Artist Luke Evans is a cult actor who has played in the films: The Hobbit, Robin Hood and Dracula. In 2017, he played the role of Gaston in the remake of the popular animated film Beauty and the Beast (Walt Disney).
In addition to the recognized acting talent, Luke has amazing vocal abilities. Combining the career of an artist and a performer of his own songs, he has earned many music awards and creative awards.
British Welsh actor Luke Evans was born on May 15, 1979 in Aberbargoyde. The standard and unremarkable childhood of the future star ended at the age of 17, when the young man moved to Cardiff. In 1997, Luke received a three-year internship award at The London Studio Center.
Within the walls of the famous dance lyceum, the guy studied the basics of classical ballet, modern dance and musical theater. The school, accredited by the English Council of Theater Dance and Music, was able to give the future actor an excellent specialized education.
After graduating in 2000, Luke Evans began to be artistically and professionally active, appearing in many West End productions.
The young man, who embarked on the path of fulfilling his dream of an acting future, became part of the theater group performing the famous performances: "La Cava", "Taboo", "Rent", "Miss Saigon" and "Avenue Q". Luke also attended several fringe shows in London and at the Edinburgh Festival.
Acting career Luke Evans
The active development of Luke's creative talent continued until 2008. At that moment, the artist got the role of Vincent in the play "A Little Change".
Thanks to the work written and staged by the famous director Peter Gil, the young man gained fame and recognition from a wide audience.
Luke Evans in 2009 received an invitation to the first film role in his life. He was called to play the ancient Greek god Apollo in the remake of Clash of the Titans. The film, which hit the big screens in 2010, received a significant amount of positive reviews from both critics and audiences.
The further life of the artist took place at a frantic pace of all kinds of filming. Also in 2010, Luke Evans played the role of Clive in the film Sex, Drugs and Rock'n'roll. Then he played in the film the dishonest guardian of the law "Robin Hood". In 2011, Luke played an inspector (private detective) in the film Blitz. Famous artist Jason Statham worked on its creation.
Then Luke got a role in the project of the famous director Stephen Frears "Tamara Dreve". His partner was Gemma Arterton. The films Flutter (2011) and the Greek epic The Immortals (2011) are the final pictures of a two-year period of incredible activity.
Between 2010 and 2012 Luke Evans took part in the filming of more than 10 films. They were warmly received by critics and moviegoers. The start of his career was more than successful. The track record of the actor was replenished with the films "The Three Musketeers" and "The Crow".
Luke Evans Music Career
Luke Evans developed his vocal abilities from his youth, when he took singing lessons from Louise Ryan. Consciously, the artist began to make music only in 2018, when he recorded his first debut album, At Last. The public heard this album on November 19, 2019. The collection included 12 songs, among which the audience especially liked Changing and Love Is a Battle Field.
His "fans" in 2017, in addition to an excellent game, heard the voice of the actor in the musical "Beauty and the Beast", where Luke played the role of Gaston.
In 2021, the actor and singer plans to tour in honor of his debut album, which is named after the collection of songs of the same name.
World famous Luke Evans
In early 2013, Luke Evans received an invitation to take part in the filming of the sixth part of the Fast and the Furious movie. There he played the main antagonist. Thanks to the 2nd and 3rd parts of the film "The Hobbit", the artist gained even more popularity. The famous trilogy of Peter Jackson has received a great performer for the role of the Bard.
Luke received another significant invitation to star in Dracula in 2014. In the last film, the actor played a major role, showing the main character - Count Vlad Dracula.
Interesting Facts
Actor Luke Evans played two Greek gods in his life - Apollo in the movie "Clash of the Titans" and Zeus in the remake of "The Immortals".
In 2013, the artist became the main contender for the role of Tom Buchanan in The Great Gatsby. However, the performer could not participate in the project, which was very popular.
The film Rent remixed is the debut of the actor as a performer of his own songs. For the film, Luke Evans played 8 tracks, each of which is used in the final version of the work.
In 2017, Luke Evans received an invitation to play the role of Gaston in the remake of Beauty and the Beast. After much deliberation, the artist decided to play the iconic antagonist. He was able to make such a decision only after watching the original cartoon, released in 1991.
Actor Luke Evans is a good-natured and very pleasant person who devotes a significant amount of time to his "fan" community. He calls fans of acting talent Luketeers (by analogy with the film "Three Musketeers").
Luke Evans personal life
It must have come as a shock to many that actor Luke Evans is gay. According to the artist, throughout his life he never hid his homosexuality. While living in London, Luke was open about his orientation. By the way, for the first time a wide audience learned about this back in 2002, after the artist gave an interview to The Advocate.
