✎ About Allen Garfield

Allen Garfield was born on November 22, 1939 in Newark, New Jersey, United States, is Actor, Writer, Soundtrack. New Jersey-born Allen Garfield was trained at the Actors Studio in New York City. He had a prolific career on the stage before making his film debut in 1968. His stocky build and nervous, jumpy mannerisms fit well with the weaselly criminals, lecherous villains and corrupt businessmen and politicians he excels in playing - a perfect example of which is the Beverly Hills police chief in 1987's Beverly Hills Cop II (1987). Midway through his career he reverted to his real name of Allan Goorwitz, but not long afterwards decided to stay with his stage name, and went back to Allen Garfield. In the early 2000s, Garfield suffered from a series of strokes that prevented him from acting again.
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🎂 Allen Garfield - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Allen Garfield is 85 years, 0 months and 3 days old. Allen Garfield will celebrate 86rd birthday on a Saturday 22nd of November 2025. Below we countdown to Allen Garfield upcoming birthday.

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Popular As	Allen Garfield
Occupation	Actor
Age	85 years old
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Born	November 22, 1939 ( Newark, New Jersey, United States)
Birthday	November 22
Town/City	Newark, New Jersey, United States
Nationality	United States

🌙 Zodiac

Allen Garfield’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Allen Garfield was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.

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Biography/Timeline

1999

When Garfield suffered a stroke prior to filming his role in The Ninth Gate (1999), Director Roman Polanski opted to utilize Garfield's paralyzed face for his character rather than conceal it or recast the role. Garfield suffered a massive stroke in 2004 and since then has been a long-term nursing care resident at The Motion Picture Home.