Tobey Maguire Net Worth, Movies, Career, and More

The world knows Tobey Maguire as Spider Man. Essaying the leading role of Sam Raimi in the Spider-Man franchise didn’t just make Tobey a household name but also filled his bank accounts. He delivered many other hits following the success of Spider Man, started his production company, and made a fortune. As per reports, Tobey Maguire net worth today is around $75 million.

Here is everything you should know about Tobey Maguire.

Tobey Maguire bio

Tobey Maguire is an American actor and producer. Although he debuted on the large screen in 1989, Tobey attained stardom after portraying Spider-Man in 2002.

Apart from this Marvel Comics superhero role, Tobey has several other critically and commercially successful films to his credit.

Name	Tobey Maguire, aka Tobias Vincent Maguire
Profession	Actor and Producer
Age	48 Years
Height	5’ 7”
Birthplace	Santa Monica, California, US
Education	General Education Development (GED)
DOB	June 27, 1975
Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Years Active	1989- Present
Spouse	Jennifer Meyer (m. 2007, sep. 2016)
Parents	Vincent Maguire and Wendy Brown
Children	2

Early life and education

Tobey was born Tobias Vincent Maguire on June 27, 1975 to Vincent Maguire and Wendy Brown in Santa Monica, California, US.

When Tobey was two years old, his parents moved their separate paths. So, he had to live with various family members from time to time. As a result, Tobey suffered emotionally.

He spent his school years moving places and eventually dropped out of high school. Maguire obtained a GED (General Education Development) in 2000.

Career

Debut and the following years

Tobey debuted in 1989 with The Wizard but had no lines in the film.
In the early 1990s, Maguire worked as a child actor.
He bagged the lead role in Great Scott! (FOX TV series) but it got canceled.
Throughout these years till 1998, Tobey appeared in several supporting roles in films and television, including This Boy’s Life (1993), Deconstructing Harry (1997), The Ice Storm (1997), and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998).
He played the lead in the 1998 movie Pleasantville, followed by Ride with the Devil and The Cider House Rules, both of which came in 1999, and Wonder Boys, which was released in 2000.
In 2001, he lent his voice to Lou, the beagle puppy of Cats & Dogs.

Breakthrough role

Tobey got his due in the industry with his stint as Spider-Man, the Marvel Comics superhero. The film was released in 2002 and broke all the records, making Tobey a star overnight.
The sequels of the films Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man 3 (2007) were also huge hits.
Tobey also lent his voice to the video game adaptations of Spider-Man.

Other notable works

After the massive success of the first Spider-Man film, Tobey bagged a lead role in Seabiscuit (2003). He essayed the roles of John M. “Red” Pollard, a jockey.
He played a negative role in the 2006 film The Good German.
In 2008, Tobey gave a guest appearance in Tropic Thunder, an action comedy film starring Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, and Stiller.
In 2009, he essayed the role of Sam Cahill in the hit film Brothers. He received critical acclaim for his role and even bagged a Golden Globe nomination.
In 2013, Tobey appeared in The Great Gatsby alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. He essayed the role of Nick Carraway, the narrator of the story.
In 2014, he appeared in the thriller Pawn Sacrifice. Maguire played the role of Bobby Fischer, the American chess wizard. This movie hit the right chord with the audience.
In 2017, Tobey lent his voice to Tim Templeton’s adult version in the animated film The Boss Baby. It was his second outing with Alec Baldwin post Cats & Dogs.
In 2021, Tobey again donned the Spider-Man costume for Spider-Man: No Way Home.
In 2022, he appeared in Babylon.

Work as a producer

Tobey Maguire is not just a talented actor but also a producer. He started his production company, Material Pictures, in 2012.

Tobey produced 25^th Hour (2002) and Whatever We Do (2003). He was the executive producer for Seabiscuit (2003) and Babylon (2022). He also co-produced Good People (2012) and Pawn Sacrifice (2014).

Tobey Maguire net worth

As per reports, Tobey Maguire net worth is $75 million. Needless to say, the Spider-Man franchise played the biggest role in boosting the bank balance of this American actor. The success of Spider-Man got Tobey entry into the list of the highest-paid actors in the 2000s.

Tobey got a whopping $4 million for playing the lead role in the first Spider-Man movie. He raised his fee for the sequels. Maguire charged $17.5 million, along with five percent of the total money the movie earned at the box office. For Spider-Man 3, he charged $15 million, along with 7.5 percent of the box office sales. He charged $12.5 million for Seabiscuit.

Real estate

In 2017, Tobey sold a compound in Santa Monica to Kathy Ireland for around $3 million.

In 2018, he listed a lot in Brentwood for $14.25 million but later reduced its price to $11 million. Finally, he sold the vacant lot in 2021 for $10.7 million. As per reports, he bought this vacant lot in 2008 for $10 million.

Tobey bought a 3,526-square-foot home in Brentwood in 2019.

Personal life

Tobey met his wife, Jennifer Meyer, a jewelry designer, in 2003. They fell in love and began dating. They got engaged in April 2006. The same year, in November, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter. They exchanged vows on 3 September 2007, in Hawaii. In 2009, the couple welcomed a son.

Unfortunately, after nine long years of togetherness, Tobey and Jennifer parted ways in 2016. Jennifer filed for divorce in 2020.

Tobey is known to gain and lose weight for his roles. He lost several pounds for his role in Seabiscuit and then gained weight for his role as Peter Parker in Spider-Man 2. He became vegetarian in 1992 and later became a vegan in 2009.

Social media presence

Although Tobey Maguire does not use Instagram, he is active on Twitter (now X). Tobey joined Twitter in August 2011. He has 382.7 K followers, including Leonardo DiCaprio.

Drinking problems

Tobey found himself stuck in drinking issues during the mid-1990s. He even went on to leave the film Empire Records. Allan Moyle, the director of the film had to delete his scenes at his request.

Tobey approached Alcoholics Anonymous to deal with alcoholism and came out sober.

Tournament poker

Tobey picked up tournament poker in 2004. He learned from Daniel Negreanu, the poker professional. Maguire participated in the World Series of Poker Main Event Championship in 2005, 2006, and 2007.

In 2000, Tobey participated in high-stake poker games organized by Molly Bloom at The Viper Room. He received flak from his fans for asking Molly to “bark like a seal”.

Interesting facts about Tobey Maguire

Tobey is of Scottish descent.
Tobey wanted to be a chef as a child and even thought of enrolling in home economics in sixth grade.
It was Tobey’s mother who insisted on him to take the drama classes. She even offered $100 to him to ditch the idea of taking home economics.
Tobey was supposed to star in the 2012 film Life of Pi and even shot some scenes. Director Ang Lee felt that Maguire was “too recognizable” and replaced him with Rafe Spall.
Maguire was fired from Spider-Man 2, but his then father-in-law, Ronald Meyer, University Studios head, stepped in and helped him get the role back.
Tobey Maguire would often play roles quite younger than his age. While he was in his mid-20s, he played teenagers.
Tobey and Leonardo DiCaprio were good friends since the beginning of their careers and even helped each other get roles in movies.

Final thoughts

Tobey Maguire touched new skies with his stardom. The Spider-Man trilogy made Tobey a household name across the globe. Although he has been playing smaller roles since then, his fan following is massive.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who is Tobey Maguire?

Tobey Maguire is an actor and producer.

2. What is Tobey Maguire’s age?

Tobey Maguire is 48 years old.

3. What is Tobey Maguire net worth?

As per reports, Tobey Maguire net worth is $75 million.

4. Is Tobey Maguire married?

Tobey Maguire was married to Jennifer Meyer, but the couple separated in 2016.

5. Does Tobey Maguire have children?

Tobey Maguire has two children- a daughter and a son with his ex-wife, Jennifer Meyer.

6. Is Tobey Maguire on Instagram?

No, Tobey Maguire is not on Instagram.

7. Is Tobey Maguire on Twitter?

Yes, Tobey Maguire uses Twitter (now X). His user id for Twitter is @TobeyMaguire.

8. What is Tobey Maguire’s height?

Tobey Maguire is 5 feet 7 inches.