
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.
Acting (47 movies)

Movie Tough Guys
1991

Destination Tokyo
1943

Jigsaw
1949

The Postman Always Rings Twice
1946

He Ran All the Way
1951

Castle on the Hudson
1940

They Made Me a Criminal
1939

Out of the Fog
1941

Under My Skin
1950

The Fallen Sparrow
1943

Dust Be My Destiny
1939

Gentleman's Agreement
1947

Between Two Worlds
1944

Nobody Lives Forever
1946

Humoresque
1947

Force of Evil
1950

The Sea Wolf
1941

Thank Your Lucky Stars
1943

Air Force
1943

The Breaking Point
1950

Hollywood Canteen
1944

Body and Soul
1947

Four Daughters
1938

We Were Strangers
1949

Blackwell's Island
1939

Dangerously They Live
1941

Los Angeles Plays Itself
2004

Pride of the Marines
1945

Juarez
1939

Tortilla Flat
1942

Daughters Courageous
1939

East of the River
1940

Swingtime in the Movies
1938

Saturday's Children
1940

Flowing Gold
1940

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983

The John Garfield Story
2003

Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
2013

Four Wives
1939

Breakdowns of 1941
1941

John Garfield
2002

Breakdowns of 1939
1939

Breakdowns of 1944
1944

Show-Business at War
1943

Okay for Sound
1946

The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
1997

Breakdowns of 1942
1942
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| He Ran All the Way | 1951 | Producer |