John Garfield

    John Garfield

    March 4, 1913 (111 years old) in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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 ShowThe Ed Sullivan Show
    The Postman Always Rings TwiceThe Postman Always Rings Twice
    Force of EvilForce of Evil
    The Breaking PointThe Breaking Point
    Los Angeles Plays ItselfLos Angeles Plays Itself

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