Tobey Maguire celebrity profile

Tobey Maguire Biography, Facts & Life Story

Tobey Maguire is an American actor who is best known for his role as ‘Spider-Man’ in the ‘Spider-Man’ film trilogy (2002 – 2007). One of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood Maguire has also tried his hand at production for a few movies. He was trained in a drama school as per the wishes of his mother and wanted to be an actor since his childhood.

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He started off as an actor on television but gradually landed opportunities to showcase his skills as a film actor. He primarily played teenaged characters in the early part of his career. Maguire also suffered from alcohol abuse at a critical juncture in his career.

His drinking problem forced him to pull out of a film in which he was to play the lead role. After his return to acting, he was welcomed by filmmakers and his big breakthrough came in 2002 when he played the eponymous character in Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man.’ Following the success of ‘Spider-Man,’ Maguire starred in the sequels of the film which were equally successful. Thereafter, he was cast in many films that earned him appreciation from critics and the audiences alike.

Tobey Maguire’s net worth is approximately $75 million

Childhood & Early Life

Tobey Maguire was born Tobias Vincent Maguire on 27 June 1975, in Santa Monica, California, United States, to Vincent Maguire and Wendy Brown. Maguire’s father worked as a construction worker and cook, while his mother was initially employed as a secretary before becoming a producer-screenwriter.

When Tobey Maguire was born, his parents weren’t married; they then got married and subsequently divorced in 1977. Because of his parents’ separation, Maguire had to grow up in different cities.

Tobey Maguire initially wanted to become a cook. After his mother had become a screenwriter, she gave him money to attend an acting class and from then on he wanted to become an actor. He did not complete high school, but he was awarded the ‘General Educational Development’ certificate in 2000.

Known For	His role as Peter Parker / Spider-Man in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007).
Nickname	Tobey
Full Name	Tobias Vincent Maguire
Profession	Actor and Film Producer
Nationality	American
Age	46 years old (in 2022)
Date of Birth	June 27, 1975
Birthplace	Santa Monica, California, United States
Religion	Judaism
Zodiac Sign	Cancer

MOVIE roles starring Tobey Maguire

1989 The Wizard Lucas’ Goon at Video Armageddon Uncredited

1993 This Boy’s Life Chuck Bolger

1994 Revenge of the Red Baron Jimmy Spencer

S.F.W. Al

Healer Teenager

1997 The Ice Storm Paul Hood

Deconstructing Harry Harvey Stern

Joyride J.T.

1998 Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas The Hitchhiker

Pleasantville David/Bud Parker

1999 The Cider House Rules Homer Wells

Ride with the Devil Jake Roedel

2000 Wonder Boys James Leer

2001 Don’s Plum Ian

Cats & Dogs Lou the Beagle (Voice)

2002 Spider-Man Peter Parker / Spider-Man

2003 Seabiscuit John “Red” Pollard Also Executive Producer

2004 Spider-Man 2 Peter Parker / Spider-Man

2006 The Good German Corporal Patrick Tully

2007 Spider-Man 3 Peter Parker / Spider-Man

2008 Tropic Thunder Himself Cameo

2009 Brothers Captain Sam Cahill

2011 The Details Jeff Lang

2013 The Great Gatsby Nick Carraway

Labor Day Adult Henry Wheeler

2014 Pawn Sacrifice Bobby Fischer Also Producer

2017 The Boss Baby Adult Tim Templeton (Voice)/Narrator

2021 Spider-Man: No Way Home Peter Parker / Spider-Man

2022 Babylon Not yet released Charles “Charlie” Chaplin Post-production, also Executive Produce

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