Andrew Garfield Bio
Andrew Russell Garfield (born 20 August 1983) is an English and American actor known for his work in a variety of genres, from superhero films to musicals in independent cinema. His accolades include a Tony Award and a Golden Globe Award, alongside nominations for two Academy Awards and three BAFTA Awards. Garfield gained international recognition with his role as Eduardo Saverin in The Social Network (2010) and later as Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man series. He has also received critical acclaim for performances in films such as Hacksaw Ridge, Tick, Tick… Boom!, and The Eyes of Tammy Faye.
Early Life and Background
Andrew Russell Garfield was born on 20 August 1983, in Los Angeles, California. His mother, Lynn Garfield, was from Essex, England, and his father, Richard Garfield, is from California. The family moved to the United Kingdom when Andrew was three years old, and he was raised in Epsom, Surrey. Garfield’s parents ran a small interior-design business, and his mother was also a teaching assistant at a nursery school. He has an older brother who is a doctor. Garfield was a gymnast and swimmer in his early years and initially intended to study business. However, he became interested in acting at the age of 16 when a friend encouraged him to take theatre studies at A-level. He attended City of London Freemen’s School and later trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London.
Path to Hollywood
Garfield began taking acting classes at the age of nine and appeared in a youth theatre production of Bugsy Malone. He joined a youth theatre workshop group in Epsom and later graduated from the Central School of Speech and Drama in 2004. His early career included stage performances, and he won a Manchester Evening News Theatre Award for Best Newcomer for his role in Kes at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre. Garfield made his British television debut in 2005 in the Channel 4 teen drama Sugar Rush and gained public attention with his role in the BBC series Doctor Who in 2007. He made his American film debut in Lions for Lambs (2007), starring alongside Tom Cruise and Meryl Streep. In 2007, he starred in the Channel 4 drama Boy A, which earned him the BAFTA Award for Best Actor.
Andrew Garfield Career
Early Career (2004–2011)
After graduating in 2004, Garfield focused on stage acting and received critical acclaim for his performances. He made his American film debut in Lions for Lambs and gained recognition for his role in Boy A. His performance in The Social Network (2010) as Eduardo Saverin brought him wider recognition and numerous nominations, including BAFTA nominations for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
Breakthrough (2012–2016)
Garfield was cast as Spider-Man/Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), a reboot of the Spider-Man franchise. His performance was well received, and the film grossed over $752 million worldwide. He made his Broadway debut in Death of a Salesman in 2012, earning a Tony Award nomination. In 2016, he starred in Hacksaw Ridge, portraying Desmond Doss, a combat medic during World War II. His performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
Notable Works and Milestones
Garfield’s signature works include The Amazing Spider-Man series, Hacksaw Ridge, and Tick, Tick… Boom!, for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
Andrew Garfield Award Nominations
Throughout his career, Andrew Garfield has received numerous nominations for his performances in film and theater, showcasing his talent and versatility as an actor.
Andrew Garfield Awards Won
Andrew Garfield has won several prestigious awards, including a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for Angels in America and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for Tick, Tick… Boom!.
Andrew Garfield Family
Andrew Garfield’s family includes his father, Richard Garfield, and his mother, Lynn Garfield, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2021. He has an older brother who works as a doctor.
Personal Life
Garfield has had notable relationships, including a long-term relationship with actress Emma Stone from 2011 to 2015. He has been in a relationship with actress Monica Barbaro since early 2025. Garfield identifies as Jewish and holds dual citizenship in the United States and the United Kingdom. He has expressed a commitment to various social causes and has been involved in charitable work.
