'''Tobey Maguire''' (born '''Tobias Vincent Maguire''' on June 27, 1975) is an American actor.Maguire was born in Santa Monica, California to Vincent Maguire and Wendy Brown.
He initially worked as a child actor, beginning in his early teens. He appeared in a variety of commercials and TV and movie roles. He auditioned for a part in the series ''Parenthood'', where he met best friend actor Leonardo DiCaprio (DiCaprio got the part although Maguire would appear as a guest star in later episodes).
He then had a small role in ''This Boy's Life'' which had DiCaprio in the main role.
Maguire gained significant attention with his role in the 1997 film ''The Ice Storm'', directed by Ang Lee. This soon was parlayed in a variety of lead roles where he played a thoughtful boy coming of age, in films such as ''Pleasantville'', ''The Cider House Rules'' and ''Wonder Boys''.
In 2002, he shot to superstardom in the title role in ''Spider-Man'' which was based on the popular Marvel comics superhero, where he was praised for his performance as the web-slinging superhero and his alter-ego Peter Parker.
He further solidified his stardom in 2003 with a leading role as the jockey John M. "Red" Pollard in the acclaimed film ''Seabiscuit'', about the famous American racehorse Seabiscuit. ''Spider-Man 2'', the sequel to the original blockbuster, was released in 2004. He will reprise the role of Spider-Man in 2007 with the third ''Spider-Man'' movie in the series.
Personal Life
Maguire has been engaged to jewelry maker Jennifer Meyer, daughter of Universal Studios executive Ron Meyer, since April 2006, after dating for three years. They are currently expecting their first child.http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2006-07-11-meyer_x.htmMaguire is vegetarian and practices yoga.
In 2004, Maguire took up tournament poker. He has finished in the money in several events and has been tutored by poker legend Daniel Negreanu.
Partial filmography
* ''Quiet Type'' (2007) (announced)* ''Spider-Man 3'' (2007) Peter Parker/Spider-Man
* ''Tokyo Suckerpunch'' (2006) (currently announced start of production) Billy Chaka
* ''The Good German'' (2006) (completed) Tully
* ''Spider-Man 2'' (2004) Peter Parker/Spider-Man
* ''Seabiscuit'' (2003) Red Pollard
* ''Spider-Man'' (2002) Peter Parker/Spider-Man
* ''Cats & Dogs'' (2001) ('''voice''') Lou the Beagle
* ''Don's Plum'' (2001) (shot 1995-1996, premiere 2001, blocked in US and Canada by DiCaprio and Maguire, black and white) Ian
* ''Wonder Boys'' (2000) James Leer
* ''The Cider House Rules'' (1999) Homer Wells
* ''Ride With The Devil'' (1999) Jake Roedel
* ''Pleasantville'' (1998) David
* ''Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas'' (1998) Hitchhiker
* ''Deconstructing Harry'' (1997) Harvey Stern/Harry's Character
* ''The Ice Storm'' (1997) Paul Hood
* ''Joyride'' (1996) J.T
* ''Empire Records'' (1995) (scenes deleted) Andre
* ''Revenge of the Red Baron'' (1994) Jimmy Spencer
* ''Healer'' (1994) Teenager
* ''This Boy's Life'' (1993) Chuck Bolger
* ''Great Scott!'' (1992) (TV series) Scott Melrod
* ''The Wizard'' (1989) (uncredited) Lucas' goon at video armageddon
External links
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