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

Actor, Writer, Director and Producer
David J. Garfield  attended the California Institute of the Arts University for acting and directing.

Born 1969 in Manhattan,  NY (son of actor Kurt Garfield brother of world famous Juggler Jason Garfield)  and a 3rd generation actor David started acting at age seven, making short films at thirteen, and at fifteen performed LIVE on  television juggling with his brother for the TV Special: "Kids on Stage" (1987).

SAG after joining ABC's "My So Called Life" (1994),  WGA registered as well for various teleplays and scripts, he has been acknowledged  for his work in television and  film as an actor,  director, writer and producer.  Founder of New England film production company Open Heart Cinema [us], & "Help Me Make These" Films Post Production Facility.  Much of his time at present is spent writing, producing and directing features.  He also continues to study the art of acting for film and television at various respected Actors Studios in NYC.   

Published Interviews: 
Hollywood East
NewEnglandFilm.com
Newspaper SUN News

Game Industry Background: 

Worked and trained by Microsoft as a software 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 poineered, developed, published, and produced the first game ratings brand (Rated NV) non-violent video games in 1991, three years before the ESRB was finally established. Providing alternatives and educating families around the globe of the importance of the ESRB (Game Ratings System).  He supports children's charities with proceeds from his company.