He grew up in poverty in Depression-era New York City. In the early 1930s, he became a member of the Group Theater. In 1937, he moved to Hollywood, eventually becoming one of Warner Bros.' stars. Called to testify before the U.S. Congressional House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC), he denied communist affiliation and refused to "name names", effectively ending his film career. Some have alleged that the stress of this incident led to his premature death at 39 from a heart attack. Garfield is acknowledged as a predecessor of such Method actors as Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift, and James Dean.

Under My Skin
Drama • 1950 March

East of the River
Crime, Drama • 1940 November

The Fallen Sparrow
Drama, Mystery, Thriller • 1943 August

Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Comedy • 2013 January

Tortilla Flat
Comedy, Drama, Romance • 1942 May

Four Wives
Drama, Romance • 1939 December

The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
History, Documentary • 1997 November

Blackwell's Island
Comedy, Crime, Drama • 1939 January

Okay for Sound
History, Documentary • 1946 September

Jigsaw
Drama, Mystery, Thriller • 1949 March