Luke Evans

Personal context

Summary

Luke Evans is a Welsh actor and singer known for roles in The Hobbit films, Fast & Furious 6, Beauty and the Beast and The Alienist. His screen work ranges from fantasy and action to period drama and contemporary stories. Publicly out as gay since early in his career, he has spoken about LGBTQ visibility and shared how growing up gay in a Jehovah’s Witness family shaped his life; he has said his memoir could inspire young people discovering who they are. He is an ambassador for BAFTA Cymru, supporting wider access to careers in the creative industries.