Chris Evans Biography

(Portraying the Marvel Comics Character of Captain America)

Birthday: June 13, 1981 (Gemini)

Born In: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Christopher Robert "Chris" Evans is an American actor and filmmaker, best known for portraying superhero roles, such as Captain America in the ‘Marvel Cinematic Universe’ (MCU) and the Human Torch in the ‘Fantastic Four’ film franchise. Although he has also tried his hands at playing dramatic and romantic roles, it is his superhero roles which earn him the most acclaim. Starting his career as a model, he soon ventured into television and played minor roles in a few series. His film career too started at around the same time his television career took off. Initially he was able to get only supporting role in movies, but being the sincere guy that he is, he portrayed each of roles with the utmost dedication irrespective of the screen time he was allotted. His determination soon paid off and he soon found himself portraying the Human Torch in ‘Fantastic Four’ which established his reputation as a credible actor. His career touched greater heights when he was offered the title role in ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ in which he once again proved his mettle. After several years of a successful acting career, Evans has also ventured into direction.

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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Christopher Robert Evans

Age: 43 Years, 43 Year Old Males

Family:

father: Robert Evans

mother: Lisa

siblings: Carly Evans (Sister), Scott Evans (Brother)

Born Country: United States

Actors American Men

Height: 6'0" (183 cm), 6'0" Males

Notable Alumni: Lee Strasberg Theatre And Film Institute, Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School

Ancestry: Italian American, Irish American, German American

City: Boston

U.S. State: Massachusetts

More Facts

education: Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute

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    What are some of Chris Evans' most popular movie roles?

    Some of Chris Evans' most popular movie roles include Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Johnny Storm in "Fantastic Four," and Nick Gant in "Push."

  • 2

    How did Chris Evans prepare for his role as Captain America?

    Chris Evans prepared for his role as Captain America by undergoing a rigorous physical training regimen and adhering to a strict diet to achieve the superhero physique required for the role.

  • 3

    Has Chris Evans directed any movies?

    Yes, Chris Evans made his directorial debut with the film "Before We Go," in which he also starred alongside Alice Eve.

  • 4

    What other interests does Chris Evans have besides acting?

    In addition to acting, Chris Evans is known for his passion for political activism and philanthropy. He has used his platform to raise awareness on various social and political issues.

  • 5

    How did Chris Evans feel about saying goodbye to the character of Captain America?

    Chris Evans has expressed mixed feelings about saying goodbye to the character of Captain America, stating that while it was emotional, he felt grateful for the opportunity to portray such an iconic superhero.

Childhood & Early Life
Chris Evans was born on June 13, 1981 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. to Lisa (née Capuano) and Robert Evans. His mother worked as an artistic director at the Concord Youth Theater while his father is a dentist. He has two sisters, Carly and Shanna, and a brother, Scott. He is of mixed ancestry.
He attended the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School where he often participated in school stage productions. His portrayal of the character Leontes in ‘The Winter's Tale’ earned him much praise from his drama teacher. His acting experience in school plays convinced him to pursue a career in this field. His mother’s job at a youth theater also influenced his choice of a career.
After graduating from high school, he moved to New York City and attended classes at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
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Career
Chris Evans started his career as a model for "Tyler" in Hasbro's board game ‘Mystery Date’ in 1999. Though it was a small beginning, his friends encouraged him and prodded him to start auditioning for television roles and films.
He began auditioning for small screen roles and made an appearance as a guest actor on the CBS series ‘The Fugitive’ in 2000. He played the son of a small-town sheriff in an episode called ‘Guilt’.
Soon Evans ventured into films as well. Initially he played small roles in low-budget movies like ‘Cherry Falls’ (2000) and ‘The Newcomers’ (2000) before getting more substantial roles.
In 2001, he bagged his first major movie, ‘Not Another Teen Movie,’ a teen comedy film directed by Joel Gallen. He played the role of Jake Wyler, a handsome and talented football star in the movie which proved to be a commercial hit despite getting negative reviews from critics.
The success of this movie led to many interesting offers for the young actor and he got lead roles in films such as ‘The Perfect Score’, and ‘Cellular.’ Not wanting to be typecast in “chocolate boy” roles, he played a sinister character in Dirk Wittenborn's ‘Fierce People’ and a drug addict in the independent film ‘London'.
In 2005, he played his first superhero role. Cast as the superhero the Human Torch in the film adaptation of the comic book ‘Fantastic Four,’ he portrayed the role so convincingly that it did not take him long to become a much beloved actor of the comic book loving masses. He reprised his role in the 2007 sequel ‘Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer'.
In 2008, Chris Evans appeared in ‘Street Kings’ as Detective Paul Diskant and in ‘The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond’ by Jimmy Dobyne. The next year, he portrayed the character of Nick Grant in ‘Push,’ a science fiction action-thriller film directed by Paul McGuigan.
The decade of the 2010s started on a very positive note for the actor. In 2010, he did two movies, ‘The Losers’ and ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.’ The following year, he bagged the role of Steve Rogers / Captain America in the superhero flick ‘Captain America: The First Avenger,’ which proved to be a big hit.
He reprised his role as Captain America in ‘The Avengers’ in 2012. This film was a massive commercial hit and raked in over $1 billion worldwide! The resounding success of this film established Chris Evans as the quintessential Marvel comics superhero.
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Having enjoyed much success as an actor, he ventured into direction as well with the romantic comedy ‘Before We Go’ in 2014, in which he also starred. The film was premiered at the special presentations section of the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival.
In 2015, he reprised the role of Steve Rogers / Captain America in two movies, ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ and ‘Ant-Man’, appearing in the latter in an uncredited cameo.
By the mid-2010s, Chris Evans had become almost synonymous with the character of Steve Rogers / Captain America. In 2016, he once again played the same role in ‘Captain America: Civil War.’
He is also slated to reprise the role in the upcoming films ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ (to be released in 2018) and an untitled Avengers film scheduled for a 2019 release.
Major Works
Chris Evans is best known for portraying the Marvel Comics character of Steve Rogers / Captain America in the films in the Avengers movie franchise. He first played the character in the 2011 film ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ and has since reprised the role many times. It was his association with the character that made Evans a much popular figure and a household name in America.
Awards & Achievements
In 2011, Chris Evans won the Scream Award for Best Superhero for his role in the film ‘Captain America: The First Avenger'.
In 2015, he won the People's Choice Awards for Favorite Action Movie Actor for his role in the movie ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier'.
Love Life
Chris Evans started dating Jenny Slate in 2016. Their relationship, however, was short-lived and they split up in 2017.
Facts About Chris Evans

Chris Evans has a pet dog named Dodger, who he frequently shares adorable photos of on social media.

He is a talented tap dancer and has showcased his skills on various talk shows.

Chris Evans is known for his love of board games and often hosts game nights with friends.

He is a self-proclaimed fan of Disney movies and has voiced characters in several animated films.

In addition to his acting career, Chris Evans is passionate about philanthropy and has supported various charitable causes over the years.

Awards

MTV Movie & TV Awards
2013 Best Fight The Avengers (2012)

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