John Garfield (March 4, 1913 – May 21, 1952) was an American actor. Garfield was especially adept at playing brooding, rebellious characters and was twice nominated for an Academy Award (see below).

Born Jacob Julius Garfinkle in New York City to Jewish immigrants David and Hannah Garfinkle, he was sent to a school for problem children in the Bronx after the death of his mother when he was seven years old. It was there, under the guidance of the school's principal, noted educator Angelo Patri, that he was introduced to boxing and acting. He won a scholarship to an acting school hosted by Maria Ouspenskaya, and made his Broadway debut in 1932. He became a member of the Group Theater. The Group's play Golden Boy was written for him by Clifford Odets, but he was passed over for the lead role. William Holden later became a star for his version of the title role in the movie. Garfield decided to leave Broadway and try his success in Hollywood. In 1938 he received wide critical acclaim and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Four Daughters.

During World War II, Garfield and actress Bette Davis were the driving force behind the building of the Hollywood Canteen, a club offering food and entertainment for American servicemen.

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Watching John Garfield singing. Bahahahaha!!! "Oh, John is the sweetest guy ever!" -camera hoes backstage and John is beating up some guy-
KrisKattPonn (Katrina Jose) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:19:23 -0000
Watching John Garfield singing. Bahahahaha!!! "Oh, John is the sweetest guy ever!" -camera hoes backstage and John is beating up some guy-
Com essa história do Natal, lembrei daquele episódio do Garfield que ele e o John fazem um natal em julho e toda vizinhança copia.
edudebastiani (Eduardo de Bastiani) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:53 -0000
Com essa história do Natal, lembrei daquele episódio do Garfield que ele e o John fazem um natal em julho e toda vizinhança copia.
RT @FullTilt_CEO That's the NERMAL I know in Love! How's Garfield and John? Lol<| ur joke is ova my head I don't watch kitty cartoons!
Shawty_Lite (Vanessa Anderson) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:49:52 -0000
RT @FullTilt_CEO That's the NERMAL I know in Love! How's Garfield and John? Lol<| ur joke is ova my head I don't watch kitty cartoons!
@fairchildrocks I'd gave to say: John Garfield. He was the first one to portray a character with a rebellious nature, I believe. I love him!
KrisKattPonn (Katrina Jose) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:40:12 -0000
@fairchildrocks I'd gave to say: John Garfield. He was the first one to portray a character with a rebellious nature, I believe. I love him!
@Shawty_Lite lmao. That's the NERMAL I know in Love! How's Garfield and John? Lol
FullTilt_CEO (Anthony) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:39:04 -0000
@Shawty_Lite lmao. That's the NERMAL I know in Love! How's Garfield and John? Lol
Being John Garfield #unseenprequels #famousactorseries
Pergamond (Leslie Evers) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:31:44 -0000
Being John Garfield #unseenprequels #famousactorseries

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