History of Andrew Garfield in Timeline
Andrew Russell Garfield is a highly acclaimed English-American actor known for his impressive range and captivating performances. He has garnered numerous prestigious awards, including a Tony Award, a BAFTA TV Award, and a Golden Globe Award. Garfield's exceptional talent has earned him nominations for two Academy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Laurence Olivier Award. His influence extends beyond the realm of acting, as evidenced by his inclusion in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022.
August 1983: Birth of Andrew Garfield
Andrew Russell Garfield was born on 20 August 1983 in Los Angeles, California. His mother, Lynn, was from Essex, England, and his father, Richard, was from California. Garfield was raised in Epsom, Surrey, England after moving there at the age of three. He had a secular upbringing and identifies as a Jewish artist, with his paternal grandparents being Jewish immigrants from Poland, Russia, and Romania.
August 1983: Birth of Andrew Garfield
Andrew Russell Garfield was born on 20 August 1983 in Los Angeles, California. His mother, Lynn, was from Essex, England, and his father, Richard, was from California. Garfield was raised in Epsom, Surrey, England after moving there at the age of three. He had a secular upbringing and identifies as a Jewish artist, with his paternal grandparents being Jewish immigrants from Poland, Russia, and Romania.
2004: Graduation from Central School of Speech and Drama
Andrew Garfield graduated from the Central School of Speech and Drama in 2004, marking the beginning of his professional acting career. He soon began working primarily in stage acting, earning accolades for his performances.
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 television acting.
2006: Outstanding Newcomer Award at Evening Standard Theatre Awards
In 2006, Andrew Garfield won the Outstanding Newcomer Award at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards, recognizing his impressive performances on stage.
October 2007: Named One of Variety's '10 Actors to Watch'
In October 2007, Andrew Garfield was named one of Variety's '10 Actors to Watch', highlighting his rising prominence in the acting industry.
November 2007: American Film Debut in 'Lions for Lambs'
In November 2007, Andrew Garfield made his American film debut in the ensemble drama 'Lions for Lambs', starring alongside Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep, and Robert Redford.
November 2007: Role in 'Boy A' and BAFTA Award for Best Actor
In November 2007, Andrew Garfield portrayed a notorious killer trying to find a new life after prison in the Channel 4 drama 'Boy A'. His performance garnered him the 2008 BAFTA Award for Best Actor.
2007: Feature Film Debut in 'Lions for Lambs'
In 2007, Andrew Garfield made his feature film debut in the ensemble drama 'Lions for Lambs'. He gained further recognition for his performance in the television film 'Boy A' the same year.
2008: Minor Role in 'The Other Boleyn Girl'
In 2008, Andrew Garfield had a minor role in the film 'The Other Boleyn Girl'. He was also named one of the Shooting Stars at the Berlin International Film Festival.
2009: Supporting Roles in 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' and 'Red Riding'
In 2009, Andrew Garfield held supporting roles in the Terry Gilliam film 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' and the 'Red Riding' television trilogy, further establishing his versatility as an actor.
2009: Expresses Dual Citizenship Sentiment
In 2009, Garfield shared his comfort with his dual citizenship in the United States and the United Kingdom.
2010: Breakthrough Role in 'The Social Network'
Andrew Garfield came to international attention in 2010 with his supporting role as Eduardo Saverin in the critically acclaimed drama 'The Social Network'.
2010: Co-starring in 'Never Let Me Go'
In 2010, Andrew Garfield co-starred in the dystopian science-fiction drama 'Never Let Me Go', alongside Carey Mulligan and Keira Knightley. His performance earned him the 2010 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor.
2011: Ambassador for Worldwide Orphans Foundation
Garfield became an ambassador for the Worldwide Orphans Foundation in 2011.
2011: Relationship with Emma Stone Begins
While filming "The Amazing Spider-Man" in 2011, Andrew Garfield began dating his co-star Emma Stone.
March 2012: Broadway Debut in "Death of a Salesman"
In March 2012, Andrew Garfield made his Broadway debut as Biff Loman in the revival of "Death of a Salesman," receiving critical acclaim for his performance.
2012: Portrayal of Spider-Man in 'The Amazing Spider-Man'
In 2012, Andrew Garfield gained wider recognition for his portrayal of Spider-Man in the superhero film 'The Amazing Spider-Man'. The role established him as a prominent figure in Hollywood.
2012: Broadway Revival of 'Death of a Salesman'
In 2012, Andrew Garfield appeared in a Broadway revival of 'Death of a Salesman', demonstrating his prowess on stage.
2012: Portrayal of Spider-Man in 'The Amazing Spider-Man'
In 2012, Andrew Garfield gained wider recognition for his portrayal of Spider-Man in the superhero film 'The Amazing Spider-Man'. The role established him as a prominent figure in Hollywood.
2014: Diverse Projects and "The Amazing Spider-Man 2"
Andrew Garfield had a busy year in 2014. He hosted Saturday Night Live, appeared in an Arcade Fire music video as a transgender woman, starred in the independent film "99 Homes," and reprised his role as Spider-Man in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."
2014: Reprised Role in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'
Andrew Garfield reprised his role as Spider-Man in the 2014 sequel 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2', continuing his journey as the iconic superhero.
2015: Rumored Breakup with Emma Stone
In 2015, rumors circulated that Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone had broken up, although neither of them publicly confirmed the split.
2016: Academy Award Nomination for 'Hacksaw Ridge'
In 2016, Andrew Garfield received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role as Desmond Doss in the war film 'Hacksaw Ridge'.
2016: Critically Acclaimed Roles in "Silence" and "Hacksaw Ridge"
In 2016, Garfield starred in Martin Scorsese's "Silence" as a Jesuit priest and in Mel Gibson's "Hacksaw Ridge" as Desmond Doss, a combat medic and conscientious objector. He received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for his role in "Hacksaw Ridge."
August 2017: Acclaimed Performance in "Angels in America" in London
From April to August 2017, Garfield starred as Prior Walter in "Angels in America" at London's National Theatre. His performance was lauded, and he received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination.
2017: Release of "Breathe"
Garfield starred in the biopic "Breathe," portraying Robin Cavendish, a man paralyzed by polio. The film was released in 2017.
2017: London Production of 'Angels in America'
In 2017, Andrew Garfield played Prior Walter in a London production of 'Angels in America'. He later reprised this role on Broadway, earning a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play the following year.
March 2018: "Angels in America" Transfers to Broadway
Garfield reprised his role as Prior Walter in the Broadway transfer of "Angels in America," earning a Tony Award for his performance.
2018: Premiere of "Under the Silver Lake" at Cannes
Garfield starred in David Robert Mitchell's "Under the Silver Lake," which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018.
2019: Identifies More as Jewish
Garfield stated that he identifies more as Jewish than any nationality.
2020: World Premiere of "Mainstream" at Venice Film Festival
Garfield starred alongside Maya Hawke and Jason Schwartzman in Gia Coppola's "Mainstream," which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2020.
2021: Critically Acclaimed Performances in "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" and "Tick, Tick... Boom!"
Garfield had a significant year in 2021, starring in "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" alongside Jessica Chastain and portraying Jonathan Larson in the musical "Tick, Tick... Boom!" His performance in "Tick, Tick... Boom!" earned him a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination.
2021: Considers England Home
Garfield stated in a podcast that he considers England home.
2021: Nominations for 'Tick, Tick... Boom!' and Return as Spider-Man
In 2021, Andrew Garfield received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his portrayal of Jonathan Larson in the musical 'Tick, Tick... Boom!'. The same year, he reprised his role as Spider-Man in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'.
2022: Starring Role in 'Under the Banner of Heaven'
In 2022, Andrew Garfield starred as a Mormon detective in the crime drama miniseries 'Under the Banner of Heaven', further showcasing his versatility as an actor.
2022: Included in Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2022, Andrew Garfield was included on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world, reflecting his significant impact on the entertainment industry and beyond.
2022: Time 100 and Emmy Nomination for "Under the Banner of Heaven"
In 2022, Garfield was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people. He also starred in the miniseries "Under the Banner of Heaven," earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his performance.
October 2023: Signatory for Artists4Ceasefire Open Letter
Garfield signed an open letter with Artists4Ceasefire in October 2023, urging President Biden to call for a ceasefire in the 2023 Israel-Hamas war.