John Garfield ... 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 …

Embittered over being passed over for the lead in Golden Boy, which was written for him, he signed a contract with Warner Brothers, who changed his name to John Garfield.

Dec 31, 2025 · 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 …

Jacob Julius Garfinkle, known as John Garfield, was a pioneering American actor whose intense performances in films like The Postman Always Rings Twice and Body and Soul made him a …

John Garfield (born Jacob Julius Garfinkle; March 4, 1913 – May 21, 1952) was an American actor who played brooding, rebellious, working-class characters. He grew up in poverty in Depression-era New …

The original movie rebel, ruggedly handsome John Garfield rose to fame with his post-Depression portrayals of cynical men who reflected the era's social unrest.

John Garfield is remembered as a pioneer of realistic acting, preceding the rise of other Method actors like Marlon Brando and James Dean. His work continues to influence generations of actors for its …

Nov 8, 2018 · Biography on John Garfield, the classic film actor who starred in films including The Postman Always Rings Twice, Four Daughters and Juarez.

Mar 5, 2025 · His name was John Garfield, born Jacob Julius Garfinkle (forever called Julie by his friends), and was one of a tiny handful of Jewish leading men in Hollywood during the 1940s.

John Garfield (born Jacob Julius Garfinkle, March 4, 1913 – May 21, 1952) was an American actor. [1] He was nominated for two Academy Awards for his roles in Four Daughters (1938) and Body and …