Spider-Man Showbiz Cheat Sheet

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Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man (Photo by Raymond Hall/FilmMagic)
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a fictional character from Marvel Comics created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. The character first appeared in comic books and later in cinematic adaptations, TV series, video games, and more . Born Peter Parker, Spider-Man is a high school student who is bit by a radioactive power and ends up with spider-like abilities. He uses his arachnid abilities to help people. In the comics world, Peter Parker made his first appearance in "Amazing Fantasy" (1962) before earning his own spinoff series "Amazing Spider-Man" in 1963. In 2011, Miles Gonzalo Morales was created by Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli as another character known as Spider-Man. This character is a 13-year-old biracial teen and was introduced in "Ultimate Spider-Man #160" after Peter Parker gets killed by Green Goblin. In the MCU, actor Tom Holland portrays the live-action Spider-Man and is a member of the Avengers. Holland has played the part of Peter Parker in three stand-alone Spider-Man movies and a handful of other MCU films.
- Comic Book Universe: Marvel
- Creators: Stan Lee (writer/editor) and Steve Ditko (writer/artist)
- Year of Creation: 1962
- Actors Who Have Played Spider-Man: Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland, Nicholas Hammond, Shinji Todo, Jake Johnson, Nicolas Cage, Chris Pine, Drake Bell, Benjamin Diskin, Paul Soles, Dan Gilvezan
- Current Live-Action Spider-Man: Tom Holland
- Nicknames: Spidey and Web-head
- Number of Deaths in the Comic Book: 3
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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’: Spider-Man Caused $300,000 Worth of Damage in 1 Scene
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David Fincher Once Shared How His ‘Spider-Man’ Film Would Be Different Than Sam Raimi’s
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Kirsten Dunst Couldn’t Stop Laughing at Tobey Maguire’s Dance in ‘Spider-Man 3’: ‘It’s so Ridiculous’
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‘Spider-Man’ Stars Tom Holland and Zendaya Received the Same Advice as Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield
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Andrew Garfield Once Revealed That He Was Disappointed With His ‘Spider-Man’ Fame

Marvel

Willem Dafoe attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Focus Features' "Nosferatu" in a black blazer and grey shirt.

Celebrity

Willem Dafoe Once Revealed the Difference Between Working With Marvel and DC

Willem Dafoe once shared what he learned about superhero movies after doing both Marvel and DC projects.

by Antonio Stallings

Published on January 16, 2025

3 min read

Robert Downey Jr posing in front of an Iron Man poster in a suit.

Celebrity

The Marvel Star That Robert Downey Jr. Wanted to Do All of His Movies With

Robert Downey Jr. once quipped that he wanted this Marvel star to be in all of his movies.

by Antonio Stallings

Robert Downey Jr. attending a photocall for 'Iron Man'.

Celebrity

Robert Downey Jr. Once Explained Why he Was Hesitant to Do an ‘Iron Man’ Sequel

Robert Downey Jr. once opened up about what his true feelings were on doing another ‘Iron Man’ project.

by Antonio Stallings

Samuel L. Jackson Hilariously Told a Critic to Get a New Job After a Negative ‘The Avengers’ Review

Samuel L. Jackson once had some tension with a NYT reviewer who had some negative things to say about 'The Avengers' and Jackson's performance.

by Produced by Digital Editors

Published on September 11, 2022

3 min read

Mark Ruffalo, who stars as Bruce Banner/Hulk in the 'Avengers' movies, wears

Gaming & Comics

Is the Hulk in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’? Mark Ruffalo Teases the Upcoming Film

Marvel has yet to release a cast list for 'Avengers: Secret Wars,' but Mark Ruffalo, who plays Bruce Banner/Hulk in the MCU, may have spoiled his character's return.

by Sarah Little

Brie Larson, who might star in 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty,' wears a light purple dress.

Gaming & Comics

‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’ Prediction: Which Heroes Are Most Likely to Appear?

Six years after the last 'Avengers' movie, 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty' will hit theaters in 2025, and we think we have an idea of who will make up the new superhero team.

by Sarah Little

Tom Holland’s Dad Theorizes Tom Holland Pulled Inspiration for His Proposal From Movies

Dominic Holland joked that his son, Tom Holland, watched enough 'slushy movies' growing up to inspire his proposal.

by Andrea Francese

Published on January 15, 2025

2 min read

Tom Holland and Zendaya, who are on the 'same page' about having children, in 2021

Celebrity

Tom Holland and Zendaya Are on the ‘Same Page’ About Having Children

Zendaya and Tom Holland reportedly want to become parents someday.

by Mandi Kerr

Zendaya and Tom Holland stand in front of a staircase. She wears a silver blazer and he wears a black leather jacket.

Celebrity

Zendaya Didn’t Care About Publicity Following Engagement to Tom Holland

Zendaya and Tom Holland are a very private couple. While she didn't hide their recent engagement, she didn't care about announcing it.

by Emma McKee

Actor Tom Holland Hilariously Recreates Famous Spider-Man Pointing Meme

When he’s not swinging around as Peter Parker, Tom Holland apparently recreates internet sensations. In a hilarious recreation of the ‘Spider-Man pointing meme,’ Holland was seen channeling his inner 1967 Spider-Man. The picture caused fans to suspect Holland alluded to Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s inclusion in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home.’

by Andrew Addessi

Movies

‘Venom 2’: Could Carnage Spawn More Symbiote Spider-Man Villains?

‘Venom 2’ looks to adapt Carnage’s origin faithfully as Venom’s spawn. If Sony continues to follow comic book storylines, Carnage could spawns some symbiote Spider-Man villains of his own that could appear in ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ or even further sequels as Sony expands their universe or Marvel characters.

by Andrew Addessi

Movies

Marvel Vs Ditko: The Major Battle for the Rights to Spider-Man and Doctor Strange

Marvel, Ditko Estate and Disney clash over the rights to Spider-Man, Dr. Strange, and several other characters as the heirs to Steve Ditko file a copyright termination. Lawsuits and countersuits draw the two parties into a legal struggle for the fate of characters valued at billions of dollars.

by Andrew Addessi

Movies

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Fans Cast Actor Who Auditioned for ‘Iron Man’ as Uncle Ben

Some fans still feel the MCU needs an Uncle Ben for Peter Parker. Discover who they've cast in the role ahead of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home.'

by Produced by Digital Editors

Movies

‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Actor Jake Gyllenhaal Nominated for 3 Tony Awards

'Spider-Man: Far From Home' actor Jake Gyllenhaal has been nominated for 3 Tony Awards. One for acting and two for producing. What productions earned him those nominations, and what's next for the actor?

by Sarah Cooke

Tom Holland attending a press conference for 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' in Seoul, South Korea

Movies

There’s a Strong Chance That ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Will Get Delayed or Pushed to Disney Plus

While the 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' trailer did leave some questions unanswered, it left fans plenty eager to see it. Fans may need to be cautious, though. With the Delta variant of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continuing to spread like wildfire, the new 'Spider-Man' may fall victim to even more delays due to the pandemic.

by Produced by Digital Editors

Movies

This Unusual Spider-Man Villain Claimed the Autumn Equinox for a Name

September brings the Autumn Equinox as both Marvel and Sony look to Spider-Man’s lesser-known villains. Among those foes is Equinox, a villain with powers that rival numerous heroes. Fighting several other heroes through the years, he has tangled with Ms. Marvel, X-Men, and even the Fantastic Four.

by Andrew Addessi

Movies

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Director Jon Watts to Direct MCU’s ‘Fantastic Four’

With the hype for 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' reaching a fever pitch after the trailer's release, many fans are hopeful that director Jon Watts will knock it out of the park again. Now, fans are ecstatic that he's been tapped to direct the MCU debut of the Fantastic Four.

by Produced by Digital Editors

Celebrity

Tobey Maguire’s Paparazzi Freakout Makes Him TikTok’s Spider-Man of Choice

Before the 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' trailer, fans had speculated about a possible team-up between previous Spider-Man actors Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield. However, the two are presently absent in the trailer, but MCU fans on TikTok feel like Maguire would have made an excellent Spider-Man once more following his paparazzi freak-out.

by Produced by Digital Editors

Movies

‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Actor Andrew Garfield Knew the Role Would Be a ‘Gilded Prison’

'The Amazing Spider-Man' actor Andrew Garfield couldn't pass up the opportunity to play the web-slinging hero, but he always knew the role was a 'gilded prison.'

by Amanda Mullen

Celebrity

‘Spider-Man’ Creator Stan Lee Encouraged Fans to ‘Build a Universe’ in Super Bowl Commercial 1 Year Before His Death

The Spider-Man co-creator, Stan Lee lent some encouraging words to fans for ‘Wayback Wednesday.’ The Stan Lee Twitter page posted a Super Bowl ad where he urged fans to chase their dreams and “make a universe.” The ad came around a year before his death and final appearance on the big screen.

by Andrew Addessi

Celebrity / Movies

Who’s the Tallest of the ‘Spider-Man’ Actors, Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, or Tobey Maguire?

With fans hoping to see 'Spider-Man' actors Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield on-screen together in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' they may be wondering: which of the 3 is the tallest?

by Amanda Mullen

Movies

Where Can You Watch the ‘Spider-Man’ Movies Ahead of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’?

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' pays homage to the older 'Spider-Man' movies, but how can fans watch them ahead of the upcoming sequel?

by Amanda Mullen

Where Is Spider-Man in ‘Hawkeye’? The Show Takes Place in New York City, but Peter Park Isn’t Working With Kate Bishop

'Hawkeye' takes place in New York City at Christmastime on Spider-Man's turf. Why isn't he around? Will he team up with Kate Bishop and Clint Barton?

by Alani Vargas

Movies

Marvel: 4 Important Spider-Man/Daredevil Team-Ups

With all the speculation about Daredevil possibly appearing in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' you might be wondering about their relationship in the comics. Here are a few of their best comics team-ups.

by Sarah Cooke

Books

Spider-Man Dethrones Batman and Superman as World’s Most Valuable Comic

At a September auction, ‘Amazing Fantasy #15,’ the debut issue of Peter Parker, AKA Spider-Man, sold for $3.6 million, shattering the previous record for the world’s most valuable comic. Previously held by ‘Action Comics #1,’ the sale dethroned not only DC’s Superman but Batman as well (‘Detective Comics #27).

by Andrew Addessi

Movies

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’: Doc Ock Actor Alfred Molina Was Worried About Returning to the Character After 17 Years

When Alfred Molina was invited to play Doc Ock role again in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' he was a bit worried. Of course, this was only natural, seeing as it had been almost 17 years since he was fitted into the costume. So, let's see what more the actor had to say about his part.

by Produced by Digital Editors

Celebrity

Jimmy Fallon Confronted Andrew Garfield on ‘The Tonight Show’: ‘You’re in the New Spider-Man!’

Andrew Garfield appeared on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ to promote his film ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye.’ As usual, the interview turned to rumors of his involvement in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ where Jimmy Fallon had alleged proof. “You’re in the new Spider-Man!” Fallon said to Garfield.

by Andrew Addessi

Tony Todd at the All in for CP celebrity charity poker event

Movies

Fan-Favorite ‘Candyman’ Actor Plays Venom in Insomniac’s ‘Spider-Man 2’

Insomniac’s ‘Spider-Man 2’ revealed Venom. The aggressive antihero’s voice comes from well-known horror movie actor Tony Todd, who plays the titular antagonist in the ‘Candyman’ franchise. While it is still unknown what kind of a role Todd and Venom will fill in the new game, fans remain excited for his take on the character.

by Andrew Addessi

Robert F. Simon, Chip Fields, Nicholas Hammond, and Ellen Bry Spider-Man, J. Jonah Jameson and Daily Bugle staff

Movies

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’: Is JK Simmons’ Daily Bugle Still a Newspaper?

In ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ angry journalist J. Jonah Jameson is back to his old menace-ranting ways. JK Simmons brings the character in a new format, as the Daily Bugle is no longer a newspaper, but an online news site. While this is a first for the cinematic character, Jameson isn’t unfamiliar with online reporting.

by Andrew Addessi