Andrew Garfield

Andrew Russell Garfield, born 20 August 1983, is an English and American actor. He captured international attention in 2010 with his supporting role in the drama 'The Social Network', and gained further recognition for his portrayal of the superhero Spider-Man in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' (2012) and 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' (2014). Garfield later reprised the role in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' (2021). His acting prowess earned him nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performances in 'Hacksaw Ridge' (2016) and 'Tick, Tick... Boom!' (2021), even winning a Golden Globe Award for the latter. He also appeared in 'Never Let Me Go' (2010), 'Silence' (2016), 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' (2021) and 'We Live in Time' (2024). On television, he made waves in the crime drama miniseries 'Under the Banner of Heaven' (2022), earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Garfield has had a vibrant career on stage as well, making his Broadway debut in 2012 in 'Death of a Salesman', and earning himself a Tony Award nomination. He played Prior Walter in 'Angels in America' on the West End in 2017, receiving a nomination for the Laurence Olivier Award. He reprised the role on Broadway in 2018, winning the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. Originally born in Los Angeles, California, Garfield moved to the United Kingdom when he was three years old. He initially studied business but switched to acting at the age of 16, which led to his attendance at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. His acting journey began in theater, and he won the Manchester Evening News Theatre Award for Best Newcomer in 2004. He continues to be an active and influential figure in the film industry.