John Garfield

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

49

Gender

Male

Birthday

1913-03-04

Day of death

1952-05-21 (39 years old)

Place of Birth

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

John Garfield

Biography

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.

Known For

  • The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

  • Gentleman's Agreement

    Gentleman's Agreement

  • Destination Tokyo

    Destination Tokyo

  • Jigsaw

    Jigsaw

  • Hollywood Canteen

    Hollywood Canteen

  • Air Force

    Air Force

  • Juarez

    Juarez

  • Tortilla Flat

    Tortilla Flat

  • Four Daughters

    Four Daughters

  • Four Wives

    Four Wives

  • Between Two Worlds

    Between Two Worlds

  • Daughters Courageous

    Daughters Courageous

  • Flowing Gold

    Flowing Gold

  • The Breaking Point

    The Breaking Point

  • He Ran All the Way

    He Ran All the Way

  • Force of Evil

    Force of Evil

  • The Postman Always Rings Twice

    The Postman Always Rings Twice

  • The Fallen Sparrow

    The Fallen Sparrow

  • Body and Soul

    Body and Soul

  • Los Angeles Plays Itself

    Los Angeles Plays Itself

  • Blackwell's Island

    Blackwell's Island

  • East of the River

    East of the River

  • Breakdowns of 1942

    Breakdowns of 1942

  • Nobody Lives Forever

    Nobody Lives Forever

  • Breakdowns of 1939

    Breakdowns of 1939

  • The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender

    The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender

  • Saturday's Children

    Saturday's Children

  • Under My Skin

    Under My Skin

  • John Garfield

    John Garfield

  • Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre

    Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre

  • Out of the Fog

    Out of the Fog

  • Dust Be My Destiny

    Dust Be My Destiny

  • Pride of the Marines

    Pride of the Marines

  • Dangerously They Live

    Dangerously They Live

  • Breakdowns of 1944

    Breakdowns of 1944

  • Breakdowns of 1941

    Breakdowns of 1941

  • Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored

    Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored

  • We Were Strangers

    We Were Strangers

  • Show-Business at War

    Show-Business at War

  • The Sea Wolf

    The Sea Wolf

  • Humoresque

    Humoresque

  • Swingtime in the Movies

    Swingtime in the Movies

  • They Made Me a Criminal

    They Made Me a Criminal

  • Thank Your Lucky Stars

    Thank Your Lucky Stars

  • Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

    Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

  • Movie Tough Guys

    Movie Tough Guys

  • Castle on the Hudson

    Castle on the Hudson

  • The John Garfield Story

    The John Garfield Story

  • Okay for Sound

    Okay for Sound