David J. Garfield
Sometimes Credits as:
Dave Garfield and Dave Julian Garfield

Actor, Producer, Director David J. Garfield  attended the California Institute of the Arts University for theater and drama.

Born 1969 in Manhattan,  NY (son of actor Kurt Garfield and related to screen legend John Garfield), as a 3rd generation actor David started acting at age seven, making films at thirteen, and at fifteen performed as a juggler on the LIVE TV Special: "Kids on Stage" (1987).

SAG/AFTRA after joining ABC's "My So Called Life" (1994),  WGA with several screenplays, he has been acknowledged  for his work in television and  film as an actor,  director, writer and producer.  Founder of east coast production company Open Heart Cinema [us] he produces and directs his own 35mm  feature films and is attached to several other film and television projects as well.  He aims to passionately continue to learn and do much more for his families namesake. 

Game Industry Background: 

Worked for and trained by Microsoft as a software technician and developer, David has also programmed for video game companies: Atari, Lucasfilm, Southlogic Studios, GT Interactive, Cavedog,  and Humongous Entertainment to name just a few.   He  independently developed, published, and produced his own non-violent video game help website: WonderDogSoftware.Com.  A company that provides game alternatives and educates families around the globe of the importance of the ESRB (Game Ratings System).  He supports children's charities with proceeds from his company.