Luke Evans

Luke Evans is a Welsh actor and singer whose career spans London's West End, Hollywood films, television, and Broadway. Evans began his career on stage, performing in London's West End productions of "Taboo," "Rent," "Miss Saigon," and "Piaf" before transitioning to film. His first film audition was at age 30, leading to his debut as Apollo in the remake of "Clash of the Titans."

Following his film debut, Evans was cast in action and thriller films including "Immortals," "The Raven," and "The Three Musketeers." He starred as antagonist Owen Shaw in "Fast & Furious 6" and played Bard the Bowman in Peter Jackson's adaptation of "The Hobbit." Evans also portrayed Dracula in "Dracula Untold." His ability to take on both heroic and villainous roles has established him as a versatile leading actor in major studio productions.

Evans expanded his range with roles in film and television, including Gaston in Disney's live-action adaptation of "Beauty and the Beast," psychologist William Moulton Marston in "Professor Marston and the Wonder Women," John Schuyler Moore in "The Alienist," Wade McClusky in "Midway," and the Coachman in Disney's "Pinocchio." He also appeared in the Hulu drama series "Nine Perfect Strangers" and starred in the military series "Echo 3." In addition to acting, Evans has released two studio albums, "At Last" and "A Song For You," the latter reaching the top five in the UK charts.

Evans returned to the stage in the play "Backstairs Billy" at the Duke of York's Theatre in London's West End. His memoir, "Boy from the Valleys: My Unexpected Journey," published by Ebury Books, details his childhood, family background, early singing competitions, and his path to a career in acting and music. Evans has spoken openly about overcoming challenges related to shyness and bullying, and how his determination to pursue singing shaped his life.

Evans made his Broadway debut in "The Rocky Horror Show," earning a Tony Award nomination. He has also co-starred in the action-thriller film "Bear Country" and joined the Amazon Prime Video series "Criminal" in a lead role. Evans was recognized as Man of the Year at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, reflecting his professional achievements and his impact as one of Hollywood's most prominent openly gay leading men. His career highlights his contributions to film, television, theater, and music, and his influence within the entertainment industry.