Tobey Maguire
Biography
Tobias Vincent Maguire is an American actor and film producer born on June 27, 1975, in Santa Monica, California. Known professionally as Tobey Maguire, he was born to parents Wendy Brown and his father. Throughout his professional life, Maguire has established himself as a prominent figure in the film industry, gaining international recognition for his work in major motion pictures. His career spans several decades, during which he has transitioned from early supporting roles to leading performances in high-profile projects. Maguire remains a recognized presence in Hollywood, having contributed to numerous film productions throughout his career as both an actor and a producer.
Career overview
Tobey Maguire began his professional acting career in supporting roles before achieving international fame and critical praise for his portrayal of the title character in Sam Raimi's 2002 film Spider-Man. He continued to portray the character in the sequels Spider-Man 2, released in 2004, and Spider-Man 3, released in 2007. Maguire later reprised the role of Spider-Man in the 2021 film Spider-Man: No Way Home. His work in the superhero genre remains a defining aspect of his professional portfolio.
Beyond the Spider-Man franchise, Maguire has pursued a variety of dramatic roles. He appeared in the 2003 film Seabiscuit, the 2006 film The Good German, and the 2013 film The Great Gatsby. In 2009, he starred as a PTSD-stricken soldier in the war film Brothers. This performance earned him critical acclaim and a nomination for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama. Throughout his career, Maguire has maintained a presence in the film industry, balancing his work as an actor with his efforts as a film producer.
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- Generations: The Evolution of Spider-Man (2026) as Self - Spider-Man/Peter Parker (archive footage)
- Nobody 2 (2025) Executive Producer
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) as Peter Parker / Spider-Man (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Extrapolations (2023) as Nic
- Babylon (2022) as James McKay
- Babylon (2022) Executive Producer
- Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home (2022) as Self
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) as Peter Parker / Spider-Man
- Nobody (2021) Executive Producer
- The Violent Heart (2020) Producer
- The Best of Enemies (2019) Producer
- Get Duked! (2019) Producer
- Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019) Producer
- The Boss Baby (2017) as Narrator / Older Tim Templeton (voice)
- The 5th Wave (2016) Producer
- Pawn Sacrifice (2015) as Bobby Fischer
- Pawn Sacrifice (2015) Producer
- Z for Zachariah (2015) Producer
- Good People (2014) Producer
- The Spoils of Babylon (2014) as Devon Morehouse
- The Great Gatsby (2013) as Nick Carraway
- The Frame (2013) as Spider-Man / Peter Parker
- Labor Day (2013) as Adult Henry
- Rock of Ages (2012) Producer
- The Details (2012) as Jeff Lang
- Seeking Justice (2011) Producer
- The Talk (2010) as Self
- Country Strong (2010) Producer
- With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (2010) as Self
- Brothers (2009) as Capt. Sam Cahill
- Beyond All Boundaries (2009) as Pvt. George Strang
- Tropic Thunder (2008) as Tobey Maguire
- Spider-Man 3 (2007) as Spider-Man / Peter Parker
- Weathering the Storm: The Making of The Ice Storm (2007) as Self
- The Good German (2006) as Tully
- Spider-Man 2 (2004) as Spider-Man / Peter Parker
- Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing (2004) as Self
- The Making of 'Seabiscuit' (2004) as Self
- Behind the Scenes of 'Spider-Man' (2004) as Self
- Hero in Crisis (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Seabiscuit (2003) as Red Pollard
- Seabiscuit (2003) Executive Producer
- Whatever We Do (2003) Producer
- Winners' Circle: The Heroes Behind the Legend (2003) as Self
- 'Seabiscuit': The Making of a Legend (2003) as Self
- The True Story of Seabiscuit (2003) as Self
- Seabiscuit: Racing Through History (2003) as Self
- Spider-Man (2002) as Spider-Man / Peter Parker
- 25th Hour (2002) Producer
- The Spider-Man Story (2002) as Self
- Spider-Mania (2002) as Self
- Don's Plum (2002) as Ian
- Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man' (2002) as Self
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self - Guest
- Cats & Dogs (2001) as Lou the Beagle (voice)
- Wonder Boys (2000) as James Leer
- The Early Show (1999) as Self
- The Cider House Rules (1999) as Homer Wells
- Ride with the Devil (1999) as Jake Roedel
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) as Hitchhiker
- Pleasantville (1998) as David
- Deconstructing Harry (1997) as Harvey Stern
- The Ice Storm (1997) as Paul Hood
- Joyride (1997) as J.T.
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- Tracey Takes On... (1996)
- Duke of Groove (1996) as Rich
- Seduced by Madness (1996) as Chuck Borchardt
- S.F.W. (1995) as Al
- Revenge of the Red Baron (1994) as Jimmy Spencer
- A Child's Cry for Help (1994) as Peter Lively
- Spoils of War (1994) as Martin
- Healer (1994) as Teenager
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Danny Parsons
- This Boy's Life (1993) as Chuck Bolger
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- MTV Movie & TV Awards (1992) as Self - Presenter
- Great Scott! (1992) as Scott Melrod
- Eerie, Indiana (1991) as Tripp McConnell
- Blossom (1990) as Boy
- Wild & Crazy Kids (1990)
- The Wizard (1989) as Lucas' Goon at Video Armageddon (uncredited)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self
- Roseanne (1988)
- Jake and the Fatman (1987)
- The Twilight Zone (1985)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Today (1952) as Self