Andrew Garfield is an English and American actor known for work across film, television, and theatre. Born Andrew Russell Garfield on August 20, 1983, in Los Angeles, California, he is the son of Richard Garfield, an American, and Lynn Garfield, who is British. When he was three, his family moved to Surrey, England, where he was raised. Garfield attended the City of London Freemen’s School before studying at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He began performing professionally on the British stage and earned recognition for his theatre work before transitioning into television and film. His training gave him a foundation for dramatic roles.