Luke Evans

Luke Evans
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Luke Evans
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(46 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Pontypool, Wales, U.K.
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6'0 ft ()
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174 lb (79 kg)
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Biography of Luke Evans

Luke Evans is a British theater and film actor who showcased his talent in films like "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug," "Fast & Furious," "Dracula" and the musical "Beauty and the Beast." He openly talks about his homosexuality and supports the LGBT community. Net worth: $10 million.
The theater and cinema actor Luke Evans
The theater and cinema actor Luke Evans

Childhood and Teenage Years

Luke Evans was born in the city of Pontypool in the southeast of Wales, into a working-class family of a builder and a cleaner. Luke's parents were members of the religious organization "Jehovah's Witnesses" and raised their son according to the strict principles of their faith. Despite all their efforts, the boy did not share their religious views, and by the age of 16 became an atheist.
Luke Evans' childhood was spent in the city of Pontipool
Luke Evans' childhood was spent in the city of Pontipool
As a teenager, he decided to seriously pursue vocals and began working with a professional teacher. To pay for these lessons, the young man had to work with his father at the construction site and sell shoes in the store after school.
In the photo: Luke Evans with his father
In the photo: Luke Evans with his father
After graduating from high school, he moved to the capital to get a theater education. In 1997, thanks to the support of his vocal teacher Louise Ryan, he won a scholarship from the London Studio Centre. There he honed his vocal and dramatic skills over the next three years.
School photos of Luke Evans
School photos of Luke Evans
After graduating from the studio, he successfully took part in productions of London theaters for eight years, having established himself as a talented and profound dramatic artist. But while his theater career was developing steadily, he wasn't getting film roles. At that time, pretty boys were in demand, whereas Evans never considered himself conventionally handsome. However, by the age of thirty, the situation had changed, and his hour of triumph had finally come.
Luke Evans began his acting career in the theater
Luke Evans began his acting career in the theater

Film career

During one of his performances, a British film studio rep spotted him and offered a small role as Clive Richards in "Sex, drugs and rock and roll," the Ian Dury biopic.
Luke Evans' first role in the movie
Luke Evans' first role in the movie
Next came his role as the sheriff in the adventure film "Robin Hood" starring Russell Crowe. In his next film, the action-packed "Clash of the Titans," the rising actor played the god Apollo.
"The Battle of the Titans": Luke Evans in the role of Apollo
"The Battle of the Titans": Luke Evans in the role of Apollo
After that, major roles came Evans' way thick and fast: he played Zeus in "Immortals" and Aramis in the new "Three Musketeers" adaptation.
Luke Evans as Musketeer Aramis
Luke Evans as Musketeer Aramis
Top Hollywood filmmakers took notice of the young actor, and in 2012 he landed a role in "Fast and Furious." Before that, Evans didn't even know how to drive, but within a year he became so skilled that he performed most of his own stunts.
A screenshot from the movie "Fast and Furious 6"
A screenshot from the movie "Fast and Furious 6"
But his real career breakthrough was landing the role of Bard in "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug," which made him famous worldwide. On the set, Luke met great actors such as Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett.
In the "Hobbit" Luke Evans played the Bard Archer
In the "Hobbit" Luke Evans played the Bard Archer
A year later, another "Hobbit" film featuring Evans was released, and in 2015 the actor appeared in the "Fast and Furious" sequel.

These days Luke is swamped with exciting offers from top film directors. The actor admits he dreams of escaping to visit his parents for a week, just sitting around the table with them in the countryside without internet or cell phones.

According to Zoomboola.com, Spring 2017 saw the premiere of the musical "Beauty and the Beast," Hollywood's adaptation of the beloved Disney fairy tale. The film stars Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, and Luke Evans playing Gaston, the main anti-hero of the story.
Luke Evans and Hugh Jackman's Gaston Sing Off
In addition, Luke Evans promised to appear on the screens at least 4 times in 2018. He played the main roles in the thriller "10X10", the drama "State Like Sleep," the TV series "The Alienist" with Dakota Fanning and Luc Besson's thriller "Anna."
Luke Evans played the anti-hero Gaston
Luke Evans played the anti-hero Gaston

The personal life of Luke Evans

Despite his striking good looks and impressive physique, and despite the heroic characters he's known for playing, Luke Evans isn't married and doesn't date women. The reason is simple: he's openly gay and doesn't feel the need to hide it. He came out early in his career. This doesn't stop him from convincingly playing romantic leads opposite women or portraying heroic straight characters on screen.
Luke Evans is a gay
Luke Evans is a gay
In 2010, Evans was spotted with a woman - his PR manager Holly Goodchild. He later clarified in a Cosmo interview: "You can have many friends without sleeping with them. Some fans still think his coming out was just a PR stunt for a rising actor.
Luke Evans and his boyfriend John Cortacharena
Luke Evans and his boyfriend John Cortacharena
From 2014-2015, Evans dated Spanish model John Cortaharen. He's kept his current relationship status private.

Around May 2018, Evans started dating Victor Turpin. The two made a sweet couple.
Luke Evans and Victor Turpin singing
By February 2020, rumors swirled about Evans' new boyfriend. Fans identified him as Rafael Olarra, a Miami-based art director.
Luke Evans and Rafael Olarra
Luke Evans and Rafael Olarra

Luke Evans Now

Evans has branched out into music. In October 2019, he dropped his debut single 'Love Is A Battlefield,' featured on his first studio album 'At Last' - a 22-track pop collection.
Luke Evans – Love is a Battlefield

Luke Evans: latest news and articles

  • I want to wish more new good and interesting roles to Luke Evans and also to find his love.
    2021-05-17 22:27:53
  • I think such a handsome guy like Luke Evans will make nice every movie!
    2021-04-09 13:01:44
  • It doesn`t matter what preference the man has! I like Luke Evans as an actor and as a human.
    2021-03-24 13:46:38
  • I think with a long hair Luke Evans looks better then with a short hair (like in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug).
    2021-02-25 08:38:34
  • I have mixed feeling to Luke Evans. From one hand he is a talented actor and from the other hand it`s not necessary to say everyone about your orientation.
    2021-02-13 08:56:08
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