Biography
John Garfield — actor with roots in the Russian Empire
John Garfield (born Jacob Julius Garfinkle) was an American actor whose films include The Postman Always Rings Twice, Body and Soul and Force of Evil. After he testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee and declined to name names, his film career ended; he died of a heart attack in 1952, aged 39.
Russian Connection
Tracing the roots — Russian Empire (town not documented)
Born in 1913 on Rivington Street on Manhattan's Lower East Side to David and Hannah Garfinkle, Russian-Jewish immigrants.
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John Garfield🇺🇸 USA
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Parents
David Garfinkle
Hannah Garfinkle
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Origin
Russian Empire (town not documented)🇷🇺
Key Achievements
A career defined by ambition
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The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
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Body and Soul (1947) — Academy Award nomination for Best Actor
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Force of Evil (1948)
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Four Daughters (1938) — Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor
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Refused to name names before HUAC; died in 1952 aged 39
"I was born in the streets and the streets taught me everything I know."
John Garfield
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