A pioneer of Method Acting, John Garfield could portray everything from the recluse to the rebel with the tender heart. His presence captivated film audiences and put a new face on American acting. Celebrate our February Star of the Month beginning tonight at 8pm ET with THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE ('46). See the complete lineup of films here: https://myt.cm/JohnGarfield | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

FOUR DAUGHTERS ('38) marked Star of the Month John Garfield's film debut. Garfield scored a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination. He appears opposite Priscilla Lane in their first of four films together. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

John Garfield, original name Jacob Julius Garfinkle, (born March 4, 1913, New York, New York, U.S.—died May 21, 1952, New York City), American film and stage actor who is best known for his intense portrayals of rebels and antiheroes. Garfield grew up in the poor Jewish section of New York City’s Lower East Side. Street-gang involvement and numerous fistfights landed him in a reform school during his teen years, where he soon blossomed in forensic and athletic activities. A scholarship he won in

The raw, honest and talented John Garfield set the trend for passionate, discontented characters on screen for his brief but influential career. In 2021, Garfield was honored as our TCM Star of the Month. Which performance of his is your favorite? | Turner Classic Movies: TCM