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My Take
Andrew Garfield fascinates me because he keeps winning at games most actors will not even play simultaneously: a Tony on stage, a BAFTA on television, a Golden Globe on film. That spread tells me his loyalty is to material, not to brand-building. What I admire most is his refusal to armor himself — he cries in interviews, speaks openly about grief, and brings that openness into roles whether the project is a blockbuster or a small musical. Plenty of actors are skilled; far fewer are this emotionally available without it curdling into shtick. I suspect his best work is still ahead, and I look forward to watching it arrive.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Andrew Garfield
- Name (Japanese)
- アンドリュー・ガーフィールド
- Reading
- あんどりゅー・がーふぃーるど
- Born
- August 20, 1983 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / model / stage actor / television actor / singer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play
- 2021 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
- 2022 Time 100
- 2008 British Academy Television Award for Best Actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Andrew Garfield born?
Born August 20, 1983 (age 42).
Where is Andrew Garfield from?
Andrew Garfield is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Andrew Garfield do?
Andrew Garfield works as film actor, model, stage actor, television actor, singer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.