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Luke Evans Biography

Birth Name:Luke Evans

Birth Place:Pontypool, Wales, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Has served as an ambassador for the charitable organization Save the Children
  • Was nominated for the Evening Standard Award for Best Newcomer for his performance in "Small Change․"
  • Graduated from London Studio Centre
  • Became interested in acting after winning singing and performance competitions as a teenager
  • Started out acting in the West End production of "La Cava․"
  • Quote: "[On love] "Ultimately, I want contentment․ I think contentment is one of the hardest things to attain in life․""
  • Was in contention for the role of Tom Buchanan in "The Great Gatsby․"

Awards

  • 2014Hollywood Award-Best Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2014CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
  • 2014Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor in a Mini-Series: nominated
  • 2015British Independent Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2016National Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2017MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Duo: nominated
  • 2017Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Villain: winner
  • 2017Teen Choice Award-Choice: Hissy Fit: nominated