Rhys Ifans

Birth Name:

Rhys Owain Evans

Birth Place:

Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

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․"

2000BAFTA Film Award - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Supporting Actor - Comedy/Romance:Nominated
2000Golden Satellite Award - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
2005BAFTA TV Award - Best Actor:Winner
2005Empire Award - Best British Actor:Nominated
2005Emmy - Best Performance by an Actor:Nominated
2010Best ActorWinner
2011Irina Palm - Worst British Actor:Nominated
2012Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Villain:Nominated
2015BAFTA Cymru Award - Best Actor (Yr Actor Gorau):Nominated
2023BAFTA Cymru Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2025BAFTA Cymru Award - Best Actor (Yr Actor Gorau):Nominated

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