Andrew Garfield is now a household name after popular acting roles such as, The Social Network and more recently appearing as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man series by Sony.
The superhero genre has changed again, it was announced yesterday that Sony would be working with Marvel to create new movies and the character would be returning to Marvel. With that news being announced, rumors have started to fly that Garfield would not be returning to reprise his role. Garfield added a youthful charm and passion to the character of Spider-Man.
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In honor of this breaking comic book news, TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten things fan didn’t know about Andrew Garfield. From his guest starring roles on Doctor Who to his dual citizenship, Garfield is more than just Spider-Man. What do you think about Marvel acquiring Spider-Man? Would you like to see Garfield continue his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
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10. Doctor Who
Andrew Garfield was featured in the popular U.K. sci-fi fiction show Doctor Who. Garfield played Frank and was featured in two episodes back in 2007.
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9. Dual Citizenship
Garfield has dual citizenship with both the U.S. and the United Kingdom. Garfield was born in the United States but at a young age his family moved back to England.
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8. Spider-Man
The Amazing Spider-Man featured Garfield in the title role and it was reported that the first time he put on the suit, he became emotional because Spider-Man was such a hero for him as a child growing up.
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7. BAFTA
Garfield won a British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA, award for his role in Boy A back in 2008.
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6. Bat Kid
Andrew Garfield made headlines around the world when he was asked to present at the Oscars with "Bat Kid." Miles a.k.a. Bat Kid, was a young child battling cancer who used his Make a Wish to transform San Francisco into a real life Gotham City in which he got to save the day. In the end, Garfield didn't present at the Oscars but still made time to hang out with Bat Kid and take him to Disneyland.
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5. Lions of the Lamb
Lions of the Lamb was the first debut for Garfield in the acting arena. The film featured Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep and Robert Redford.
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4. The Social Network
Garfield was approached by Mark Zuckerberg to play the role of Facebook co-founder, Eduardo Saverin. Garfield became a household name after his role in this David Fincher project.
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3. Emma Stone
Garfield has been dating his Amazing Spider co-star Emma Stone since 2011. The couple is often very private but when they are seen out in public they are known for being unique and have even been seen holding cards over their faces with charities to donate. They are using their fame to advance causes that they are both passionate about.
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2. The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus featured many actors playing the main role that was supposed to be played by Heath Ledger but the film also featured a young Andrew Garfield.
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1. Hacksaw Ridge
Garfield is set to star in an upcoming drama Hacksaw Ridge which will be directed by Mel Gibson. This is an odd pairing but might be a huge success for both Garfield and Gibson has he tries to make a comeback in the movie industry.
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