Talk:Andrew Garfield/Archive 1

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Andy didn't win an MEN Award for Romeo but for playing Billy Casper in KES at the Royal Exchange. Although he was b****y good as Romeo & should have won an award! ThePeg 00:48, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Have corrected this. ThePeg 16:29, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

American-British?

For some reason All Hallow Waith, has decided to create a new word American-British and use it in this article. I've never heard this term American-British before, but I think it should be emphasized that this guy is mostly British, and has lived there his whole life. He speaks with a non-American accent, so putting US and American first just makes the article look silly. 98.28.68.59 (talk) 15:36, 15 January 2011 (UTC)

Would you prefer British-American? It would seem indicative of dual citizenship to me, and I'd find either version acceptable, but am willing to be overruled. One's accent does not define their nationality though, and saying someone is "mostly British" would be rather non-encyclopedic. Doniago (talk) 14:05, 18 January 2011 (UTC)

I liked American-British, mostly because he was American first... (to put it that way). All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 18:18, 18 January 2011 (UTC)

How was he American first? He was born to an American and a British parent meaning he held dual nationality from the moment he was born. 78.105.154.28 (talk) 22:18, 22 January 2011 (UTC)

I've never heard of American-British either and it sounds awkward. See British Americans. Wikifan12345 (talk) 23:29, 22 January 2011 (UTC)

The primary definition given under British American is "British Americans are citizens of the United States whose ancestry originates wholly or partly in Great Britain", which isn't really what we're getting at here (i.e. Dual citizen). All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 23:31, 22 January 2011 (UTC)

Okay, well perhaps English-American is a better alternative? This is consistent with Christopher Hitchens. Wikifan12345 (talk) 23:44, 22 January 2011 (UTC)

English American says the same thing as British American, "English Americans are citizens of the United States whose ancestry originates wholly or partly in England". The debate doesn't seem to be over "British" vs. "English". It seems to be over whether he should be called "British-American" or "American-British". (if we use Hitchens as a model, it would be "American-British", since Hitches was born in the U.K. and later moved to the U.S., the vice versa of Garfield). All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 00:11, 23 January 2011 (UTC)

I've just never heard of American-British people. It's not a term I'm familiar with. Can we find a source that describes Garfield as American-British? Wikifan12345 (talk) 04:36, 23 January 2011 (UTC)

There are a lot of random web sources that describe him as "American-British" or as "British-American". Most of those were just copied from various versions of this Wikipedia page. I wouldn't really call "American-British" a term, or if I would, I would only in the sense I'd call "Irish-Italian" or "French-Dutch" a term (if someone was a dual citizen of those countries); you probably haven't heard of "French-Dutch" people either, but somebody could be one. Another wording that could be used is "American and British" (or "British and American"). That might convey the dual citizenship aspect better. All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 05:07, 23 January 2011 (UTC)

Just in the same way Chinese-American can describe an American born in China, American-British is a Briton born in America, it is not making up a new word and it's used on other articles in Wikipedia. British-American or English-American is plain wrong for the reasons others have stated. Zarcadia (talk) 13:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)

It goes their ethnicity first, "American" Is not an ethnicity. This is just a sad attempt to make him sound more American then english —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.130.142.135 (talk) 20:55, 11 February 2011 (UTC)

We're not talking about ethnicity, we're talking about nationality. Ethnicity shouldn't be in the intro anyway. All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 19:51, 20 February 2011 (UTC)

I think calling him an American born British actor makes most sense. 87.194.162.141 (talk) 14:27, 19 February 2011 (UTC)

When I look at the article American English, the page is about the language. When I look at the article English American is about people, ethnicity, nationality among others. In my opinion what makes sense is English American, regardless of which of the two countries he born. 187.63.95.129 (talk) 15:40, 12 August 2011 (UTC)

The dash is important. The term English American is constructed in such as way that the first word describes the second. The dominant word is American and the first word describes that. This term is not suitable in this case. Adding a dash to make it English-American makes it a very different term. Once you add the dash you simply have two equal words conjoined and English-American is as valid as American-English. English American is never suitable as Garfield is not solely an American. He is English AND is American. Sue De Nimes (talk) 07:54, 7 July 2012 (UTC)

Agree with 87.194.162.141. "American-born English actor" seems the most objectively accurate without making claims tilting to one side or the other.--Tenebrae (talk) 16:05, 7 July 2012 (UTC)

Why would it be the most objectively accurate? The sentence "American-born English" implies that he was born in America but is no longer American (just English). However, he is still American, legally speaking (and through occasional self-identification, if that has any bearing). All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 16:14, 7 July 2012 (UTC)

How about "Andrew Garfield is an actor holding dual American and British citizenship"? Sue De Nimes (talk) 11:50, 9 July 2012 (UTC)

Nothing wrong with that. It sounds like it could work. All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 15:28, 9 July 2012 (UTC)

Why don't you just leave it as British-American? Other articles have used this format that have similar issues. Mythical Curse (talk) 14:51, 8 August 2012 (UTC).

For a long time, it was "American-British", not "British-American"; the second one never got consensus. However, I think what is in the article now is similar to other cases, like Natalie Portman and Daniel Day-Lewis (especially Day-Lewis, which was very contentious). All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 20:02, 8 August 2012 (UTC)

I just prefer the way it is currently written. AdabowtheSecond (talk) 02:13, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

Usually the term is 'Anglo-American', I'll update the lede Twobells (talk) 15:20, 22 October 2012 (UTC)

You should reach consensus here before making any article text changes on this topic. As for the term "Anglo-American", I don't personally think it is helpful; according to Anglo-American, the term is "often used in legal, economic and political writing to refer to those countries that have similar legal systems that are generally based on the English common law". It may also refer to "English American, American person of English heritage, origin, or background", which isn't really what the article is trying to say. All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 19:54, 22 October 2012 (UTC)

Main image

Image left or right. See difference

I was wondering if we could change the image to the one on the right. In the left/current image he looks drowsy, tired and under the influence of marijuana. In the right he just looks adorable, smart, endearing, he looks better and you have a good view of his magnificent hair, his hair is so perfect in the image, the image is more complimentary in my opinion. Take a look at the article with the image. It is fitting. Thoughts? AdabowtheSecond (talk) 16:18, 3 August 2012 (UTC)

I just barely prefer the second image, mostly because I'm not used to it yet. We need a better picture in general. All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 04:48, 4 August 2012 (UTC)

The problem there is no a better picture in general, all the best images from Comic-Con 2011 and these are the remaining images:

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I am of the opinion is the first and second, there is nothing wrong with them. --M.Sunshine (talk) 05:03, 4 August 2012 (UTC)

"I am of the opinion is the first and second" - What is the meaning of this? All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 05:36, 4 August 2012 (UTC)

I mean my opinion, is to put the left or right picture in Infobox. Thanks. --M.Sunshine (talk) 06:29, 4 August 2012 (UTC)

But we have two sets of left and right pictures? And which of the two? The left? The right? Either is fine? All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 06:34, 4 August 2012 (UTC)

I think currently the big picture to right (thus #2) which I'm suggesting is best choice and best picture we have right now, out of the other head shots. We need a new image that said I've been on Flickr asking photographers to license under Creative Commons (thats how I get all my images). But for now its most definitely more flattering then all the other pictures. #3/4 are taking a step backward he looks like doctor evil's son in 3 and in 4 it looks like he just farted and in 1 he looks high. AdabowtheSecond (talk) 16:02, 4 August 2012 (UTC)

So image #2 then until a better can be found AdabowtheSecond (talk) 01:26, 5 August 2012 (UTC)

Sure. All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 03:31, 5 August 2012 (UTC)

Are these all the images available on him? All of them look horrible, to be honest. Statυs (talk) 05:42, 5 August 2012 (UTC)

Well for now, I think #2 is actually pretty good AdabowtheSecond (talk) 13:44, 5 August 2012 (UTC)

Excellent article expansion. All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 19:58, 5 August 2012 (UTC)

Thanks ever since I saw Spider-Man, I watched pretty much all his previous work and he is an amazing actor, I felt needed a sectio to sum up his acting :). I just asked this Spanish photographer on Flickr if he could license his set under creative commons. See set on Flickr. I really hope the person obliges its from the Spider-Man premiere in Madrid, Spain. Although it would work better if I sent him a message in Spanish does anyone know how to write Spanish I think he'll oblige easier if I ask him in his mother language. AdabowtheSecond (talk) 03:27, 6 August 2012 (UTC)

You could always use Google Translate - here. All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 08:45, 6 August 2012 (UTC)

I got an editor of Spanish Wikipedia to translate, fingers crossed AdabowtheSecond (talk) 15:09, 6 August 2012 (UTC)

I don't think were getting the images. He still hasn't responded although I can see he is active on the website. AdabowtheSecond (talk) 15:06, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

You could ask somebody else? All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 17:14, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

I'm going to try although the problem with Garfield he is an actor and isn't easily photographed and most of the time its by an professional photographer at premiers who earn their living doing so, they aren't so easily on giving up their images to an irreversible Creative Commons license. 21:28, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

I have messaged 5 different photographers on the site, lets pine that at least one of them obliges. AdabowtheSecond (talk) 02:08, 10 August 2012 (UTC)

This set, is the best I found in terms of quality. AdabowtheSecond (talk) 03:13, 10 August 2012 (UTC)

Nothing so far AdabowtheSecond (talk) 00:10, 18 August 2012 (UTC)

Mila Kunis

If Garfield is English-American, how come Mila Kunis is soley American? That doesn't make sense. — Preceding unsigned comment added by SamGallagherWright (talk • contribs) 20:37, 27 September 2012 (UTC)

What does that have to do with anything? You can take that up on the Mila Kunis entry.(67.234.173.232 (talk) 19:12, 25 November 2012 (UTC))

Shalom Life's opinion

Should we include Shalom Life's, a Canadian Jewish website, opinion of Garfield in the article; In April 2012, Shalom Life ranked him Number 8 on its list of “the 50 most talented, intelligent, funny, and gorgeous Jewish men in the world."

While User:Epeefleche, who added the statement, said that the website's notability isn't an issue and that "such lists -- if properly attributed to the source, are appropriate in wp articles", I think the website's notability is problematic and don't consider the statement to be encyclopedic material. As we hit a wall in our discussion, we need to gather consensus. Please opine. — Robin (talk) 13:35, 6 May 2013 (UTC)

I was asked to offer an opinion on this. I'm not familiar with the source being disputed. If no consensus can be reached here then I recommend taking the matter to the neutral point of view noticeboard. Doniago (talk) 14:25, 6 May 2013 (UTC)

• Support inclusion. True, Robin conflated the issue of notability and that of whether the source is an RS (which is the relevant issue; it matters not whether the media is "notable" -- that is an entirely different issue). It is clearly an RS -- if it were not an RS, I would agree with not including it. We routinely reflect such types of statements from RSs on wp.--Epeefleche (talk) 15:09, 6 May 2013 (UTC)

Infobox image deletion warning

Existing infobox image is nominated for deletion here. Interested users may contest deletion. neo (talk) 06:20, 11 May 2013 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 16 June 2018

Andrew Garfield (Spider-Man) (talk) 11:57, 16 June 2018 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Sam Sailor 12:11, 16 June 2018 (UTC)