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The Human Torch
Background:
"The fact is there's a lot of better actors than I am who are out there and
aren't working, so I'm still trying to come into my own. I think if I thought I
had a distinguishing quality, I think that might be a step in the wrong
direction. I think trying to remain as humble as possible is the best way to aid
that progression with your acting." Chris Evans
Of Irish and Italian descent, actor Chris Evans came to the spotlight while
starring as Jake Wyler in the teen comedy, Not Another Teen Movie (2001, also
starring Chyler Leigh). He later gained more recognition for playing lead roles
in such films as The Perfect Score (with Erika Christensen) and Cellular (both
in 2004). Recently in 2005, Evans starred in the drama films The Orphan King
(played Seth King) and Fierce People (alongside Diane Lane and Donald
Sutherland), as well as being seen in the sci-fi Fantastic Four (portrayed The
Human Torch).
On the personal front, brown-haired, blue-eyed Evans has been involved with 7th
Heaven star, Jessica Biel (Cellular costar), for several years. A source
mentioned that the parted-ways couple recently got back together again.
Vegetarian Cevans
Childhood and Family:
Christopher Robert Evans was born on June 13, 1981, to parents Robert Evans
(dentist) and Lisa Evans (dancer). The second child of the family, Chris has
three siblings, younger sister Shanna and older sister Carly, as well as younger
brother Scott. Born in Sudbury, Massachusetts, Chris later spent his childhood
in Boston.
Chris Evans, nicknamed Cevans, attended Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School.
Because of his interest in acting, he signed up with the Lee Strasberg Theatre
Institute. During his off time, vegetarian Chris loves drawing, working out,
partying, playing with his dog, and playing basketball.
The Perfect Score
Career:
Being encouraged by sister Carly to give acting a try, Chris Evans performed in
local productions of plays like A Midsummer Nights Dreams and A Wrinkle in Time.
After finishing high school, Evans packed for New York and joined a summer
acting class. Shortly after, he landed on television, playing bit parts on the
series Boston Public and The Fugitive.
A motion picture role subsequently arrived in 2000. Evans' big screen debut was
playing the supporting role of Judd in James Allen Bradley's family drama, The
Newcomers, in which he shared the screen with Christopher and Matt McCoy.
Meanwhile, he was seen on the small screen playing character Cary Baston in the
short-lived drama comedy series, Opposite Sex.
Portraying all-American football star Jake Wyler, who makes a foolish bet to
turn ugly duckling Janey (Chyler Leigh) into a prom queen, was Evans' breakout
role. He played the memorable role in Joel Gallen's comedy, Not Another Teen
Movie in 2001. In the next year, he was cast as Adam in Michael M. Robin's TV
movie, Fox's drama mystery Eastwick (alongside Jonathan Bennett and Marcia
Cross) and starred in Eric Ogden's short drama film, The Paper Boy (2003).
Another significant role came in 2004 when Brian Robbins handed him the role of
Kyle, in his crime-comedy, The Perfect Score (opposite Erika Christensen). He
then starred as Ryan in David R. Ellis' crime action Cellular (starring Kim
Basinger).
Recently in 2005, moviegoers can watch Evans portray the lead role of Seth King
in Andrew Wilder's drama, The Orphan King (costarring Alexis Bledel) and costar
with Oscar and Golden Globe nominated actress Diane Lane in Griffin Dunne's
adaptation of Dirk Wittenborn's book, Fierce People. He will also portray one of
the contaminated astronauts, Johnny Storm, who became The Human Torch, in Tim
Story's sci-fi action, Fantastic Four.
As for his upcoming film projects, Evans will join with Ned Bellamy and Jessica
Biel in the drama film, London, in which he will play Syd.
Awards:
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