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 |