Tobey Maguire

In middle school, had ambitions to one day become a chef and wanted to take cooking classes; his mother persuaded him to take drama instead. Became friends with Leonardo DiCaprio while guest starring on the TV series Parenthood and later competed with him for the lead role in 1993's This Boy's Life . Lost 25 pounds to play jockey Red Pollard in Seabiscuit . Due to back pain, nearly lost the role of Peter Parker in Spider-Man 2 to Jake Gyllenhaal. Practices yoga and vegetarianism. Became… Show more a vegan in 2009. ~ Rovi

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