Tobey Maguire Biography

Occup.Actor
FromUSA
BornJune 27, 1975
Age49 years
Tobey Maguire, an American actor as well as manufacturer, was born upon June 27, 1975, in Santa Monica, California. Born Tobias Vincent Maguire, he would eventually climb to popularity as one of Hollywood's many bankable young stars. Tobey was the oldest of 4 youngsters birthed to Vincent Maguire, a building employee as well as Wendy Brown, an assistant. His parents separated when he was 2, so he spent his youth moving in between his mother, dad, as well as various other loved ones in The golden state and Oregon.

Elevated in a lower-middle-class family, Maguire managed financial difficulties throughout his youth. His mommy played a significant function in starting his acting job. Acknowledging Tobey's ability and passion for acting, she enrolled him in dramatization classes around the age of 6. By the time he remained in his early teens, Maguire had actually started to land small roles on television shows like "Roseanne", "Bloom", as well as "Walker, Texas Ranger".

One of Tobey's initial forays into movie was a role in the 1993 motion picture "This Child's Life", starring Leonardo DiCaprio. It got on this set where he fulfilled DiCaprio, that would certainly turn into one of his closest good friends, and the two would later on sign up with a group of young actors called the "Pussy Posse". Maguire remained to safeguard roles throughout the 1990s, making important honor for his efficiencies in flicks like "The Ice Tornado", "Pleasantville", and also "Marvel Boys".

Maguire's huge innovation can be found in 2002 when he was cast as Peter Parker in Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man". The film was a commercial as well as important success, catapulting Tobey right into around the world fame. He reprised his function in two sequels, "Spider-Man 2" (2004) as well as "Spider-Man 3" (2007), both of which were likewise effective at the box workplace.

Branching off right into diverse functions, Maguire additionally established his variety as an actor. He starred in the critically acclaimed "Brothers" in 2009, playing a soldier returning from battle. In 2013, Tobey rejoined with his longtime close friend DiCaprio, tackling the duty of Nick Carraway in Baz Luhrmann's adjustment of F. Scott Fitzgerald's traditional novel "The Excellent Gatsby".

As a producer, Maguire created his production company, Material Photo, in 2012. Under this banner, he has actually created films such as "Rock of Ages" (2012), "The fifth Wave" (2016), and also "Pawn Sacrifice" (2014), in which he likewise played the lead duty of American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer.

Maguire preserves a fairly low-profile personal life, which is a sharp comparison to his prominent acting career. In 2007, he wed Jennifer Meyer, a fashion jewelry developer with whom he has 2 kids. Nevertheless, the couple introduced their splitting up in 2016. A recouping alcoholic, Maguire has actually also been open about his commitment to his health and soberness.

Today, Tobey Maguire's body of job has strengthened his online reputation as a gifted as well as versatile actor. From his famous portrayal of Spider-Man to his remarkable and nuanced kip down various films, Maguire has actually verified that he is a force to be considered in the world of enjoyment.

Our collection contains 18 quotes who is written / told by Tobey.

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18 Famous quotes by Tobey Maguire

Small: Ill go do films for three or four months and then I cant wait to go home to LA. And I complain about LA
"I'll go do films for three or four months and then I can't wait to go home to LA. And I complain about LA left and right, but then I always end up wanting to go home, you know?"
Small: I just try to try to keep an attitude that I dont know what Im doing. Not to the point where Im beating
"I just try to try to keep an attitude that I don't know what I'm doing. Not to the point where I'm beating myself up, but I just go in thinking that I have a lot to learn. And I hope I still have that attitude 30 years from now"
Small: To me, the whole idea of fame and I think it can be a real test of somebody, of who they are. You know,
"To me, the whole idea of fame and I think it can be a real test of somebody, of who they are. You know, 'cause some strange things happen. I've seen some peculiar things as far as a person just living their life"
Small: Im so critical of my own work that its difficult for me to disassociate myself and watch it as an audie
"I'm so critical of my own work that it's difficult for me to disassociate myself and watch it as an audience"
Small: I am a blank slate - therefore I can create anything I want
"I am a blank slate - therefore I can create anything I want"
Small: Ive been curious about certain things, but didnt let them get in the way of my life. I dont know how pe
"I've been curious about certain things, but didn't let them get in the way of my life. I don't know how people becoem successful with some kind of habit"
Small: I started working around eigth grade. I remember doing a Doritos commercial where there were four days
"I started working around eigth grade. I remember doing a Doritos commercial where there were four days in a row of eating them, and I will tell you, I have not eaten many Doritos since"
Small: The most attention I get is in a book store or video shop when I go to the foreign film section.
"The most attention I get is in a book store or video shop when I go to the foreign film section. Sometimes that can be fun, but usually those women want to talk about philosophy or something very dense. It's not like they're tearing off my shirt, you know"
Small: People, photographers, people in the press can sometimes be inappropriate
"People, photographers, people in the press can sometimes be inappropriate"
Small: I think the greatest way to learn is to learn by someones example
"I think the greatest way to learn is to learn by someone's example"
Small: You live for those really great scenes where you almost feel that the film has gone beyond what was pri
"You live for those really great scenes where you almost feel that the film has gone beyond what was printed on the script pages and been raised to another level"
Small: If I wanted to go be social I would. I dont have any fear of that. I dont feel like Im a shy person at
"If I wanted to go be social I would. I don't have any fear of that. I don't feel like I'm a shy person at all"
Small: I might have some character traits that some might see as innocence or naive. Thats because I discovere
"I might have some character traits that some might see as innocence or naive. That's because I discovered peace and happiness in my soul. And with this knowledge, I also see the beauty of human life"
Small: I believe in a higher force that is within me
"I believe in a higher force that is within me"
Small: Theres so many things I want to do. I want to work with great filmmakers, great actors, great scripts.
"There's so many things I want to do. I want to work with great filmmakers, great actors, great scripts. And there's no reason for me to do anything short of that, because I'm 24, I don't have a family, I don't need to make tons of money, and I'm not dying to get famous"
Small: If youre sitting in the audience, you probably cant see the preparation and work that goes into creatin
"If you're sitting in the audience, you probably can't see the preparation and work that goes into creating a great scene or a great part, but I can assure you that a good film depends on lot of different things falling perfectly into place"
Small: If Im in a social situation sometimes Ill hang back and observe people but I feel very much a part of t
"If I'm in a social situation sometimes I'll hang back and observe people but I feel very much a part of things most of the time and feel very comfortable socializing and have for most of my life"
Small: I have no illusions at all about being a sex symbol. None of my former girlfriends ever thought of me t
"I have no illusions at all about being a sex symbol. None of my former girlfriends ever thought of me that way, and I don't have any packs of women chasing me down the street like a Brad Pitt or someone like that"