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Allen Garfield

Nov 22, 1939 - Apr 07, 2020 (80 years old) in Newark, New Jersey, USA

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.

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Known For

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Law & Order
Carl Berg
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The West Wing
Roger Becker
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Bonanza
Charlie
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The Bob Newhart Show
The Manager
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Ironside
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Taxi
Mr. Ratledge
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Chicago Hope
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Matlock
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Tales from the Darkside
Donald / Kingsley Diamond / Michael Rudnick / The Devil
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Trapper John, M.D.

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