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Yes, Andrew Garfield, known for his roles in Hollywood, including portraying Spider-Man, did indeed have an appearance in the popular British sci-fi series “Doctor Who.”
Garfield appeared in the two-part storyline titled “Daleks in Manhattan/Evolution of the Daleks,” which was part of the third season of Doctor Who. He played the character Frank, seen in 1930s era clothing, in these episodes.
The storyline involves the Tenth Doctor, played by David Tennant, landing in 1930s New York during the construction of the Empire State Building. Garfield’s character, Frank, hailing from Texas and dwelling in New York during The Depression, assists the Doctor and his friends in thwarting the Daleks’ plan to conquer Earth. Despite not entirely understanding the Daleks’ scheme, Frank proves to be a brave and valuable ally in the Doctor’s endeavors.
This appearance by Garfield on Doctor Who preceded his iconic portrayal of Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man series, adding an interesting precursor to his future role as Spider-Man.
Given Doctor Who’s history of casting former guest actors in more significant roles later on in the series, some fans have entertained the idea of Andrew Garfield possibly playing the Doctor in a major Doctor Who movie produced by Disney. However, as of now, this is purely speculative and not officially confirmed.
For those interested in watching Andrew Garfield’s episodes on Doctor Who, they are available for streaming on Max.