John Garfield
John Garfield
John Garfieldwas an American actor adept at playing brooding, rebellious, working-class characters. He grew up in poverty in Depression-era New York City. In the early 1930s, he became an important member of the Group Theater. In 1937, he moved to Hollywood, eventually becoming one of Warner Bros.' major stars. Called to testify before the U.S. Congressional House Committee on Un-American Activities, he denied communist affiliation and refused to "name names," effectively ending his film career. Some have alleged that the...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionActor
Date of Birth4 March 1913
CountryUnited States of America
I did a lot of jobs when I was a kid - paper boy, grocery boy, all those things. I guess maybe I got a point of view then.