Last Updated on April 2, 2023
Tobias “Tobey” Vincent Maguire is an American actor and film producer best known for his role as the title character in the Spider-Man film trilogy (2002 – 2007) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).
Tobey Maguire began his film career as a supporting actor in several ‘90s movies. Examples include This Boy’s Life (1993), The Ice Storm (1997), Deconstructing Harry (1997), and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998).
Maguire later starred in Pleasantville (1998), The Cider House Rules (1999), Seabiscuit (2003), The Good German (2006), and The Great Gatsby (2013). His other noteworthy credits include Ride with the Devil (1999), Wonder Boys (2000), Brothers (2009), and Pawn Sacrifice (2014).
Tobey Maguire Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Tobias Vincent Maguire |
| Popular Name: | Tobey Maguire |
| Nicknames: | N/A |
| Birth Date: | June 27, 1975 |
| Age: | 47 years |
| Parents: | Vincent Maguire and Wendy Maguire |
| Siblings: | 3 half-siblings from his father’s side (Vincent Maguire Jr., Timothy Maguire, and Sara Maguire) and 2 half-siblings from his mother’s side (Jopaul Van Epp and Weston Epp) |
| Birth Place: | Santa Monica, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | Mixed (English, Irish, German, French, Danish, Austrian, and Puerto Rican) |
| Religion: | Non-religious |
| Education: | Unknown |
| Marital Status: | Separated; was married to jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer (from 2007 until their separation in 2016) |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Children: | Ruby Sweetheart Maguire and Otis Tobias Maguire |
| Net Worth: | USD 80 million |
| Source of Wealth: | Acting, Film Producing, and Other Ventures |
| Height: | 5′ 8″ (1.73 m) |
| Weight: | In kilograms: 71 kg; In pounds: 155 lbs. |
Early Life and Career Information
Early Life
Tobey Maguire was born on June 27, 1975, in Santa Monica, California, United States, to Vincent Maguire and Wendy Maguire. His father was a cook whereas his mother was a small-time actress.
Maguire’s parents divorced when he was only two years old. He subsequently lived with different family members during his childhood.
Career Information
Tobey Maguire originally desired to become a professional chef. However, he had a change of heart in sixth grade when his mother paid him $100 to enroll in a drama class.
Maguire made his feature film debut in 1989’s ‘The Wizard.’ He went on to appear in several movies throughout the early- to mid-90s. These include This Boy’s Life (1993), The Ice Storm (1997), Deconstructing Harry (1997), and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998).
Maguire also appeared in a number of television shows during the same period. He’s most noted for his role on the FOX TV series ‘Great Scott!’
Tobey Maguire landed his debut starring role in the 1998 film ‘Pleasantville.’ He subsequently starred in ‘Ride with the Devil’ and ‘The Cider House Rules,’ all in 1999.
Maguire’s next starring role was in the 2000 movie ‘Wonder Boys.’ He then voiced a beagle puppy named Lou in the 2001 film ‘Cats & Dogs’ before starring in his first Spider-Man movie the following year.
In 2003, Tobey Maguire had a lead role in ‘Seabiscuit.’ The following year, he reprised his role in ‘Spider-Man 2.’
In 2006, Maguire was cast in ‘The Good German.’ He then reprised his role yet again in the third installment of the Spider-Man franchise, Spider-Man 3 (2007).
Below are Tobey Maguire’s other major film credits;
• Brothers (2009)
• The Great Gatsby (2013)
• Pawn Sacrifice (2014)
• The Boss Baby (2017; as a voice actor)
• Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Production Career
Besides acting, Tobey Maguire has also dabbled in film production over the years.
Maguire made his production debut in the 2002 movie ‘25th Hour’. His other early production credits include Whatever We Do (2003) and Seabiscuit (2003).
In 2012, Maguire served as a co-producer of ‘Good People.’ He also founded his own production company called Material Pictures, through which he co-produced the 2015 film ‘Pawn Fisher.’
Tobey Maguire’s Net Worth
Tobey Maguire has a net worth of $80 million, as at November 1, 2022.
A huge chunk of Maguire’s wealth comes from his multiple acting roles. He has also made millions from film directing.
Tobey Maguire has starred in some of Hollywood’s highest-grossing films. The first Spider-Man movie grossed over $820 million at the box office while its sequel brought in $784 million. The third Spider-Man remains the highest-grossing film in the franchise, with over $890 million at the box office.
Besides starring in commercially successful movies, Maguire is also one of the highest-paid paid actors on the planet. He reportedly earns $15 million in base salary for each movie he stars in.
Maguire earned $4 million for his role in the first Spider-Man. He then earned $17.5 million in the movie’s second installment. This was exclusive of an additional 5% of the film’s box office revenue. He later pocketed a whopping $15 million for Spider-Man 3 plus 7.5% of the movie’s backend points.
Maguire’s other noteworthy paycheck came from Seabiscuit. He reportedly earned a base salary of $12.5 million from the movie.
Outside the film industry, Tobey Maguire mainly earns from flipping real estate properties. In 2019, the Spider-Man superhero purchased a 3,526-square-foot mansion in Brentwood, Los Angeles, for $6.9 million. He was also associated with another Brentwood property which he purchased for $13 million and a small compound in Santa Monica which he sold to ‘Million Dollar Decorator’ Kathy Ireland for $3.325 in 2017.
Lessons by Tobey Maguire
1. Weigh your options carefully before choosing your career
Tobey Maguire originally harbored ambitions of becoming a chef. However, he changed his mind and decided to pursue acting. To say the least, this decision ultimately paid off.
2. Seek out meaningful friendships
Maguire met and befriended Leonardo DiCaprio during the earlier years of their acting career. The two promised to help each other secure parts in their films and TV projects. They’ve remained the best of buddies even after achieving tremendous success in their own way.
3. The best way to focus on your career is to quit self-destructive habits
Tobey Maguire was once a party animal. But in 1995, he decided to quit alcohol for good when it became apparent that his partying lifestyle threatened his acting ambitions.
Lessons from Tobey Maguire
• I believe in a higher force that is within me.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Final Word
Tobey Maguire is the most identifiable face of the Spider-Man film series. However, Maguire has numerous acting and production credits besides his role on Spider-Man. He has a net worth of $80 million from his involvement in the film industry.
