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 who gained prominence after his role in *Boy A* (2007). He achieved international recognition portraying Eduardo Saverin in *The Social Network* (2010). Garfield is widely known for his portrayal of Spider-Man in *The Amazing Spider-Man* (2012), *The Amazing Spider-Man 2* (2014), and *Spider-Man: No Way Home* (2021).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2004: Won Manchester Evening News Theatre Award

In 2004, Andrew Garfield won the Manchester Evening News Theatre Award for Best Newcomer for his performance in Kes at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre. This award recognized his talent and potential early in his career.

2005: British television debut in Sugar Rush

In 2005, Andrew Garfield made his British television debut in the Channel 4 teen drama Sugar Rush, marking his entry into the world of television acting.

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2006: Won Outstanding Newcomer Award at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards

In 2006, Andrew Garfield won the Outstanding Newcomer Award at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards, further solidifying his reputation as a rising star in the theatre world.

October 2007: Named one of Variety's "10 Actors to Watch"

In October 2007, Andrew Garfield was recognized as one of Variety's "10 Actors to Watch", marking a significant step in his burgeoning career.

November 2007: American film debut in Lions for Lambs and release of Boy A

In November 2007, Andrew Garfield made his American film debut in Lions for Lambs, playing an American university student. He also garnered public attention for his role in Boy A, playing a notorious killer trying to find new life after prison.

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November 2007: Release of Boy A

In November 2007, the Channel 4 drama Boy A was released, where Andrew Garfield portrayed a notorious killer trying to find a new life after prison. This role garnered him critical acclaim and helped establish him as a talented actor.

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2008: BAFTA Award for Boy A and Shooting Stars Award

In 2008, Andrew Garfield won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor for his role in Boy A. He also had a minor role in The Other Boleyn Girl and was named one of the Shooting Stars at the Berlin International Film Festival, recognizing his rising prominence in the film industry.

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2009: Supporting roles in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus and Red Riding trilogy

In 2009, Andrew Garfield had supporting roles in the Terry Gilliam film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus and the Red Riding television trilogy, continuing to build his filmography with diverse projects.

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2010: Co-starred in Never Let Me Go and won Saturn Award

In 2010, Andrew Garfield co-starred in Never Let Me Go, a dystopian science-fiction drama. For his performance he won the 2010 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor, marking another significant achievement in his career.

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2011: Became ambassador of sport for Worldwide Orphans Foundation

In 2011, Andrew Garfield became the ambassador of sport for the Worldwide Orphans Foundation.

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. This marked a significant step in his stage acting career.

2012: Cast as Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man

In 2012, Andrew Garfield was cast as Spider-Man/Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man, a reboot of the Spider-Man film series. This role significantly boosted his international recognition.

2014: Hosted Saturday Night Live, appeared in Arcade Fire music video, starred in 99 Homes and The Amazing Spider-Man 2

In 2014, Andrew Garfield hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live and appeared in a music video for the song "We Exist" by Arcade Fire, playing a trans woman. He also co-produced and starred in the independent drama 99 Homes and reprised his role in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

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2016: Starring roles in Silence and Hacksaw Ridge

In 2016, Andrew Garfield had starring roles in two films: Martin Scorsese's drama Silence and Mel Gibson's war film Hacksaw Ridge. These roles showcased his versatility as an actor.

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August 2017: Performance in Angels in America broadcast live

From April to August 2017, Andrew Garfield played Prior Walter in Angels in America at the Lyttelton Theatre in London, and in August 2017, the performance was broadcast live to cinemas around the world, reaching a wider audience.

2017: Film release of Breathe

Andrew Garfield's sole film release of 2017 was the biopic Breathe, in which he portrayed Robin Cavendish, a young man paralysed by polio. This role required him to interact with individuals who had polio and collaborate closely with Cavendish's family.

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March 2018: Reprising role in Angels in America

In March 2018, Andrew Garfield reprised the role of Prior in Angels in America on Broadway for an eighteen-week limited engagement, where he won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.

2018: Premiere of Under the Silver Lake at Cannes Film Festival

The 2018 Cannes Film Festival marked the premiere of Andrew Garfield's film Under the Silver Lake, where he played the role of Sam, an unemployed young man searching for his missing neighbour.

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2020: Premiere of Mainstream at Venice Film Festival

Andrew Garfield starred in Gia Coppola's drama Mainstream, alongside Maya Hawke and Jason Schwartzman, which had its world premiere at the 2020 Venice Film Festival.

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2021: Starred in "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" and "Tick, Tick... Boom!"

In 2021, Andrew Garfield starred in "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" and portrayed Jonathan Larson in "Tick, Tick... Boom!". "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, while "Tick, Tick... Boom!" was released on Netflix. Garfield won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in "Tick, Tick... Boom!". He also reprised his role as Spider-Man in "Spider-Man: No Way Home".

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2022: Included on Time's 100 Most Influential People list and starred in "Under the Banner of Heaven"

In 2022, Andrew Garfield was included on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. He also starred in the miniseries "Under the Banner of Heaven", for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

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October 2023: Signed Artists4Ceasefire letter

In October 2023, Andrew Garfield signed an open letter by Artists4Ceasefire to President Joe Biden, calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza war. He has also voiced support for the lives of Palestinians.