Few superheroes have been brought to the big screen as many times as Spider-Man. From the original Peter Parker to the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe incarnation, the friendly neighborhood hero has been reimagined for generations of moviegoers.While Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland are the three actors most audiences associate with the role, they aren’t the only stars to have played Spider-Man in a live-action movie. The character actually made his movie debut decades before the modern blockbuster franchise took off.Here is every actor who has played Spider-Man in a live-action movie, listed chronologically.Related: Every Actor Who Has Played Batman in a Live-Action Movie
Every Spider-Man Actor So Far
Nicholas Hammond
Spider-Man (1977), Spider-Man Strikes Back (1978), Spider-Man: The Dragon’s Challenge (1981)
Long before Tobey Maguire put on the red-and-blue suit, Nicholas Hammond brought Peter Parker to life in the 1970s. The actor starred in the CBS television series The Amazing Spider-Man, which launched with a feature-length pilot movie in 1977.
Hammond went on to reprise the role in two more feature-length adventures, Spider-Man Strikes Back (1978) and The Dragon’s Challenge (1981). The productions were made for television in the United States, though they also received theatrical releases in some international markets.
Before becoming Spider-Man, Hammond was perhaps best known for playing Friedrich von Trapp in the 1965 classic The Sound of Music. His other credits include The Love Boat, Dallas and portraying actor/director Sam Wanamaker in 2019’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man 2Sony Pictures Releasing
Tobey Maguire
Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), Spider-Man 3 (2007), Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
For many moviegoers, Tobey Maguire will always be the definitive Spider-Man. The actor first took on the role in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man in 2002, which followed Peter Parker as he discovered his superpowers and faced off against the Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe).
Maguire returned for Spider-Man 2 in 2004 and Spider-Man 3 in 2007, forming one of the most recognizable superhero trilogies of the 2000s. His portrayal was known for its earnest take on Peter Parker, who struggled to balance his personal life with his responsibilities as a superhero.
After more than a decade away from the role, Maguire made a surprise return in 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. The multiverse adventure brought together three generations of live-action Spider-Men, allowing Maguire to share the screen with the franchise’s other leading men (minus Hammond).
Outside of the superhero franchise, Maguire is also known for films including The Cider House Rules, Seabiscuit and The Great Gatsby.Related: Every Actor Who Has Played the Joker in a Live-Action Movie
Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-ManSony Pictures Releasing
Andrew Garfield
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Andrew Garfield became the next actor to play Peter Parker when Sony rebooted the franchise with The Amazing Spider-Man in 2012. Directed by Marc Webb, the film introduced a new take on the character, with Garfield starring opposite Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy.
Garfield reprised his role in 2014’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2, which explored Peter’s relationship with Gwen while introducing several new villains. Although plans for additional movies in the series were eventually abandoned, Garfield wasn’t finished playing the web-slinger. Like Maguire, he returned for Spider-Man: No Way Home, giving fans a chance to see his version of Peter Parker interact with other Spider-Men.
Garfield has also earned acclaim for his work outside the superhero genre, including his Oscar-nominated performances in Hacksaw Ridge and Tick, Tick…Boom!
Tom Holland in Spider-Man: HomecomingSony Pictures Releasing
Tom Holland
Captain America: Civil War (2016), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)
Tom Holland became the third major actor to headline a modern live-action Spider-Man movie franchise when he made his debut as Peter Parker in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War. Unlike Maguire and Garfield, Holland’s version of the character was introduced as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, allowing Spider-Man to interact with other popular superheroes.
Holland subsequently headlined Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). He also appeared in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, making him the most prolific Spider-Man actor thus far.
His fourth solo Spider-Man movie, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, arrived in theaters in July 2026. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film continues Peter Parker’s story following the events of No Way Home, with Holland returning alongside Zendaya and Jon Bernthal.
Outside the Marvel franchise, Holland is also known for The Impossible, Cherry, Uncharted and The Odyssey.
Who Was the First Actor To Play Spider-Man?
Nicholas Hammond was the first actor to portray Spider-Man in a live-action movie, starring as Peter Parker in the 1977 television movie Spider-Man. He went on to reprise the role in Spider-Man Strikes Back (1978) and Spider-Man: The Dragon’s Challenge (1981), years before the character became a major Hollywood movie franchise.Related: Every Actor Who Has Played Albus Dumbledore in the ‘Harry Potter’ Movies
How Many Actors Have Played Spider-Man?
Four actors have played Peter Parker in major live-action Spider-Man movies: Nicholas Hammond, Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland. Japanese actor Shinji Tōdō also played a live-action version of the superhero, Takuya Yamashiro, in a 1978 Japanese production.
Who Is the Best Spider-Man Actor?
That’s a question Spider-Man fans have debated for years. Nicholas Hammond, Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland have each brought something different to the role, from Hammond’s classic, comic-inspired take to Maguire’s earnest Peter Parker, Garfield’s more sarcastic interpretation and Holland’s youthful, MCU-connected version of the character.
While there’s no universal answer, Spider-Man: No Way Home gave fans the chance to see three Spider-Men share the screen, making it especially memorable for longtime fans.
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