1939Born, Newark
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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…
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The Ninth GateWitkin
Beverly Hills Cop IIHarold Lutz
The ConversationWilliam P. 'Bernie' Moran
Dick TracyReporter
The MajesticLeo Kubelsky1999The West WingRoger Becker · 1 episodeShow
1999The LotHarry Sylver · 3 episodesShow
1998Sports NightChuck 'The Cut Man' Kimmel · 1 episodeShow
1997Dharma & GregStan Gottlieb · 1 episodeShow
1994Chicago HopeRaymond Kadalski · 4 episodesShow
1992Jack's Place1 episodeShow
1991Palace GuardSy Hertzog · 4 episodesShow
1991Eddie Dodd1 episodeShow
1986MatlockDetective Richard Cox · 2 episodesShow
1986SinsAdam Gore · 3 episodesShow
1984Tales from the DarksideDonald / Kingsley Diamond / Michael Rudnick / The Devil · 1 episodeShow
1978TaxiMr. Ratledge · 1 episodeShow
1975Kate McShaneMarty Goodman · 1 episodeShow
1974Rhoda1 episodeShow
1973Adam's RibAttinger · 2 episodesShow
1972The Bob Newhart ShowThe Manager · 1 episodeShow
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