Luke Evans facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Luke Evans
Evans in 2018
Born	Luke George Evans (1979-04-15) 15 April 1979 (age 46) Pontypool, Torfaen, Wales
Alma mater	London Studio Centre
Occupation	Actor singer
Years active	2000–present
Musical career
Genres	Pop soul
Labels	BMG

Luke George Evans (born 15 April 1979) is a Welsh actor and singer. He is famous for playing a wide variety of characters, from heroes and villains to gods. Evans is well-known for his roles as the brave Bard the Bowman in The Hobbit movies and the villainous Gaston in Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast.

Evans began his career performing in popular musicals in London's West End. He later moved into film, appearing in action movies like Fast & Furious 6 and Dracula Untold. He is also a talented singer and has released his own music albums.

Early Life and Education

Luke George Evans was born on April 15, 1979, in Pontypool, Wales. He grew up in the small town of Aberbargoed and was the only child of Yvonne and David Evans. His family raised him as a Jehovah's Witness, but he left the religion at age 16, which was the same time he left school.

When he was 17, Evans moved to Cardiff to study singing with a vocal coach. His talent earned him a scholarship to the London Studio Centre in 1997. He graduated in 2000 and was ready to start his career in acting and singing.

Career

Evans at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con

After graduating, Luke Evans spent eight years starring in famous London musicals. He performed in shows like Rent and Miss Saigon. His work on stage got him noticed by film casting directors.

Breaking into Movies

Evans had his first movie audition when he was 30 years old. His first big film role was playing the Greek god Apollo in the 2010 movie Clash of the Titans. After that, he appeared in several other films. He played Aramis in a new version of The Three Musketeers (2011) and the powerful god Zeus in Immortals (2011).

Major Film Roles

Evans at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival

In 2013, Evans became known to a worldwide audience. He played the main villain, Owen Shaw, in the action movie Fast & Furious 6. He also joined the cast of Peter Jackson's The Hobbit trilogy, playing the heroic archer Bard the Bowman.

A year later, in 2014, he starred as the famous vampire in Dracula Untold. In 2017, he played another famous character, the villain Gaston, in Disney's live-action movie Beauty and the Beast. He starred alongside Emma Watson and Dan Stevens.

His other important roles include playing William Moulton Marston, the creator of Wonder Woman, in Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (2017). He also appeared in the war film Midway (2019) and played the evil The Coachman in Disney's live-action Pinocchio (2022).

Television and Music

Besides movies, Evans has also worked in television. He starred as John Moore in the drama series The Alienist and appeared in the Hulu series Nine Perfect Strangers in 2021.

Evans is also a professional singer. He released his first album, At Last, in 2019. The album features his versions of famous pop and soul songs. He released his second album, A Song for You, in 2022.

Personal Life

Luke Evans is a private person and prefers not to talk about his personal life with the media. He believes that his private life should be kept separate from his acting career. He also works to keep his family out of the spotlight.

Discography

Studio Albums

Soundtrack Albums

Selected Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and Nominations

See also

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