Luke Evans is a well-known United Kingdom actor and singer. He began his career on the stage, performing in shows such as Rent, Miss Saigon, and Piaf before appearing in the 2010 remake of Clash of the Titans. In the superhit film Fast & Furious 6, he played the main antagonist, Owen Shaw, and in the film adaptation of The Hobbit, he played Bard the Bowman.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Luke Evans |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Luke George Evans |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 43 years old |
| Birth Date: | 15 April 1979 |
| Birth Place: | Pontypool, United Kingdom |
| Nationality: | British |
| Height: | 1.83 m |
| Weight: | 85 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Gay |
| Marital Status: | In a relationship |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | N/A |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | No |
| Dating/Boyfriend (Name): | Yes (Rafael Olarra) |
| Is Luke Evans Gay?: | Yes |
| Profession: | Actor and singer |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $10 million |
Luke Evans Biography
Luke George Evans was born on April 15, 1979, in Pontypool, Wales, to Yvonne and David Evans. Evans is his parent’s only child and was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness. He spent most of his childhood in Aberbargoed, a small Rhymney Valley village.
At the age of 16, he dropped out of school and relocated to Cardiff to study with renowned singing coach Louise Ryan. Evans later received a scholarship to the London Studio Centre, where he graduated in 2000.
Luke Evans Age, Height, Weight
Luke Evans was born on April 15, 1979, and is 43 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.83 meters, and his weight is 85 kilograms.
Career
Luke Evans began his acting career in 2000 when he appeared in Miss Saigon, Rent, La Cava, Avenue Q, and several other West End productions.
In 2008, he received his first significant stage role in Peter Gill’s play Small Change at the Donmar Warehouse. His performance was praised by critics and audiences alike, and he was nominated for the Evening Standard Award for best newcomer. Several casting directors and US agencies later attempted to cast him in their films.
At 30, Evans made his feature film debut as the Greek god Apollo in the 2010 remake Clash of the Titans. The following year, he appeared as Clive in the film Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll and as the Sheriff of Nottingham’s thug in Robin Hood.
He played DI Craig Stokes in the 2011 film adaptation of Ken Bruen’s novel Blitz. He also appeared in the independent film Flutter, directed by Giles Borg. Evans played Aramis in the well-known film The Three Musketeers. He played Zeus, the King of the Gods, in the 2011 Greek epic Immortals.
Evans appeared in Ryuhei Kitamura’s psychological horror film No One Lives. He rose to prominence after playing the roles of Owen Shaw in Furious 6 and Dracula in Dracula Untold. He appeared in the 2014 film High-Rise alongside Tom Hiddleston and Jeremy Irons.
Evans co-starred in the 2016 thriller film The Girl on the Train with Emily Blunt. The following year, he portrayed the villain Gaston in Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast adaptation. He appeared as John Moore in the TNT television series The Alienist in 2018.
Evans’ debut studio album, At Last, was released in November 2019. Later, he co-starred with Patrick Wilson, Mandy Moore, Nick Jonas, Dennis Quaid, and others in Roland Emmerich’s epic war film Midway.
Luke Evans Achievements and Awards
Luke Evans has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his illustrious career. He won the Teen Choice Awards in the category of “Choice Movie: Villain” in 2017 for his performance in the film Beauty and the Beast. In addition, he was named one of GQ’s 50 best-dressed British men.
Evans has been nominated for numerous awards, including the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards, the 2015 British Independent Film Awards, the 2014 Acapulco Black Film Festival, and the 2014 Monte-Carlo Television Festival.
Luke Evans’s Net Worth In 2024
Luke Evans’ net worth is estimated to be more than $10 million as of February 2024. He amassed this enormous fortune through his successful career as a television and film actor.
He has appeared in some commercially successful films, including Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll, Tamara Drewe, The Three Musketeers, No One Lives, Message from the King, State Like Sleep, and many others.
Evans has appeared in over five popular television series and provided the voice of Owen Shaw in the 2013 video game Fast & Furious: Showdown. He also makes a lot of money from brand endorsements, collaborations, and sponsorships.
Luke Evans is one of the world’s most well-known artists. He is very active on social media platforms such as Instagram, with over 2.7 million followers. He also has around 500k Twitter followers.
Luke Evans Relationship
Luke Evans is gay and believes that his personal life has nothing to do with his talent or success in show business. He has managed to keep his private life out of the spotlight and refuses to discuss his sexuality with the press.
