Andrew Garfield

Andrew Garfield, a British-American actor, became interested in acting during his teen years and later studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. His early career centered around theater, where he garnered recognition on the British stage for his dedication to character exploration and his acting skills.

In 2010, Garfield's performance as Eduardo Saverin in "The Social Network" catapulted his career, earning him recognition as an emerging talent in Hollywood. He returned to the spotlight in 2012 as Peter Parker in "The Amazing Spider-Man" and reprised this role in its 2014 sequel and again in "Spider-Man: No Way Home." Garfield's interpretation of Spider-Man was appreciated for its blend of humor, vulnerability, and heroism.

Garfield’s commitment to immersive, complex roles was evident in 2016 when he portrayed Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector in World War II, in Mel Gibson’s film "Hacksaw Ridge." This performance garnered him his first Academy Award nomination and was followed by a role as a missionary in "Silence," directed by Martin Scorsese. His critically acclaimed performances in both "Never Let Me Go" and "The Social Network" were also significant, earning him multiple award nominations, including a BAFTA for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and a Golden Globe for Best Performance in a Supporting Role.

Continuing to demonstrate his versatility, Garfield received a Golden Globe Award for his performance in "Tick, Tick… Boom!" as Jonathan Larson, the creator of the hit musical "Rent." This role also saw him nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. Garfield's filmography also includes notable films such as "The Eyes of Tammy Faye," "Under the Silver Lake," and "We Live in Time." He is set to star with Julia Roberts in Luca Guadagnino's thriller "After the Hunt" and in "The Magic Faraway Tree," a family film based on Enid Blyton's book series.

Garfield's commitment to theater remains evident, not just through his Broadway debut as Biff Loman in the 2012 revival of "Death of a Salesman," which saw him nominated for a Tony Award, but also through his award-winning performance in "Angels in America" on Broadway in 2018. He also played a Mormon detective in the 2022 crime drama miniseries "Under the Banner of Heaven," earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. In 2022, he was recognized on Time magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.