Rhys Ifans Biography

Fast Facts

• Became a patron of the Living Paths Society in 2012
• Studied at the Welsh language secondary school Ysgol Maes Garmon and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
• Made his on-screen debut on television in series like "Spatz" and "Nightshift․"
• Quote: "I work hard and I party hard․ When I go to work, I know what I am doing and I do it to the best of my abilities․ When I party, I take exactly the same rule book with me․"
• Quote: "I'm a factory-floor actor․ I learn the lines, I get there on time․ I don't sit around with other actors and talk about the pain and the magic of acting․ I'd rather just go down the pub․"
• Has provided vocals for the bands Super Furry Animals and The Peth
• Best known for portraying the characters Spike in the 1999 film "Notting Hill" and Jed Parry in 2004's "Enduring Love․"