10 Notable Quotes by Andrew Garfield
(By Carmichael Phillips)
Andrew Garfield is a British-American actor known for his performances in film, television, and theater. He was born on August 20, 1983, in Los Angeles, California, but he was raised in England. Garfield initially gained recognition for his role in the drama film “Boy A” (2007), for which he received a BAFTA Award for Best Actor.
He became internationally famous for portraying Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the superhero films “The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) and its sequel “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014), directed by Marc Webb.
Aside from his work in blockbuster films, Garfield has garnered critical acclaim for his roles in various independent films and theater productions. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Eduardo Saverin in “The Social Network” (2010). He has also starred in films such as “Hacksaw Ridge” (2016), “Silence” (2016), and “Under the Silver Lake” (2018).
In addition to his film work, Garfield has appeared in several stage productions, including the Broadway revival of “Death of a Salesman” in 2012, for which he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play.
Andrew Garfield is recognized for his versatility as an actor, his dedication to his craft, and his ability to bring depth and authenticity to his characters across various mediums.
Here are 10 notable quotes by Andrew Garfield:
- “I’m an actor, and that’s all I want to do. I’m going to do everything I can to be an actor, and whatever shape or form that takes is fine by me.”
- “I’m constantly discovering, and that’s the challenge.”
- “I think love is a big theme in my life. It’s something I think about a lot. I try to explore it as much as I can through what I do.”
- “I want to do work that is provocative, moving, and enlightening. I want to do work that is, you know, bigger than me, that can start a conversation and keep a conversation going.”
- “There’s no victory in hiding who you are or who you love.”
- “I hope that I’m always struggling, really. You develop when you’re struggling. When you’re struggling, you get stronger.”
- “I think art is all about reflecting what’s going on inside of you. That’s why I do it. That’s why I fell in love with it when I was a kid. That’s why I still do it.”
- “I believe in love at first sight.”
- “If you’re constantly having to write emails or make phone calls to find out what the next job is, you’re not working.”
- “I believe in kindness. I believe in love. I believe in the ability to make big mistakes and learn from them.”
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