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John Garfield

Acting

Born March 4, 1913 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Died May 21, 1952

Also known as Jules Garfield · Jacob Julius Garfinkle

Biography

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 Theatre. In 1937, he moved to Hollywood, eventually becoming one of Warner Bros.' stars. He received Academy Award nominations for his performances in Four Daughters (1938) and Body and Soul (1947).

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Awards & recognition

  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Academy AwardBest Actor · 1948 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actor · 1939 · nominated

Filmography24 titles