Career Timeline of Andrew Garfield: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Andrew Garfield built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Andrew Garfield is an English and American actor recognized for his diverse roles across various genres. He has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and nominations for Academy Awards and British Academy Film Awards. Time magazine acknowledged his influence by naming him one of the 100 most influential people globally in 2022. He is known for his roles in independent films as well as big studio productions, with a reputation for versatility.
2005: British television debut in Sugar Rush
In 2005, Andrew Garfield made his British television debut in the Channel 4 teen drama 'Sugar Rush'.
2005: Publication of the Novel Never Let Me Go
In 2005, the novel 'Never Let Me Go' by Kazuo Ishiguro was published, which was later adapted into a film in which Andrew Garfield starred in 2010.
November 2007: American film debut in Lions for Lambs
In November 2007, Andrew Garfield made his American film debut in 'Lions for Lambs', where he played an American university student alongside Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep, and Robert Redford.
November 2007: Starred in Boy A
In November 2007, Andrew Garfield starred in the Channel 4 drama 'Boy A', portraying a notorious killer attempting to reintegrate into society after prison.
2007: Breakout role in Boy A
In 2007, Andrew Garfield had his breakout role in 'Boy A', marking a significant point in his early career.
2009: Roles in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus and Red Riding trilogy
In 2009, Andrew Garfield had supporting roles in 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' and the 'Red Riding' television trilogy.
2010: Co-starred in Never Let Me Go
In 2010, Andrew Garfield co-starred in 'Never Let Me Go', a dystopian science-fiction drama, and won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance.
2010: International attention with The Social Network
In 2010, Andrew Garfield gained international attention for his supporting role as Eduardo Saverin in 'The Social Network'.
March 2012: Broadway Debut in Death of a Salesman
In March 2012, Andrew Garfield made his Broadway theatre debut as Biff Loman in the revival of 'Death of a Salesman'.
2012: Cast as Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man
In 2012, Andrew Garfield achieved wider recognition for playing Spider-Man in 'The Amazing Spider-Man', a Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film.
2012: Broadway debut in Death of a Salesman
In 2012, Andrew Garfield made his Broadway debut playing Biff Loman in the revival of 'Death of a Salesman', for which he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play.
2012: Starring in The Amazing Spider-Man
In 2012, Andrew Garfield starred as Spider-Man/Peter Parker in 'The Amazing Spider-Man', which earned a worldwide total of $752,216,557.
2014: Starred in The Amazing Spider-Man 2
In 2014, Andrew Garfield continued his role as Spider-Man in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'.
2014: Hosted Saturday Night Live and Starred in The Amazing Spider-Man 2
In 2014, Andrew Garfield hosted an episode of 'Saturday Night Live', appeared in a music video for the song 'We Exist' by Arcade Fire, co-produced and starred in '99 Homes', and reprised his role in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'.
2016: Starring roles in Silence and Hacksaw Ridge
In 2016, Andrew Garfield played starring roles in Martin Scorsese's drama 'Silence' and Mel Gibson's war film 'Hacksaw Ridge', receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for the latter.
2016: Academy Award Nomination for Hacksaw Ridge
In 2016, Andrew Garfield received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his portrayal of Desmond Doss in the war film 'Hacksaw Ridge'. He also starred in 'Silence' in the same year.
August 2017: Angels in America Live Broadcast
From April to August 2017, Andrew Garfield played the role of Prior Walter in Tony Kushner's two-part play 'Angels in America' at the Lyttelton Theatre in London, with the performance being broadcast live to cinemas around the world in summer 2017 through the National Theatre Live series.
2017: Played Prior Walter in Angels in America in the West End
In 2017, Andrew Garfield played Prior Walter in 'Angels in America' in the West End, earning a nomination for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor.
2017: Starred in Breathe
In 2017, Andrew Garfield starred in the biopic 'Breathe', where he played Robin Cavendish, a young man paralyzed by polio.
March 2018: Angels in America on Broadway
In March 2018, Andrew Garfield reprised his role as Prior in 'Angels in America' on Broadway, winning the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.
2018: Tony Award for Angels in America
In 2018, Andrew Garfield reprised his role as Prior Walter in 'Angels in America' on Broadway, winning the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.
2021: Golden Globe Award for Tick, Tick... Boom!
In 2021, Andrew Garfield received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his role as Jonathan Larson in the musical drama 'Tick, Tick... Boom!' and also received nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Jonathan Larson in the musical drama 'Tick, Tick... Boom!'. He also starred in 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' in the same year.
2021: Starred in Spider-Man: No Way Home and won Critics' Choice Super Award
In 2021, Andrew Garfield starred in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' which became the highest-grossing film of the year. This role earned him the Critics' Choice Super Award for Best Actor in a Superhero Movie.
2022: Starred in Under the Banner of Heaven
In 2022, Andrew Garfield starred in the crime drama miniseries 'Under the Banner of Heaven', where he played a Mormon detective, and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor.
2024: Future film credit: We Live in Time
In 2024, Andrew Garfield is set to appear in 'We Live in Time'.
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