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John Garfield was an American actor who rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s. He was born in New York City on March 4, 1913, to a Jewish family. He began his career as a stage actor, appearing in productions such as "Golden Boy" and "Four Daughters". He made his film debut in 1936's Four Daughters, and went on to star in a number of films, including The Postman Always Rings Twice, Body and Soul, and Gentleman's Agreement. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Body and Soul. Garfield was a political activist, and was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. He died of a heart attack in 1952, at the age of 39. John Garfield's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. He earned his wealth through his acting career, as well as through investments.

Popular As Jacob Julius Garfinkle
Occupation actor,soundtrack,producer
Age 39 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 4 March 1913
Birthday 4 March
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 21 May, 1952
Died Place New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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John Garfield Height, Weight & Measurements

At 39 years old, John Garfield height is 5' 7" (1.7 m) .

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Height 5' 7" (1.7 m)
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Who Is John Garfield's Wife?

His wife is Roberta Seidman (27 January 1935 - 21 May 1952) ( his death) ( 3 children)

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Wife Roberta Seidman (27 January 1935 - 21 May 1952) ( his death) ( 3 children)
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John Garfield Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is John Garfield worth at the age of 39 years old? John Garfield’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated John Garfield's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2012

On Piers Morgan Live: Episode dated 11 July 2012 (2012), to promote his autobiography, Robert Blake related that when he was playing John Garfield as a boy in Humoresque (1946), there was a scene he could not get right. Garfield cleared the set and directed Blake himself. After the scene was finished, Garfield told the nine-year-old. "Robert, remember this for the rest of your life. Your life is a rehearsal. Your performance is real.".

1983

Is portrayed by Bruce Ornstein in Will There Really Be a Morning? (1983)

1955

Was Nelson Algren's choice to play Frankie Machine in the film version (The Man with the Golden Arm (1955)) of Algren's novel "The Man With the Golden Arm".

1954

Garfield's widow Roberta married labor lawyer Sidney Cohn in 1954. He died in 1991 and Roberta Garfield Cohn died of Alzheimer's Disease in January 2004.

1952

Blacklisted during the McCarthy "Red Scare" era in the early 1950s for his left-wing political beliefs, he adamantly refused to "name names" in testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) in April 1951. He was found dead of a heart attack in the apartment of a former showgirl, Iris Whitney on May 21, 1952, the day after Clifford Odets, testifying before HUAC, reaffirmed that Garfield had never been a member of the Communist Party. His funeral in New York was mobbed by thousands of fans.

1951

A week before his fatal heart attack Garfield had separated from his wife, and hours before his death he completed a statement modifying his 1951 testimony about his Communist affiliations. Garfield was the fourth actor to die after being subjected to HUAC investigation. The others were Mady Christians (at 59), J. Edward Bromberg (at 47) and Canada Lee (at 45).

1950

The role of Bill Sampson in All About Eve (1950) was originally intended for him, but Gary Merrill was cast instead.

1949

On May 26, 1949, he was a guest on NBC radio's "Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Show".

1948

Garfield was a guest on Ed Sullivan's The Ed Sullivan Show: Episode #2.15 (1948) and quipped that the large TV cameras of this new medium were frightening.

1946

When his Warner Bros. contract expired in 1946, he did not re-sign with the studio, opting to start his own independent production company instead. He was one of the first Hollywood actors to do so.

1945

His six-year-old daughter Katharine died of an allergic reaction in 1945. He never got over the loss.

1938

Won enormous praise for his role of the cynical Mickey Borden in Four Daughters (1938). Appeared in similar roles throughout his career despite his efforts to play varied parts.

Children Katherine (1938-1945), David Garfield (1942-1995) and Julie Garfield (1946-).

1932

He joined the Civic Repertory Theatre in 1932, changing his name to Jules Garfield and making his Broadway debut in that company's Counsellor-at-Law. Joined the Group Theatre company, winning acclaim for his role in Awake and Sing. 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.

1920

John Garfield was born Jacob Julius Garfinkle on the Lower East Side of New York City, to Hannah Basia (Margolis) and David Garfinkle, who were Jewish immigrants from Zhytomyr (now in Ukraine). Jules was raised by his father, a clothes presser and part-time cantor, after his mother's death in 1920, when he was 7. He was sent to a special school for problem children, where he was introduced to boxing and drama. He won a scholarship to Maria Ouspenskaya's drama school.

1913

He was born on the same day that Woodrow Wilson was inaugurated as the 28th President of the United States (March 4, 1913).