Luke Evans is a Welsh actor and singer who transitioned from a successful stage career in London's West End, with roles in productions like Rent, Miss Saigon, and Piaf, to film. His breakthrough came with the 2010 Clash of the Titans remake. He subsequently starred in action and thriller films such as Immortals, The Raven, and The Three Musketeers. He is also slated to appear in the 2026 Broadway production of The Rocky Horror Show.
April 1979: Birth of Luke Evans
In April 1979, Luke George Evans was born. He is a Welsh actor and singer.
April 1979: Luke Evans' Birth
On Easter Sunday, April 15, 1979, Luke George Evans was born in Pontypool and raised in Aberbargoed, Wales, as the only child of Yvonne and David Evans.
1997: Moved to Cardiff and Studied Singing
In 1997, at age 17, Luke Evans moved to Cardiff and studied with singing coach Louise Ryan.
2000: Starred in West End Productions
From 2000 to 2008, Luke Evans starred in West End productions including La Cava, Taboo, Rent, Miss Saigon and Avenue Q, as well as fringe shows in London and at the Edinburgh Festival.
2000: Graduation from London Studio Centre
In 2000, Luke Evans graduated from London Studio Centre.
2008: Starred in West End Productions
From 2000 to 2008, Luke Evans starred in West End productions including La Cava, Taboo, Rent, Miss Saigon and Avenue Q, as well as fringe shows in London and at the Edinburgh Festival.
2008: Stage Role in Small Change and Piaf
In 2008, Luke Evans played Vincent in Small Change at the Donmar Warehouse and played Yves Montand in Piaf.
2009: First Film Role in Clash of the Titans
In 2009, at age thirty, Luke Evans landed his first film role, playing Apollo in the 2010 remake Clash of the Titans.
2010: Appeared in Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, Robin Hood, and Tamara Drewe
In 2010, Luke Evans appeared in Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, Robin Hood, and Tamara Drewe.
2010: Film Breakthrough with Clash of the Titans
In 2010, Luke Evans had his film breakthrough in the remake of Clash of the Titans.
2011: Roles in The Three Musketeers, Immortals, and No One Lives; Filming The Hobbit
In 2011, Luke Evans played Aramis in The Three Musketeers, Zeus in Immortals, shot No One Lives, and began filming The Hobbit.
2011: Portrayed DI Craig Stokes in Blitz
In 2011, Luke Evans portrayed DI Craig Stokes in Blitz.
2011: Cast in Immortals and The Three Musketeers
In 2011, Luke Evans was cast in the action and thriller film Immortals and The Three Musketeers.
2013: Played Owen Shaw in Fast & Furious 6
In 2013, Luke Evans played the antagonist Owen Shaw in Fast & Furious 6.
2013: Starred in Fast & Furious 6 and The Hobbit
In 2013, Luke Evans starred as Owen Shaw in Fast & Furious 6 and played Bard the Bowman in The Hobbit.
June 2014: Joined the Cast of High-Rise
In June 2014, Luke Evans joined the cast of the film High-Rise.
2014: Dated Jon Kortajarena
Between 2014 and 2016, Luke Evans dated actor and model Jon Kortajarena.
2014: Portrayed Dracula in Dracula Untold
In 2014, Luke Evans portrayed the vampire Dracula in the film Dracula Untold.
January 2015: Exited The Crow Reboot
In January 2015, Luke Evans officially exited The Crow reboot to pursue other projects.
2016: Dated Jon Kortajarena
Between 2014 and 2016, Luke Evans dated actor and model Jon Kortajarena.
2016: Appeared in The Girl on the Train
In 2016, Luke Evans appeared in the thriller film The Girl on the Train.
2017: Played Gaston in Beauty and the Beast
In 2017, Luke Evans played the villainous role of Gaston in Disney's live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast.
2017: Starred in Beauty and the Beast and Professor Marston and the Wonder Women
In 2017, Luke Evans portrayed Gaston in Disney's Beauty and the Beast and William Moulton Marston in Professor Marston and the Wonder Women.
2018: Lead Role in The Alienist
From 2018, Luke Evans played a lead role as John Schuyler Moore in Seasons 1 and 2 of The Alienist until 2020.
November 2019: Release of Debut Album "At Last"
On November 22, 2019, Luke Evans released his debut album, At Last.
November 2019: Released Debut Album
On November 22, 2019, Luke Evans released his debut studio album, At Last.
November 2019: Starred in Midway
On November 8, 2019, Luke Evans starred in Roland Emmerich's war movie Midway.
2020: Starred in The Pembrokeshire Murders
In 2020, Luke Evans starred in the three-part miniseries The Pembrokeshire Murders.
2021: Main Role in Nine Perfect Strangers
In 2021, Luke Evans had a main role in the Hulu drama series Nine Perfect Strangers.
2021: Relationship with Fran Tomas
Since 2021, Luke Evans has been in a relationship with Fran Tomas.
2022: Roles in Pinocchio and Echo 3
In 2022, Luke Evans played the Coachman in Disney's live-action remake of Pinocchio and starred in the black ops military series Echo 3.
2024: Publication of Memoir "Boy from the Valleys: My Unexpected Journey"
In 2024, Luke Evans' memoir, "Boy from the Valleys: My Unexpected Journey", was published by Ebury Books.
2026: Broadway Debut in The Rocky Horror Show
In 2026, Luke Evans is set to make his Broadway debut as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in a revival of The Rocky Horror Show.
2026: The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway
In 2026, Luke Evans will be in The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway.
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