The Breaking Point
1950
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John Garfield (born Jacob Julius Garfinkle; March 4, 1913 – May 21, 1952) was an American actor who played brooding, rebellious, working-class characters. [1] 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.
John Garfield was a Jewish-American actor who starred in films like Four Daughters and Gentleman's Agreement. He was involved in liberal political causes and died of a heart attack at 39 in 1952.
- Actor, Producer, Additional Crew
- May 21, 1952
- March 4, 1913
John Garfield was a Jewish American actor who starred in films such as Four Daughters, Body and Soul, and The Postman Always Rings Twice. He was a liberal activist who faced a Communist witch hunt and died of heart problems at 39.
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- New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
May 19, 2016 · John Garfield, 39, "tough guy" screen and stage star, died of a heart attack in bed today in the two-room Gramercy Park apartment of Iris Whitney, an actress friend.
Jun 28, 2024 · John Garfield (born March 4, 1913, New York, New York, U.S.—died May 21, 1952, New York City) was an American film and stage actor who is best known for his intense portrayals of rebels and antiheroes. Garfield grew up in the poor Jewish section of New York City’s Lower East Side. Street-gang involvement and numerous fistfights landed him ...
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A list of 33 movies starring John Garfield, an American actor known for his roles in crime dramas and social issues films. See the titles, ratings, genres, directors and co-stars of his filmography.
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Jul 6, 2016 · Learn how John Garfield rose from poverty and gangs to become a star of stage and screen, and how he was victimized by the Communist witch hunt in the 1950s. Read about his roles, his awards, his marriage, and his tragic death at 39.
