Spider-Man, one of the most iconic superheroes in comic book history, has been portrayed by a few actors in film and television over the years. Here is a list of the actors who have played Spider-Man in live-action adaptations:
1. Nicholas Hammond:
Nicholas Hammond was the first actor to portray Spider-Man in a live-action television series. He played the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the 1970s TV series "The Amazing Spider-Man," which aired from 1977 to 1979. Hammond's portrayal of the character was well-received by fans at the time.
2. Tobey Maguire:
In 2002, Tobey Maguire took on the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the highly successful film directed by Sam Raimi. Maguire starred in the original "Spider-Man" trilogy, which also included "Spider-Man 2" in 2004 and "Spider-Man 3" in 2007. Maguire's portrayal of the character was praised for its emotional depth and vulnerability.
3. Andrew Garfield:
Andrew Garfield took over the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the 2012 reboot of the film series, "The Amazing Spider-Man." Garfield starred in both "The Amazing Spider-Man" in 2012 and "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" in 2014. Garfield's portrayal of Spider-Man was known for its humor and wit, as well as its more modern take on the character.
4. Tom Holland:
The most recent actor to play Spider-Man is Tom Holland. He first appeared as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film "Captain America: Civil War" in 2016. Holland's portrayal of the character has been well-received by fans and critics alike. He has since starred in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" in 2017, "Spider-Man: Far From Home" in 2019, and "Spider-Man: No Way Home" in 2021. Holland's Spider-Man is known for his youthful energy, charisma, and humor.
These are the actors who have brought the beloved character of Spider-Man to life on screen. Each actor has brought their own unique take on the character, making Spider-Man one of the most enduring and popular superheroes of all time.
