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American actor and film producer Tobey Maguire is best known for his portrayal of Spider-Man in three blockbuster movie which started in 2002. With a current net worth of $75 million, it is safe to assume that he career still took off after he was fired from the Spider-Man movies by Marvel after rumors of him faking injuries to get a higher pay for the movie Spider-Man 2.
Born as Tobias Vincent Maguire in June 27, 1975, Tobey Maguire can be said as a talented and successful actor with his ability to bring in box office results for the movies he starred in. After his portrayal in the Spider-Man series, he continued doing movies and some of them raked in some good money for the producers.
Wonder Boys
Before he starred in the Spider-Man series, he did a lot of movies including Wonder Boys in 2000. The movie is about an English Professor who is trying to deal with his wife who is ready to leave him, his editor who arrived for his book and the numerous problems his friends associate him with. The movie stars Robert Downey Jr., Frances McDormand and Michael Douglas. The movie grossed about $33 million in the box office where he played as James Leer.
Brothers
The movie Brothers released in 2009 is an action drama thriller about an army named Sam who was presumed dead when he gone one tour to Afghanistan. He left his wife and kids, which was looked after by his screw up brother when he went missing. When Sam returned home, he has a lot of excess baggage from his Afghanistan tour and has doubted his family especially his brother and wife. The movie directed by Jim Sheridan has grossed $43 million in the box office. The movie stars Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhaal and Sam Shepard.
Pleasantville
The movie Pleasantville released in 1998 is comedy drama fantasy movie about two teenage siblings who found themselves inside a 1950s sitcom. Soon, the influence of the people in the sitcom began to profoundly change the complacent world of the teenage siblings. The movie directed by Gary Ross has grossed $50 million in the box office. The movie stars Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen and William H. Macy.
The Cider House Rules
The movie The Cider House Rules released in 1999 is a romantic drama movie about a compassionate young man who was raised in an orphanage and was trained to become a doctor there. After being burn out from the pressure, he decided to leave the orphanage to see the world. The movie directed by Lasse Hallström has grossed $89 million in the box office. The movie stars Michael Daine, Charlize Theron and Delroy Lindo.
Seabiscuit
The movie Seabiscuit released in 2003 is a historic drama movie about the real life struggles of an undersized depression era in the racehorse whose victories has lifted not only the spirits of the team but also the spirits of the entire nation. The movie directed by Gary Ross has grossed $148 million in the box office. The movie stars Jeff Bridges, Elizabeth Banks and Chris Cooper.
Tropic Thunder
The movie Trop Thunder released in 2008 is an action comedy movie about a series of freak occurrences where a group of actors who are shooting for a big budget war movie were forced to become the soldiers they are portraying in the movie. The movie directed by Ben Stiller has grossed $188 million in the box office. The movie stars Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Jeff Kahn and Robert Downey Jr.
The Great Gatsby
The movie The Great Gatsby released in 2013 is a drama romance movie where a writer and Wall Street trader Nick found himself drawn to the past and the lifestyle Jay Gatsby, his millionaire neighbor. The movie directed by Baz Luhrmann has grossed $351 million in the box office. The movie stars Carey Milligan, Joel Edgerton and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Spider-Man 2
The movie Spider-Man 2 released in 2004 is an action adventure sci fi movie where Peter Parker is beset with numerous troubles after his failing personal life coincides with his battle as Spider-Man with a brilliant scientist named Doctor Otto Octavius. The movie directed by Sam Raimi has grossed $$734 million in the box office. The movie stars Alfred Molina, Kirsten Dunst and James Franco.
Spider-Man
The first ever Spider-Man series released in 2002 is an action adventure sci fi movie which shows how Peter Parker transformed into a stunning hero Spider-Man. The movie shows when he was bitten by a genetically modified spider which transformed him from a shy nerdy and awkward high school student to a confident and heroic Spider-Man. The movie is also directed by Sam Raimi has grossed $822 million in the box office. The movie stars Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst and James Franco. s
Spider-Man 3 (2007)
The Spider-Man 3 released in 2007 is an action adventure sci fi movie where a strange black entity causes inner turmoil Peter Parker’s goodness. The entity which came from another world has created a black spiderman which Peter Parker needs to destroy himself. The movie was also directed by Sam Raimi has grossed $891 million in box office. The movie stars Topher Grace, Thomas Hades Church and Kirsten Dunst.
Sources: IMDB, The Numbers, Through The Clutter