Born in Los Angeles and raised in England, Andrew Garfield infused a transatlantic charm into his persona over the years.While he’s well-known for his portrayal of the superhero Spider-Man, there’s a tapestry of intriguing facts that define the actor who has captured the attention of audiences worldwide.On his 40th birthday, let’s gather some lesser-known facts that make Garfield a more fascinating figure.
In The Amazing Spider-Man series, Garfield’s portrayal of Peter Parker shared a striking resemblance with Tobey Maguire’s previous version.Despite similarities, Garfield’s Parker introduced a unique quirk—he used a skateboard when he wasn’t swinging as Spider-Man.In an interview with Netflix Film Club, Garfield revealed his personal affinity for skateboarding and how he sought to incorporate this passion into his rendition of the character.
Andrew Russell Garfield (born 20 August 1983) is an English and American actor. He has received various accolades, including a Tony Award, a BAFTA TV Award and a Golden Globe, in addition to nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award, a Laurence Olivier Award and two Academy Awards. Time included Garfield on its list of 100 most influential people in the world in 2022.
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Epsom, England, Garfield trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and began his career on the UK stage and in television productions. He made his feature film debut in the 2007 ensemble drama Lions for Lambs, and gained praise for his performance in the television film Boy A (2007). He came to international attention in 2010 with the supporting role of Eduardo Saverin in the drama The Social Network.
Garfield gained wider recognition for playing Spider-Man in the superhero films The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), and later in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). He received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actor for starring as Desmond Doss in the war film Hacksaw Ridge (2016) and as Jonathan Larson in the musical Tick, Tick… Boom! (2021). Garfield also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for the latter. He has since starred as a Mormon detective in the crime drama miniseries Under the Banner of Heaven (2022).
On stage, Garfield appeared in a 2012 Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman and played Prior Walter in a 2017 London production of Angels in America. He reprised the latter role on Broadway the following year and won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.