Allen Garfield (80)

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Allen Garfield (80)

Allen Garfield was an American film and television actor. Garfield appeared in over 100 films and television shows. He is known for having played nervous villains, corrupt businessmen and politicians. In addition he appeared in two art films by German director Wim Wenders, Der Stand der Dinge and Bis ans Ende der Welt. Quentin Tarantino once studied with Garfield when Tarantino was beginning his career as a filmmaker. Garfield’s only lead role was in the 1978 film “Skateboard” with Leif Garrett. He died of the coronavirus on April 7, 2020.