Career Timeline of Tobey Maguire: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Tobey Maguire built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Tobey Maguire is an American actor and film producer, known for his early supporting roles before achieving international recognition as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002-2007). He garnered critical praise for his portrayal of the iconic superhero, reprising the role in Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3. He also made a return to the role in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), further solidifying his place in pop culture history.
1972: Chess Championship in Pawn Sacrifice
Pawn Sacrifice, a film produced and starred by Tobey Mcguire, details the events leading up to the 1972 world chess championship when Fischer challenges Soviet chess grandmaster Boris Spassky.
1989: First Feature Film Appearance
In 1989, Tobey Maguire made his first appearance in a feature film as an extra in The Wizard.
1990: Guest Role in Parenthood
In 1990, Tobey Maguire secured a guest role in the TV series Parenthood, based on Leonardo DiCaprio's recommendation, after DiCaprio got the main part.
1992: Lead Role in Great Scott!
In 1992, Tobey Maguire was cast as the lead in the FOX TV series Great Scott!, which was later canceled after nine weeks.
1993: Role in This Boy's Life
In 1993, Tobey Maguire was cast as one of the friends in the movie This Boy's Life, after Leonardo DiCaprio got the main role.
1997: Role in The Ice Storm
In 1997, Tobey Maguire was cast as Paul Hood in Ang Lee's film The Ice Storm, leading to more lead roles in films.
1998: Role in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
In 1998, Tobey Maguire portrayed a hitchhiker in the film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
1999: Role in Ride with the Devil
In 1999, Tobey Maguire portrayed Jakob Roedel in Ride with the Devil.
2001: Collaboration in Cats & Dogs
In 2001, Tobey Maguire collaborated with Alec Baldwin in Cats & Dogs, prior to their reunion in The Boss Baby (2017).
2002: Production Role in 25th Hour
In 2002, Tobey Maguire expanded his involvement in film by producing the movie 25th Hour.
2002: International Recognition for Spider-Man
In 2002, Tobey Maguire gained international recognition and critical praise for his role as Spider-Man in Sam Raimi's film, Spider-Man.
2002: Spider-Man
In 2002, Tobey Maguire played the title role in Spider-Man.
2002: Starring role in Spider-Man
In 2002, Tobey Maguire starred as the title character in Spider-Man, which made him a star.
2003: Dramatic Role in Seabiscuit
In 2003, Tobey Maguire expanded his career with a dramatic role in the film Seabiscuit.
2004: Reprising Spider-Man Role
In 2004, Tobey Maguire reprised his role as Peter Parker in Spider-Man 2, which was a critical and commercial hit.
2004: Spider-Man 2 Release
In 2004, Tobey Maguire reprised his role as Spider-Man in Spider-Man 2, the sequel to the original film.
2006: Role in The Good German
In 2006, Tobey Maguire appeared in The Good German, further expanding his career with dramatic roles.
2007: Spider-Man 3 Release
In 2007, Tobey Maguire played Spider-Man in Spider-Man 3, marking his third appearance as the character in the film series.
2007: Spider-Man 3 Release and Initial Plans for Spider-Man 4
In 2007, Tobey Maguire starred in Spider-Man 3, which was a box office hit but received mixed reviews. Afterward, plans for Spider-Man 4 were eventually cancelled.
2008: Cameo Appearance in Tropic Thunder
In 2008, Tobey Maguire made a cameo appearance in the action comedy film Tropic Thunder, playing a gay 18th-century monk in the faux trailer for Satan's Alley.
2009: Golden Globe Nomination for Brothers
In 2009, Tobey Maguire received critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for his role in the war film Brothers.
2009: Starring in Brothers and Golden Globe Nomination
In 2009, Tobey Maguire starred in the Jim Sheridan-directed war drama Brothers, receiving critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination for his performance.
July 3, 2012: Release of The Amazing Spider-Man
On July 3, 2012, The Amazing Spider-Man, starring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker, was released to a strong box office performance and generally positive reviews after the cancellation of Spider-Man 4.
2012: Co-Production of Good People and Establishment of Material Pictures
In 2012, Tobey Maguire co-produced Good People and established his own production company, Material Pictures.
2012: Establishment of Material Pictures
In 2012, Tobey Maguire established his own production company, Material Pictures.
2012: Cut from Life of Pi
In 2012, Tobey Maguire was cut from Life of Pi during production due to being "too famous" compared to the rest of the cast.
2013: The Great Gatsby
In 2013, Tobey Maguire had a supporting role in The Great Gatsby.
2013: Role in The Great Gatsby Remake
In 2013, Tobey Maguire performed alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Baz Luhrmann's remake of The Great Gatsby, playing the role of Nick Carraway.
2014: Release and Reception of The Amazing Spider-Man 2
In 2014, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 was released, receiving mixed reviews and having a mediocre box office performance, which contributed to the series' cancellation.
2014: Co-Production of Pawn Sacrifice
In 2014, Tobey Maguire co-produced the film Pawn Sacrifice.
2017: The Boss Baby
In 2017, Tobey Maguire had a supporting role in The Boss Baby.
2017: Voice Role in The Boss Baby
In 2017, Tobey Maguire voiced the adult version of Tim Templeton in the animated film The Boss Baby.
2019: Gyllenhaal's Spider-Man Debut
In 2019, Jake Gyllenhaal made his Spider-Man debut as Mysterio in Spider-Man: Far From Home. Earlier in 2004, he had almost replaced Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man 2.
2021: Reprising Spider-Man Role in No Way Home
In 2021, Tobey Maguire reprised his role as Spider-Man in Spider-Man: No Way Home alongside Tom Holland and Andrew Garfield.
2021: Spider-Man: No Way Home
In 2021, Tobey Maguire starred in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
2022: Co-Production of Babylon
In 2022, Tobey Maguire co-produced the film Babylon.
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