Allen Garfield
Biography
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, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Law & Order
1990
The West Wing
1999
Bonanza
1959
Chicago Hope
1994
Ironside
1967
Matlock
1986
Taxi
1978
The Bob Newhart Show
1972
Tales from the Darkside
1984
Trapper John, M.D.
1979
McCloud
1970
Filmography
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self · 1962
Law & Order
as Carl Berg · 1990
The West Wing
as Roger Becker · 1999
Bonanza
as Charlie · 1959
Chicago Hope
as Raymond Kadalski · 1994
Ironside
· 1967
Matlock
as Detective Richard Cox · 1986
Taxi
as Mr. Ratledge · 1978
The Bob Newhart Show
as The Manager · 1972
Tales from the Darkside
as Donald / Kingsley Diamond / Michael Rudnick / The Devil · 1984
Trapper John, M.D.
· 1979
McCloud
· 1970
Rhoda
· 1974
Gunsmoke
as Henry Decory · 1955
Dharma & Greg
as Stan Gottlieb · 1997
The Mod Squad
as Charles Weaver · 1968
Sports Night
as Chuck 'The Cut Man' Kimmel · 1998
The Ninth Gate
as Witkin · 1999
Beverly Hills Cop II
as Harold Lutz · 1987
The Conversation
as William P. 'Bernie' Moran · 1974
Jack's Place
· 1992
Banyon
as Henry Spear · 1972
Adam's Rib
as Attinger · 1973
The Cotton Club
as Otto 'Abbadabba' Berman · 1984
Palace Guard
as Sy Hertzog · 1991
The Lot
as Harry Sylver · 1999
Kate McShane
as Marty Goodman · 1975
Dick Tracy
as Reporter · 1990
The Majestic
as Leo Kubelsky · 2001
One from the Heart
as Restaurant Owner · 1982
Nashville
as Barnett · 1975
Sins
as Adam Gore · 1986
Until the End of the World
as Bernie, Used Car Dealer · 1991
Diabolique
as Leo Katzman · 1996
The Front Page
as Kruger · 1974
Search
· 1972
The Black Stallion Returns
as Kurr · 1983
Cyborg 2
as Martin Dunn · 1993
Let It Ride
as Greenberg · 1989
The Owl and the Pussycat
as Dress Shop Proprietor · 1970
The Brink's Job
as Vinnie Costa · 1978
Eddie Dodd
· 1991
Hi, Mom!
as Joe Banner · 1970
Bananas
as Man On Cross · 1971
The Candidate
as Klein · 1972
The Organization
as Benjy · 1971
Wild Side
as Dan Rackman · 1996
The State of Things
as Gordon · 1982
Teachers
as Carl Rosenberg · 1984
Mother, Jugs & Speed
as Harry Fishbine · 1976
Miracle Beach
as Magnus O'Leary · 1992
Stuart Saves His Family
as Maitre D' · 1995
Continental Divide
as Howard McDermott · 1981
Crime of the Century
as Lt. James Finn · 1996
Busting
as Carl Rizzo · 1974
The Stunt Man
as Sam · 1980
Taking Off
as Norman · 1971
The Marcus-Nelson Murders
as Mario Portello · 1973
Irreconcilable Differences
as Phil Hanner · 1984
Get to Know Your Rabbit
as Vic · 1972
Greetings
as Smut Peddler · 1968
Gable and Lombard
as Louis B. Mayer · 1976
Absence of the Good
as Lieutenant Paul Taylor · 1999
Destiny Turns on the Radio
as Vinnie Vidivici · 1995
Night Visitor
as Zachary Willard · 1989
Putney Swope
as Elias, Jr. · 1969
Citizen Cohn
as Abe Feller · 1992
Sketches of a Strangler
as Jack Garvey (as Allen Goorwitz) · 1978
One Trick Pony
as Cal van Damp · 1980
Get Crazy
as Max Wolfe · 1983
The Patriots
as Eagleman · 1994
Slither
as Vincent J. Palmer · 1973
Serpico: The Deadly Game
as The Professor · 1976
Cry Uncle!
as Jake Masters · 1971
Desert Bloom
as Mr. Mosol · 1986
You Ruined My Life
as Howie · 1987
Obsession
as Simon Frischmuth · 1997
Ring of Passion
as Damon Runyon · 1978
Fyre
as Preacher · 1979
Virginia Hill
as Leo Ritchie · 1974
Top of the Heap
as Taxi Driver · 1972
The Million Dollar Rip-Off
as Lt. Ralph Fogherty · 1976
Jack and His Friends
as Jack · 1992
Killer in the Mirror
· 1986
Sonny Boy
as Sonny Boy Walker · 1974
Leave 'Em Laughing
as Dr. Arthur Abrams · 1981
Club Fed
as Harrison Farnsworth IV · 1990
Skateboard
as Manny Bloom · 1978
Judgment: The Trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg
as David Greenglass · 1974
You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat
as Herby Moss · 1971
Get a Job
as Mr. Berger / Psychiatrist · 1998
Footsteps
as Brewster · 1972
March of the Spring Hare
as Martin Axborough · 1971
Paco
as Padre · 1976
Chief Zabu
as Ben Sydney · 2016
Nowhere to Run
as Herbie Stolz · 1978
The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful
as Moreno · 1970
White Boy
as Mr. Rosen · 2002
Trial by Terror
· 1983
Incident at Vichy
as Lebeau, A Painter · 1973
Believe in Me
as Stutter · 1971
Grave Images
as Jerry · 1991
Report from Hollywood
· 1985
Orgy Girls '69
· 1968