History of Andrew Garfield in Timeline
Andrew Garfield is a dual English and American actor who gained significant recognition for his role as Eduardo Saverin in 'The Social Network' (2010). He achieved widespread fame for portraying Spider-Man in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' (2012), its sequel 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' (2014), and a later appearance in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' (2021).
1966: Publication of Shūsaku Endō's Novel Silence
In 1966, Shūsaku Endō's novel 'Silence', the source material for the 2016 film starring Andrew Garfield, was published.
August 1983: Birth in Los Angeles
In August 1983, Andrew Russell Garfield was born in Los Angeles, California, to Lynn and Richard Garfield.
August 1983: Andrew Garfield's Birth
In August 1983, Andrew Russell Garfield was born, marking the beginning of his life and future career.
2004: Manchester Evening News Theatre Award
In 2004, Andrew Garfield won a Manchester Evening News Theatre Award for Best Newcomer for his role in "Kes", marking early recognition in his stage acting career.
2005: British Television Debut
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.
2005: Kazuo Ishiguro's Novel
In 2005, Kazuo Ishiguro released the novel 'Never Let Me Go'. In 2010 Andrew Garfield starred in the adaptation of the novel.
2006: Evening Standard Theatre Award
In 2006, Andrew Garfield received the Outstanding Newcomer Award at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards, solidifying his status as a promising talent in theatre.
October 2007: Variety's 10 Actors to Watch
In October 2007, Andrew Garfield was recognized as one of Variety's "10 Actors to Watch", highlighting his rising potential in the industry.
November 2007: American Film Debut
In November 2007, Andrew Garfield made his American film debut in "Lions for Lambs", sharing the screen with notable actors like Tom Cruise and Meryl Streep.
November 2007: Boy A Release
In November 2007, Andrew Garfield starred in "Boy A", portraying a killer seeking a new life after prison.
2007: British Academy Television Award
In 2007, Andrew Garfield won a British Academy Television Award for Best Actor for his performance in "Boy A", marking an early recognition of his talent.
2008: BAFTA Award for Boy A
In 2008, Andrew Garfield won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor for his performance in "Boy A", a significant recognition of his acting abilities.
2009: Supporting Roles in Film and Television
In 2009, Andrew Garfield had supporting roles in "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" and the "Red Riding" television trilogy, expanding his presence in both film and television.
2009: Felt at home in both the US and the UK
In 2009, Andrew Garfield stated that he felt "equally at home" in both the United States and the United Kingdom, enjoying "a varied cultural existence".
2010: Never Let Me Go Co-Starring Role
In 2010, Andrew Garfield co-starred in "Never Let Me Go", a dystopian science-fiction drama where he played Tommy D.
2010: International Recognition
In 2010, Andrew Garfield gained international attention for his supporting role as Eduardo Saverin in "The Social Network", a drama film.
2010: Never Let Me Go Release
In 2010, Andrew Garfield starred in "Never Let Me Go", a film that showcased his versatility and range as an actor.
2011: Became ambassador of sport for Worldwide Orphans Foundation
In 2011, Andrew Garfield became the ambassador of sport for the Worldwide Orphans Foundation.
2011: Began dating Emma Stone
In 2011, Andrew Garfield began dating his 'The Amazing Spider-Man' co-star, Emma Stone, sometime during the film's production.
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".
2012: The Amazing Spider-Man
In 2012, Andrew Garfield achieved wider recognition for playing Spider-Man in "The Amazing Spider-Man", marking a significant milestone in his career.
2012: Broadway Debut
In 2012, Andrew Garfield made his Broadway debut as Biff Loman in the revival of "Death of a Salesman", earning a Tony Award nomination.
2014: The Amazing Spider-Man 2
In 2014, Andrew Garfield continued his role as Spider-Man in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2", further solidifying his presence in the superhero genre.
2014: Saturday Night Live and Other Projects
In 2014, Andrew Garfield hosted Saturday Night Live, appeared in a music video for Arcade Fire, co-produced "99 Homes", and reprised his role in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2".
2015: Rumored breakup with Emma Stone
In 2015, Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone were rumored to have broken up, although no formal statement was released.
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".
2016: Starring Roles in Silence and Hacksaw Ridge
In 2016, Andrew Garfield starred in Martin Scorsese's "Silence" and Mel Gibson's "Hacksaw Ridge", showcasing his versatility as an actor.
August 2017: Angels in America at the National Theatre
From April to August 2017, Andrew Garfield played Prior Walter in "Angels in America" at the National Theatre in London, with performances broadcast live to cinemas during the summer.
2017: Angels in America (West End)
In 2017, Andrew Garfield played Prior Walter in "Angels in America" on the West End, receiving a Laurence Olivier Award nomination.
2017: Breathe Film Release
In 2017, Andrew Garfield starred in the biopic "Breathe", portraying Robin Cavendish, a young man paralyzed by polio.
March 2018: Angels in America on Broadway
In March 2018, Andrew Garfield reprised his role in "Angels in America" on Broadway, earning critical acclaim and a Tony Award.
2018: Tony Award Win for Angels in America
In 2018, Andrew Garfield reprised his role in "Angels in America" on Broadway, winning the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.
2018: Under the Silver Lake Premiere
In 2018, Andrew Garfield starred in "Under the Silver Lake", which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
2019: Identified more as Jewish
In 2019, Andrew Garfield stated, "I identify more as Jewish than anything... I have a love-hate relationship with both countries and used to be very proud to have both passports. Today, I'm slightly less proud."
2020: Mainstream Premiere at Venice Film Festival
In 2020, Andrew Garfield starred in Gia Coppola's "Mainstream", which premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
2021: Spider-Man: No Way Home
In 2021, Andrew Garfield reprised his role as Spider-Man in "Spider-Man: No Way Home", bringing his version of the character back to the screen.
2021: Spoke about his grief
In 2021, Andrew Garfield spoke about his grief on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert after the death of his mother.
2021: Starring in Multiple Films
In 2021, Andrew Garfield starred in "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" and "Tick, Tick... Boom!", receiving acclaim and awards for his role as Jonathan Larson in the latter.
2021: Considers England home
In 2021, Andrew Garfield told Shaun Keaveny on a podcast that he considers England home as that is where his family and friends are.
2021: Golden Globe Win and Academy Award Nomination
In 2021, Andrew Garfield won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his role as Jonathan Larson in "Tick, Tick... Boom!" and received another Academy Award nomination.
2022: Under the Banner of Heaven
In 2022, Andrew Garfield starred in the television miniseries "Under the Banner of Heaven" as a Mormon detective, earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
2022: Starred in 'Under the Banner of Heaven' and named one of Time's 100 most influential people
In 2022, Andrew Garfield was included on Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people. Also in 2022, he starred in 'Under the Banner of Heaven', receiving a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his performance.
2024: Discussed his grief on CNN and Sesame Street
In 2024, Andrew Garfield discussed his grief again in an interview with Anderson Cooper on CNN as well as in an episode with Elmo on Sesame Street.
2024: We Live in Time Release
In 2024, Andrew Garfield is credited for appearing in "We Live in Time", adding another project to his filmography.
2024: Starred in 'We Live in Time'
In 2024, Andrew Garfield starred opposite Florence Pugh in John Crowley's romance 'We Live in Time'.
