Andrew Garfield

Andrew Russell Garfield was born on 20 August 1983 in Los Angeles, California. He is a talented actor known for his work in both British and American films. He caught the public's eye in 2010 for his role as Eduardo Saverin in the movie The Social Network. He later became widely recognized for portraying Spider-Man in the superhero films The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and its sequel The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), as well as in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).

Garfield's outstanding performances earned him nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his roles as Desmond Doss in the war film Hacksaw Ridge (2016) and Jonathan Larson in the musical drama Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021). He won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for the latter performance and a British Academy Television Award for Best Actor for his role in Boy A (2007). His filmography also includes titles like Never Let Me Go (2010), Silence (2016), and The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021). On television, he played a Mormon detective in the crime drama miniseries Under the Banner of Heaven (2022), earning an Emmy nomination.

Garfield started his career in theater, making his Broadway debut in 2012 as Biff Loman in the revival of Death of a Salesman, for which he was nominated for a Tony Award. He also starred in Angels in America in both London and New York, winning the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his role as Prior Walter.

Born to a British mother from Essex and an American father from California, Garfield moved to the UK when he was three. He grew up in Epsom, Surrey, where he developed an early interest in acting. He attended the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and graduated in 2004. Before pursuing a career in acting, he was a gymnast and swimmer and initially planned to study business before discovering his passion for performing.

Garfield's career began with stage productions and television appearances before making his film debut in Lions for Lambs (2007). His breakthrough role came with Boy A, which earned him acclaim and awards. Following this success, he starred in various films, gaining attention for his ability to convey deep emotions.

In addition to his film work, Garfield is recognized for his humanitarian efforts. He became the ambassador of sport for the Worldwide Orphans Foundation in 2011. Recently, he has expressed his support for social issues, including a public call for a ceasefire in the 2023 Israel–Hamas conflict, showcasing his advocacy for peace and human rights.

Garfield has dual citizenship in the United States and the United Kingdom and identifies as Jewish, although he has also described himself as an agnostic pantheist. He values his diverse cultural background and feels a connection to both countries.

Despite his fame, Garfield maintains a level of privacy regarding his personal life. He was previously in a relationship with actress Emma Stone, whom he met during the filming of The Amazing Spider-Man.

As of 2024, Garfield continues to act, with projects like We Live in Time slated for release. He remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, balancing his successful career with his commitment to meaningful social causes.