Named one of the best Peter Parkers, Garfield is known for his role in The Amazing Spider-Man series, but his career extends far beyond that, with praise for his work lasting throughout the past 20 years.&nbsp;

Andrew Garfield, an American actor born in Los Angeles, first gained mainstream recognition in The Social Network as Eduardo Saverin. Since then, Garfield has had a remarkable career and has maintained a position in the spotlight with fans obsessing over his relationship with Emma Stone and friendship with Ryan Reynolds. He has landed many roles in major motion pictures, eventually securing the lead in The Amazing Spider-Man franchise, taking on the role of Peter Parker.&nbsp;
Garfield is an interesting actor as he is consistently chosen to take on character-heavy roles, multidimensional and complex figures that push him to his full talent. He recently starred alongside Florence Pugh in We Live in Time, which received major recognition for the onscreen chemistry between the two leads. Continuously, Garfield has proven himself as an essential figure in Hollywood throughout the past 20 years, so keep scrolling for all the best roles Andrew Garfield has taken on.

THE SOCIAL NETWORK - Official Trailer [2010] (HD)

Garfield, as Eduardo Saverin, stars alongside Jesse Eisenberg, portraying Mark Zuckerberg, in The Social Network, chronicling the two students' project that developed into Facebook. Saverin deals with corruption in his partnership as well as issues within his relationships, and the two eventually become involved in a lawsuit involving the unfair dilution of website shares.&nbsp;

WE LIVE IN TIME - Official Trailer [4K] - Starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh

We Live in Time is a dramatic and tragic story starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, a couple who struggle through life's seasons across a decade. The heartwrenching performance from Garfield along with the onscreen chemistry with Pugh made for an exceptionally tearjerking production.

The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) New Official Trailer | HD

Garfield took on the role of Peter Parker, appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and Spider-Man: No Way Home. Along with Tom Holland and Toby Maguire, Garfield had an important role in the development of Spider-Man into the character that he is today. Using his own wit and charm, Garfield was able to create an authentic version of the character that was well-received by fans and earned him recognition as the best portrayal of the character.&nbsp;

NEVER LET ME GO | Official Trailer | FOX Searchlight

Garfield stars alongside Carey Mulligan and Keira Knightley in Never Let Me Go, a film adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel of the same name. The dystopian and complicated plot follows the three as they are put through numerous surgeries for organ donations as the reality of their circumstances is slowly revealed.&nbsp;

Silence Official Trailer (2016) - Paramount Pictures

In the role of Sebasti&atilde;o Rodrigues, a young Jesuit priest, Garfield takes on an impressively different role from his previous films. The dramatic performance is a story of faith and perseverance and to prepare, Garfield underwent an immersion into the life of priesthood, losing 40 pounds in the process. Directed by Martin Scorsese, Silence is cited as one of the greatest movies made about faith.&nbsp;

Hacksaw Ridge (2016) Official Trailer – “Believe” - Andrew Garfield

Garfield stars as Desmond T. Doss, a combat medic who refused to carry a weapon during World War II due to his beliefs as a Seventh-day Adventist. Based on the true story of Desmond Doss, who saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa, and received the Medal of Honor for his heroism.&nbsp;&nbsp;

tick, tick...BOOM! | Official Trailer | Netflix

Tick, Tick...Boom! is a part autobiographical musical written by Jonathan Larson and later adapted into a movie starring Andrew Garfield. Garfield tells the story, through musical and incredible acting, of a composer named Jon's career and the difficult conflicts he met along the way.&nbsp;

Mainstream - Official Trailer ft. Andrew Garfield & Maya Hawke | HD | IFC Films

Mainstream is a complex exploration into the toxicity of social media and the effect that it has over mental health. Following the story of Frankie, an aspiring filmmaker, who meets Link, an eccentric man played by Andrew Garfield, the two gain internet popularity, but the fallout afterwards is a warning to the risks of engaging with social media without boundaries.&nbsp;

99 Homes Official Trailer #1 (2015) - Andrew Garfield, Laura Dern Drama HD

Garfield stars as single father Dennis Nash following an eviction from his family home. The desperate father makes the decision to begin to work for the man who evicted him, becoming entrapped within a system that had made his own family homeless. As an interesting and dramatic portrayal of the corruption within the American economy and real estate, Garfield delivers a believable and raw performance in his role.&nbsp;

BREATHE |  Official Trailer

Based on the story of Robin Cavendish, Breathe follows a man's life and relationships after being paralysed by polio. Garfield portrays Cavendish, who is given months to live and dedicates this time to helping other patients the opportunity to live fuller lives with the development of a ventilator attached to a wheelchair.&nbsp;

All of Andrew Garfield's Best Movie Roles

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