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Filomgraphy
- Spider-Man 3 (2007)
Peter Parker/ Spider-Man
- The Good German (2006)
Tully
- Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Peter Parker/ Spider-Man
- Seabiscuit (2003)
Red Pollard
- Spider-Man (2002)
Spiderman/ Peter Parker
- Cats & Dogs (2001)
Voice of of Lou
- Wonder Boys (2000)
James Leer
- Ride With the Devil (1999)
Jake Roedel
- The Cider House Rules (1999)
Homer Wells
- Don's Plum (1998)
Ian
Hitchiker
- Pleasantville (1998)
David
- Deconstructing Harry (1997)
Harvey Stern
- Joyride (1997)
- The Ice Storm (1997)
Paul Hood
- The Duke of Groove (1996)
Rich
- Empire Records (1995)
Andre
- S.F.W. (1995)
Al
- Healer (1994)
Drunken Teenager
Jimmy Spencer
- This Boy's Life (1993)
Chuck Bolger
- Brothers (Remake)
Trivia
Has been a vegan/vegetarian since 1992.
Enjoys yoga and cooking.
Originally wanted to be a chef, but he turned to acting after his mother offered him $100 to take drama rather than home economics in high school.
He will get $26 million for the two sequels to Spider-Man (2002).
Packed on several pounds to fit his role in Spider-Man (2002).
May, 2002: Bought a $3.5 million Beverly Hills mansion with his Spider-Man (2002) earnings.
Lost 25 pounds to fit his role as Red Pollard in Seabiscuit (2003).
Has four half brothers: 2 on his dad's side: Vincent Jr. (born 1973) and Timothy (born 1984); and two on his mother's side: Jopaul Epp (born 1991), and Weston Epp (born 1994).
Often portrays heroes that are close to animals or creatures. In Cats & Dogs (2001), he provided the voice of Lou the Beagle in which he saves the world from cats; in Spider-Man (2002), he was bitten by a radioactive (genetically modified in the movies) spider that gave him superhuman abilities; in Seabiscuit (2003), he played Red Pollard, a jockey who rode a winning horse to victory.
During the Australian release period of Spider-Man (2002), he appeared on an Australian late-night variety show with his co-star Willem Dafoe. During this interview, when asked if he was a fan of the comic book, he claimed that he had never touched a Spider-Man comic book before and that he never wanted to read them.
Is good friends with his Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), and Spider-Man 3 (2007) co-star Kirsten Dunst.
He was originally set to play the role of Jake Hoyt in Training Day (2001), opposite Denzel Washington. He had even gone through two months of training with narcotic officers, weapons training, and put on a lot of muscle but the role was later given to the producer's first choice, Ethan Hawke, and Tobey went on to star in Spider-Man (2002) instead.
He played in the World Series of Poker. On October 27, 2004, he won the Phil Hellmuth Poker Invitational at the Hollywood Park Casino in Los Angeles, taking a first prize of $95,480.
Enjoys playing chess.
Member of the AAs
Was engaged to Rashida Jones (2002).
He and his fiancée, Jennifer Meyer, announced their engagement in April. Jennifer is a jewelry designer [June 12, 2006].
Close friend of Leonardo DiCaprio
Considered for the role of Will Turner in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).
Tobey and his fiancée, Jennifer Meyer, are the parents of a girl, Ruby Sweetheart Maguire, born at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on November 10, 2006.
While promoting The Good German (2006) on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992), he revealed the baby's name, Ruby Sweetheart.
Almost couldn't do Spider-Man 2 (2004) after having severe back pains at the end of shooting Seabiscuit (2003), Jake Gyllenhaal was already in talks to replace him and had already begun preparation.
Was originally cast as Alex Chance Browning in Final Destination (2000).
Married Jennifer Meyer in a secret ceremony on Hawaii. The wedding was only attended by close friends.
He and his best friend, Leonardo DiCaprio, were both in movie directed by Sam Raimi. DiCaprio was in The Quick and the Dead (1995) and Tobey was in Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man 3 (2007).
He and his wife are very close to Sara Gilbert.
Awards and Nominations
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2005 Won Saturn Award Best Actor for: Spider-Man 2 (2004)
 2003 Nominated Saturn Award Best Actor for: Spider-Man (2002)
 1999 Won Saturn Award Best Performance by a Younger Actor/Actress for: Pleasantville (1998)
 Empire Awards, UK YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2005 Nominated Empire Award Best Actor for: Spider-Man 2 (2004)
 Kids' Choice Awards, USA YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2005 Nominated Blimp Award Favorite Movie Actor for: Spider-Man 2 (2004)
 2003 Nominated Blimp Award Favorite Male Butt Kicker for: Spider-Man (2002)
 MTV Movie Awards YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2008 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Fight for: Spider-Man 3 (2007) Shared with: James Franco
 2003 Won MTV Movie Award Best Kiss for: Spider-Man (2002) Shared with: Kirsten Dunst
Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Male Performance for: Spider-Man (2002)
 National Movie Awards, UK YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2007 Nominated National Movie Award Best Performance by a Male for: Spider-Man 3 (2007)
 People's Choice Awards, USA YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2008 Nominated People's Choice Award Favorite On Screen Match-up for: Spider-Man 3 (2007) Shared with: Kirsten Dunst
 2005 Nominated People's Choice Award Favorite Male Action Movie Star
Favorite On-Screen Chemistry for: Spider-Man 2 (2004) Shared with: Kirsten Dunst
 Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2001 Nominated PFCS Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role for: Wonder Boys (2000)
 Screen Actors Guild Awards YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2004 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for: Seabiscuit (2003) Shared with: Elizabeth Banks Jeff Bridges Chris Cooper William H. Macy Gary Stevens
 2000 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture for: The Cider House Rules (1999) Shared with: Jane Alexander Erykah Badu Kathy Baker Michael Caine Kieran Culkin Delroy Lindo Kate Nelligan Paul Rudd Charlize Theron
 Teen Choice Awards YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2007 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Actor: Action Adventure for: Spider-Man 3 (2007)
Choice Movie: Dance for: Spider-Man 3 (2007)
Choice Movie: Liplock for: Spider-Man 3 (2007) Shared with: Kirsten Dunst
Choice Movie: Rumble for: Spider-Man 3 (2007) Shared with: James Franco Topher Grace Thomas Haden Church
 2002 Won Teen Choice Award Film - Choice Actor, Drama/Action Adventure for: Spider-Man (2002)
Film - Choice Lip Lock for: Spider-Man (2002) Shared with: Kirsten Dunst
Nominated Teen Choice Award Film - Choice Chemistry for: Spider-Man (2002) Shared with: Kirsten Dunst
 2000 Nominated Teen Choice Award Film - Choice Actor for: The Cider House Rules (1999)
Film - Choice Liar for: Wonder Boys (2000)
 Toronto Film Critics Association Awards YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2000 Won TFCA Award Best Supporting Performance, Male for: Wonder Boys (2000) Tied with Jeffrey Wright for Shaft (2000).  Young Artist Awards YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 1993 Nominated Young Artist Award Best Young Actor in a New Television Series for: "Great Scott!" (1992)







