Chris Evans (actor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chris Evans
Evans in 2023
Born	Christopher Robert Evans (1981-06-13) June 13, 1981 (age 44) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1997–present
Works	Full list
Spouse(s)	Alba Baptista ​ (m. 2023)​
Relatives	Scott Evans (brother) Mike Capuano (uncle)
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Christopher Robert Evans (born June 13, 1981) is an American actor. He is famous for playing Captain America in many Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies. These films include Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and Avengers: Endgame (2019). His work in these movies made him one of the highest-paid actors in the world. All of Chris Evans's films have earned over .4 billion worldwide. This makes him one of the highest-earning movie stars ever.

He started his acting journey in TV shows like Opposite Sex in 2000. After appearing in several teen movies, such as Not Another Teen Movie (2001), he became more well-known. He played the Marvel Comics character Human Torch in Fantastic Four (2005) and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007). Evans also appeared in other movies based on comic books and graphic novels, like TMNT (2007), Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), and Snowpiercer (2013).

Beyond superhero roles, Evans has starred in the drama Gifted (2017) and the mystery film Knives Out (2019). He also appeared in the TV miniseries Defending Jacob (2020) and action films like The Gray Man (2022) and Red One (2024). He lent his voice to Buzz Lightyear in Lightyear (2022) and Lucas Lee in the animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023).

In 2014, Evans directed his first movie, the romantic drama Before We Go, where he also acted and produced. He made his Broadway debut in 2018 in the play Lobby Hero. This role earned him a nomination for a Drama League Award.

Early Life and Family

Christopher Robert Evans was born on June 13, 1981, in Boston, Massachusetts. He grew up in the nearby town of Sudbury. His mother, Lisa, is an artistic director, and his father, Bob, is a dentist. His parents separated in 1999.

Chris has two sisters, Carly and Shanna, and a brother, actor Scott Evans. He and his siblings were raised Catholic. Their uncle, Mike Capuano, was a mayor and a U.S. Representative.

As a child, Chris loved musical theater and went to acting camp. He performed in the musical Bye Bye Birdie. He and his siblings also put on shows for their family during Christmases. Chris remembered feeling "at home" when he was on stage. Before his last year of high school, he spent a summer in New York City. There, he took classes at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Chris graduated from Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School in 1999.

Chris Evans' Acting Career

Early Roles in Movies and TV (1997–2004)

Chris Evans's first acting appearance was in a short educational film in 1997. In 1999, he was a model for the "Tyler" character in the board game Mystery Date.

In September 2000, Chris moved to Los Angeles. He made his TV movie debut in The Newcomers, playing a boy who falls in love with a girl. That same year, he had a main role in the TV series Opposite Sex. He also appeared in an episode of The Fugitive.

In 2001, he starred in Not Another Teen Movie, a funny movie that made fun of other teen films. The movie earned $66 million worldwide.

In 2004, Chris had a main role in The Perfect Score. This was a comedy about students trying to steal answers to an exam. Later that year, he co-starred in the action-thriller Cellular. Chris played a college student who had to save a kidnapped woman after getting a random phone call from her. Critics said he was a "charismatic leading man" in this film.

Becoming a Star (2005–2010)

In 2005, Chris Evans starred in the drama Fierce People. He also appeared in London (2005), a romantic drama.

His first superhero role was playing Johnny Storm / Human Torch in Fantastic Four (2005). This movie was based on the Marvel Comic series. It was a big success at the box office. Critics praised Chris for his "charismatic" performance. Two years later, he played Human Torch again in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007).

He voiced Casey Jones in the animated movie TMNT (2007). This film was also a commercial success. Next, he starred in Danny Boyle's science fiction thriller Sunshine (2007). In this movie, he played an astronaut on a dangerous mission to restart the dying sun. He also had a role in the comedy-drama The Nanny Diaries (2007), playing the love interest of Scarlett Johansson's character.

Chris Evans in 2008

In 2008, Chris appeared in the thriller Street Kings with Keanu Reeves. He was also in The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond, a romantic drama. The next year, he appeared in the science fiction thriller Push. In this film, he played a person with superhuman abilities. Chris did his own fight scenes in this movie.

In 2010, Chris Evans appeared in The Losers, another movie based on a comic book. He liked playing his character, Captain Jake Jensen, because he was a fun-loving person. Chris also appeared in Edgar Wright's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010). He played Lucas Lee, one of Ramona Flowers's "evil exes." This movie became a popular cult film.

He starred in the drama Puncture (2011), where he played a young lawyer. The film premiered at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival. Next, Chris was cast in the romantic comedy What's Your Number? (2011) with Anna Faris.

Becoming Captain America and Directing (2011–2017)

In 2010, Chris Evans signed a deal with Marvel Studios to play Steve Rogers / Captain America. He first turned down the role but then accepted after talking with Robert Downey Jr.. Chris found the character fun to play. The first movie was Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). This film was a big success, earning over $370 million worldwide. Critics praised Chris's "confident" performance.

A year later, he played Captain America again in The Avengers. This movie had a large cast including Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, and Jeremy Renner. It was a huge success, earning $1.519 billion and becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time. The Avengers was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. For his last movie of 2012, he played Robert Pronge in the film The Iceman.

Chris then starred in Bong Joon-ho's Snowpiercer (2013). This movie was based on a French graphic novel. The story is about the last people on Earth traveling on a train after a failed attempt to stop global warming. The film was highly praised by critics.

Chris Evans at a press conference for Captain America: The Winter Soldier in 2014

In 2014, Evans starred in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the sequel to Captain America: The First Avenger. In this movie, Captain America teams up with Black Widow and Falcon. They work to uncover a secret plot within the spy agency S.H.I.E.L.D. and face an assassin called the Winter Soldier. Chris trained for three months for this role. The film was very successful, earning $714 million worldwide. Chris said The Winter Soldier was his favorite Marvel film.

In March 2014, Chris Evans said he might act less to focus on directing. That same year, he directed his first movie, the romantic comedy Before We Go. He also starred in it with Alice Eve. The film is about two strangers who meet and form a bond overnight. He also starred in another romantic comedy, Playing It Cool, with Michelle Monaghan. The next year, he played Captain America again in Avengers: Age of Ultron. In 2016, he returned to the role in Captain America: Civil War. Both of these films were huge box office hits.

Evans starred in the family drama Gifted in 2017. He played an uncle fighting for custody of his very smart seven-year-old niece. The film was well-received. In the same year, he was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Later Avengers Films and Other Projects (2018–Present)

In 2018, Chris starred in Avengers: Infinity War. In spring 2019, he appeared in the fourth sequel, Avengers: Endgame. Both films were directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. Chris said that filming Avengers: Endgame was very emotional for him. He even cried on the last day of filming. Avengers: Endgame earned $2.7 billion worldwide.

Chris Evans in 2023

Chris made his Broadway debut in the play Lobby Hero in March 2018. Critics praised his performance. He was nominated for a Drama League Award. In 2019, Evans played an Israeli agent in the Netflix thriller The Red Sea Diving Resort. Later that year, he starred as Ransom Drysdale in Rian Johnson's mystery film Knives Out. This movie was highly praised and earned $309 million worldwide.

In 2020, Evans starred in Defending Jacob, an Apple TV+ crime drama. He played Andy Barber, a lawyer whose son is accused of a crime. Critics praised Chris's performance. He also had a small role in Adam McKay's Netflix comedy, Don't Look Up. In 2022, Chris voiced the main character in the Disney/Pixar animated movie Lightyear. He also starred in the Netflix thriller The Gray Man, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo.

In 2023, Evans starred with Ana de Armas in the Apple TV+ action comedy film Ghosted. ..... He then played Lucas Lee again in the animated TV series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. He also had a small role as Johnny Storm / Human Torch in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). Chris Evans starred with Dwayne Johnson in the action comedy Red One (2024).

Personal Life and Interests

Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson attending the USO Holiday Tour at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, in 2016

Chris Evans follows Buddhism. He is a big fan of the New England Patriots football team. He narrated documentaries about their Super Bowl wins in 2014 and 2016. While filming Gifted in 2015, Chris adopted a dog named Dodger from an animal shelter. .....

Chris Evans married Portuguese actress Alba Baptista on September 9, 2023. They had a private ceremony in Massachusetts.

Chris Evans' Views on Important Topics

Chris Evans has shared his thoughts on various social and political issues. In 2012, he supported same-sex marriage. He said it was wrong for people to be denied civil rights. In 2016, he supported the ban on assault weapons in Massachusetts. He also supported Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election and often spoke out against Donald Trump's presidency. ..... In July 2020, he launched A Starting Point. This website shares short interviews with American politicians. Its goal is to show both Democratic and Republican views on many political topics. In October 2020, Chris helped raise money for Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign.

Helping Others: Philanthropy

Chris Evans supports Christopher's Haven, a charity that helps families with children who have childhood cancer. He has taken part in many fundraisers for this organization. In 2015, he and actor Chris Pratt visited patients at the Seattle Children's Hospital. This visit was part of a bet that raised money for both the hospital and Christopher's Haven.

In May 2020, Chris organized an online fundraiser with his Avengers co-stars. This event helped organizations like Feeding America, Meals on Wheels, World Central Kitchen, and No Kid Hungry. The next year, he won $80,000 for Christopher's Haven in a charity fantasy football tournament with his Avengers co-stars.

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Awards and Nominations

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