Andrew Garfield is a popular American actor who gained worldwide fame for his role as Spider-Man in the film of the same name directed by Marc Webb (2012). He is a BAFTA TV Award winner (2008) for his performance in "Boy A" and a Golden Globe nominee (2017) for his role as Desmond Doss in Mel Gibson's film "Hacksaw Ridge".
Actor Andrew Garfield
Childhood and Adolescent Years
Andrew was born in sunny California to an English mother and an American father of Jewish descent. His paternal ancestors hailed from Russia and Poland, and they were the ones who changed the family name from "Garfinkeln" to "Garfield".
When the boy turned three, the family moved to the United Kingdom, to the town of Epsom, located in Surrey County.
Andrew Garfield as a child
As a child, Andrew had no thoughts of an acting career, he was more interested in sports, especially gymnastics and swimming. His parents were also far from the creative industry – the family owned a small interior design business. The business did not take off, and as a result, his father became a swimming coach, and his mother found work as a kindergarten teacher.
Andrew Garfield's parents
Andrew has an older brother who became a doctor. His parents wanted their younger son to go into business. He received his secondary education at the prestigious London-based Freemen's School with a classic educational program. However, the school's educators encouraged creativity, so it's no surprise that at 15, Andrew joined a drama club at school.
Then came studying at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, which Andrew successfully graduated from in 2004. That marked the beginning of his professional theatre career. Critics warmly received his first roles in plays and awarded him the title of "Outstanding Newcomer" in 2005.
Around the same time, Andrew made his television debut, starring in the comedy series "Sugar Rush", which won an Emmy Award and was a good start for his further film career.
Andrew Garfield's very first role (Sugar Rush)
Acting Career
In 2007, the young actor starred in two feature films. In the first, Robert Redford's anti-war film "Lions for Lambs," he portrayed student Todd Hayes, sharing the set with Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and Meryl Streep.
Andrew Garfield played the student character alongside Tom Cruise
In John Crowley's crime film "Boy A," Garfield played the lead role, which earned him a BAFTA award for Best Actor. The film, telling the story of a 24-year-old man who spent his youth in prison and is now trying to adapt to ordinary life, received a special award at the Berlin Film Festival.
Andrew Garfield's first serious role (Boy A)
Another notable work in the talented actor's portfolio was the role of Francis Weston in the historical melodrama "The Other Boleyn Girl." The film had a successful worldwide release, grossing about 78 million dollars. However, audiences mainly went to watch the beautiful Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson, and Andrew's role was quite small, but experience is experience.
Andrew Garfield gained experience working with outstanding actors
Andrew's next role in a major film was as a wandering circus magician in Terry Gilliam's fantasy film "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus," notable because the main actor, Heath Ledger, died during filming. Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell stepped in to finish Ledger's role as Tony Shepard. Andrew took on the role of Anton, a young man in Doctor Parnassus's entourage.
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus: Andrew Garfield as Anton
2010 was a fruitful year for Andrew Garfield's filmography: he was nominated for the British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Mark Romanek's film "Never Let Me Go."
Andrew Garfield in the melodrama Never Let Me Go
A highlight in Garfield's creative career was working in David Fincher's film "The Social Network," which brought him numerous prestigious international awards. Andrew played the former friend and then enemy of Mark Zuckerberg, who clashed with the Facebook founder over the rights to the famous social network.
A scene from The Social Network
Nevertheless, his role as Spider-Man in the new adaptation of popular Marvel comics, which hit the screens in 2012, became pivotal in his career. Having seen Andrew in "The Social Network", the creators of the movie immediately realized that Garfield would become a worthy replacement for Tobey Maguire, who had a falling out with the producers. As for Andrew himself, he initially couldn't believe his ears when he received the audition invitation over the phone, and when he was finally confirmed for the role, the actor wept tears of joy and... got drunk.
On the set of Spider-Man
The role of Peter Parker was challenging for the young man. He had no idea how uncomfortable the legendary Spider-Man latex suit was. The actor had to perform complex stunts that couldn't always be left to stunt doubles. Most importantly, he found love on set with actress Emma Stone.
Why Playing Spider-Man Broke Andrew Garfield’s Heart
After the premiere of "The Amazing Spider-Man", Andrew Garfield became known worldwide. However, he didn't linger in the blockbuster actor persona for too long.
In January 2017, Andrew was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Dramatic Role in Mel Gibson's film "Hacksaw Ridge", which was also a genuine contender for the Oscar award. His character, army medic Desmond Doss, refused to kill enemies.
A scene from Hacksaw Ridge
In early 2017, the premiere of Martin Scorsese's new film "Silence" took place, in which Andrew played the role of a Jesuit monk. The preparation for filming was extremely difficult; the actor had to lose 40 pounds to convincingly transform into a persecuted martyr.
For Silence, Andrew Garfield lost 40 pounds
In 2018, the thriller "Under the Silver Lake" was released, where Andrew played one of the main roles. The movie about a mysterious girl's disappearance and a major conspiracy also starred Riley Keough and Topher Grace.
In 2020, Andrew worked on the film "Mainstream", which tells the story of numerous anonymous stars' rise to the top of the internet space. Alongside him in the movie were Maya Hawke and Nat Wolff. The premiere, like the filming, was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic and was moved to 2021.
In the same year, Garfield is set to appear in the film "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" alongside Jessica Chastain, and also in the mini-series Brideshead Revisited, where his co-stars on set are Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. Andrew was also given one of the main roles in the movie "Tick, Tick... Boom!", in which he stars alongside Vanessa Hudgens.
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Andrew Garfield's Personal Life
Andrew met Emma Stone in 2011 during the casting of the blockbuster "The Amazing Spider-Man" and immediately fell in love. The romantic love story played by the actors on screen turned into a whirlwind of passion that swept the couple in real life. Andrew immediately broke up with his former girlfriend, actress Shannon Woodward, and Emma's heart was free at that time. In the spring of 2013, they bought a cozy apartment in New York and started living together.
Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone met on the set
However, a tight filming schedule didn't allow them to see each other often. The lovers met more often on the red carpets of film festivals than under the roof of their own nest. At the beginning of 2015, information appeared that the star couple was planning to get married, but in the summer of the same year, they unexpectedly decided to take a break in the relationship. Since then, they were occasionally seen together, but there was no longer talk of a wedding. At the latest "Oscar" and "Golden Globe" ceremonies, the actors attended separately.
Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone - Funny Moments
Before Christmas 2018, Andrew was spotted with singer Rita Ora. Rumours about their romance had been circulating for several previous months, and Rita herself hinted at it. However, Andrew's romance with the singer never really confirmed.
Pictured: Andrew Garfield and Rita Ora
In July 2019, Andrew entered a new relationship. This time, his chosen one was not from the show business sphere – Garfield fell in love with a 25-year-old medical student, Christine Gabel. The couple was often seen on walks and joint evenings with friends, however, the fate of the romance is unknown to fans.
After this, Andrew started dating Alyssa Miller, and it seemed that things were heading towards marriage, but due to the actor's heavy workload, the couple broke up in April 2022. After that, the actor was suspected of having a relationship with British actress Phoebe Dynevor.
Andrew Garfield and Alyssa Miller
Andrew Garfield Now
The third part of "Spider-Man" with Tom Holland was released at the beginning of 2022. Audiences were pleased to have a surprise: both Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield - previous Spider-Man actors - appeared in the movie.
Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield on the set of “Spider-Man: No Way Home”
In April of the same year, Andrew announced that he is taking a break from his acting career and is unsure if he will ever return. For now, he simply wants to live life as an ordinary person. Fans speculated that he made this decision due to his breakup with his girlfriend, who was dissatisfied with the amount of time Andrew spent on set.
Spider-Man No Way Home: Peter Meets Other Spider-Man
However, the break didn't last long. By July of the same year, it was revealed that Garfield would serve as a producer and play the lead role in a biographical drama about the founder of Virgin Group, billionaire Richard Branson. Moreover, in 2022, he could be seen in the mini-series "Under the Banner of Heaven", shot in the true crime genre. He transformed into detective Jeb Pyre, investigating the murder case of Mormons Erika and Brenda Lafferty.
Andrew Garfield in the series “Under the Banner of Heaven”
At the 95th Oscar ceremony, the actor, along with British actress Florence Pugh, presented the awards for the categories of "Best Original Screenplay" and "Best Adapted Screenplay". The audience was thrilled with the duo, and soon after, both were confirmed for the lead roles in John Crowley's film "We Live in Time". Filming began in April 2023.
I saw him in a piece of the film The Social Network about how Facebook was created. I do not know about others, but I sincerely like his character there!
2021-05-17 18:10:37
Donna Watkins
Since Marvel showed the world a new Spiderman with Tom Holland, in the network started a debate about who is the best Spiderman. But my heart has been and will be given to Andrew Garfield. I think he is the most canonical of all of them.
2021-05-06 21:46:12
Nancy Howard
I watched one movie with him... I think the name is Breathe. I don`t like so much melodramas but this film was worth every minute spent and Andrew played at 100% and again proved that he is an incredibly talented actor.
2021-04-30 10:12:27
Richard Reese
There is a cool movie with him - Silence, so this actor is not one-sided, he showed that he can play difficult roles.
2021-04-03 20:01:55
Ramon Smith
Another Spiderman. In my humble opinion, not the best variation of him.
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Tina Harrison
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Donna Watkins
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Nancy Howard
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Richard Reese
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Ramon Smith
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