John Garfield was an American actor who played brooding, rebellious, working-class characters. He grew up in poverty in 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 persecution 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.
John Garfield
Active - 1938 - 2009 |
Birth - Mar 4, 1913 |
Death - May 21, 1952 |
Genres - Drama, Documentary, Crime, Romance, Comedy
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Subgenres - Film Noir, Biographical Film, Musical, Prison Film, Spy Film
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Jacob Julius Garfinkle, Jules Garfield, Julie-
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