Andrew Garfield
Portrays Ploughman
Andrew Garfield is an Academy Award-nominated and Tony Award-winning British-American actor renowned for his intense emotional depth, technical discipline, and transformative performances across stage and screen.
Biography & Background
Born in Los Angeles, California and raised in Epsom, Surrey, England, Garfield trained at London’s prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama before beginning his career on the British stage and television.
He achieved worldwide acclaim for his portrayal of Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man franchise, as well as landmark Academy Award-nominated dramatic performances in Mel Gibson's Hacksaw Ridge (2016) and Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021).
In The Uprising, Garfield collaborates with director Paul Greengrass for the first time, bringing his signature emotional commitment and grounded intensity to the portrait of a working-class medieval man rising against tyranny.
Frequently Asked Questions About Andrew Garfield
Who does Andrew Garfield play in The Uprising?
Andrew Garfield stars as the Ploughman, a central commoner who leads the charge of rural English laborers fighting against the Crown's oppressive tax policies during the 1381 Peasants' Revolt.
Has Andrew Garfield worked with Paul Greengrass before?
No, The Uprising marks the first cinematic collaboration between Andrew Garfield and director Paul Greengrass.
Notable Filmography
Industry Accolades
- Academy Award Nominee (Best Actor - Hacksaw Ridge, 2017)
- Academy Award Nominee (Best Actor - Tick, Tick... Boom!, 2022)
- Golden Globe Award Winner (Best Actor - Musical/Comedy, 2022)
- Tony Award Winner (Best Actor in a Play - Angels in America, 2018)
- BAFTA TV Award Winner (Boy A, 2008)