Actor
British-American actor of commanding presence whose Tony Award-winning portrayal of Prior Walter in Angels in America established him as one of the finest interpreters of contemporary American drama.
Defining moments and milestones
Garfield's professional trajectory began with his 2004 stage debut as Billy in Kes at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre, where he immediately distinguished himself with a Manchester Evening News Theatre Award for Best Newcomer. After establishing himself in the National Theatre ensemble and in regional productions across the United Kingdom, he transitioned to film and television while maintaining a robust stage practice, ultimately achieving international recognition through his Tony Award-winning performance as Prior Walter in the 2018 Broadway revival of Angels in America—a role that stands as the defining achievement of his career and a landmark interpretation of American theatre.
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for Angels in America (2018)
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London (graduated 2004); City of London Freemen's School, Ashtead; Priory Preparatory School, Banstead
Recordings featuring Andrew Garfield in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.