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My Take
Tobey Maguire matters to me because he made the superhero human. His Peter Parker was never chiseled or cool — he was awkward, earnest, and a little sad, which is exactly why an entire generation imprinted on him. The emotional eruption when he returned to the role in 2021 proved how deep that bond runs. I also respect his quiet pivot to producing; rather than clinging to the spotlight, he chose to shape films from behind the camera. There is a restraint to his career — fewer roles, chosen carefully — that feels almost old-fashioned in the best way. For me, he remains the definitive screen Spider-Man.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tobey Maguire
- Name (Japanese)
- トビー・マグワイア
- Reading
- とびー・まぐわいあ
- Born
- June 27, 1975 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
- Origin
- Santa Monica, California, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / film producer / television actor / voice actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tobey Maguire born?
Born June 27, 1975 (age 51).
Where is Tobey Maguire from?
Tobey Maguire is from Santa Monica, California, United States.
What does Tobey Maguire do?
Tobey Maguire works as film actor, actor, film producer, television actor, voice actor.
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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.