Allen Garfield

Allen Garfield (born Allen Goorwitz; November 22, 1939 – April 7, 2020) was an American film and television actor. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Garfield studied at The Actors Studio in New York City under Lee Strasberg and Elia Kazan. He began his acting career on stage before transitioning to film. With over 100 film and television credits, Garfield was known for his portrayal of nervous villains, corrupt businessmen, and politicians. He appeared in notable films like Cry Uncle! (1971), Skateboard (1978), and Get Crazy (1982). Garfield also worked with acclaimed director Wim Wenders in Der Stand der Dinge and Bis ans Ende der Welt. Quentin Tarantino studied under Garfield early in his acting career.