Chris Evans is an American actor and filmmaker best known for his superhero roles as the Captain America in Captain America and Avengers films and Human Torch in Fantastic Four film series. In addition to these roles, he has played lead roles in films like Gifted, Before We Go, Sunshine, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and Snowpiercer.
Contents
Chris Evans Biography
He was born on the 13th of June 1981, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. He’s currently 40 years old.
Birth Name | Christopher Robert Evans |
Nickname | Chris, Cevans |
Date of Birth | June 13, 1981 |
Place of Birth | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Age | 40 years old |
Sun Sign | Gemini |
Profession | Actor, Director |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Irish and Italian |
Family
- Father – G. Robert “Bob” Evans III (Dentist)
- Mother – Lisa Marie (née Capuano) (Artistic Director at the Concord Youth Theater)
- Siblings – Scott Evans (Younger Brother) (Actor), Carly (Older Sister), Shanna (Younger Sister) (English Teacher)
Education
Evans graduated from Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School and later studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
Chris Evans Dating and Love Life
Chris had relationships with actresses Jessica Biel, Christina Ricci, Amy Smart, Minka Kelly, Sandra Bullock, Lucy Pinder, Lily Collins, and Jenny Slate.
Physical Statistics
Height | Feet – 6 feet Centimeters – 183 cm Meters – 1.83 m |
Weight | Kilograms – 88 kg Pounds – 194 lbs |
Body Build | Athletic |
Eye Color | Bluish Green |
Hair Color | Light Brown |
Sexuality | Straight |
Shoe Size | 11 (US) |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Chris Evans’s first credited film appearance was as Judd in the 2000 American family drama film, The Newcomers.
Television Debut
In 2000, Evans played Cary Baston in the American comedy-drama series, Opposite Sex. His performance in the series earned him rave reviews and took him to the limelight.
He made his Broadway debut as Bill in Lobby Hero at the Helen Hayes Theatre.
Famous For
Playing superhero roles as Johnny Storm / Human Torch in Fantastic Four (2005) and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), and Steve Rogers / Captain America in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) The Avengers (2012), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Captain America: Civil War (2016), and Avengers: Infinity War (2018).
Favorite Things
- Food – Pizza
- Music Genre – Classic Rock
- Singer – Michael Jackson
- Movies – Braveheart (1995), Hurlyburly (1998), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001).
- TV Shows – The Simpsons (1989)
Chris Evans Net Worth
As of 2023, Chris Evans has a net worth of $80 million. He lives in Los Angeles and owns a Ferrari among other top-notch cars.
Chris Evans Facts
Chris is good friends with Anthony Mackie, Cobie Smulders, Hayley Atwell, John Krasinski, Chris Hemsworth, Sebastian Stan, and Chris Pratt.
Evans modeled for “Tyler” in Hasbro’s board game Mystery Date in 1999.
He was named among People magazine’s “Hottest Bachelors” in 2006.
Evans was ranked #18 on E! Television’s 2006 101 Sexiest Celebrity Bodies.
In 2011, Chris Evans received the Scream Award for Best Superhero for his role in Captain America: The First Avenger.
In 2015, he won the People’s Choice Awards for Favorite Action Movie Actor for Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
He is a strong supporter of LGBT rights.
Chris Evans has a Bulldog named East, who is also half American and half English.
He initially turned down the role of Captain America as he did not want to get locked into a single long-term project. He signed a six-movie contract with Marvel which ended with the first part Avengers: Infinity War.
He has a great interest in the philosophies of Buddhism.
Evans is a fan of the New England Patriots.