Rhys Ifans(I)
- Actor
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Rhys Ifans was born and raised in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales,
the son of teacher parents, Beti Wyn (Davies) and Eirwyn Evans. He was
educated in two Welsh language schools - Ysgol Pentrecelyn, where his
mother taught, and Ysgol Maes Garmon. During his childhood, Ifans
showed an interest in performing and attended youth acting school. He
went on to train at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
Ifans made his small screen debut as the host of Welsh children's TV
show, Stwnsh. Various roles in theater and Welsh language television
also followed. His breakthrough on the big screen came in the British
hit Twin Town (1997), where he acting
alongside his younger brother Llyr Ifans.
More film success followed, notably as
Hugh Grant's scruffy housemate in
Notting Hill (1999). Other projects
include
Dancing at Lughnasa (1998) ,
Little Nicky (2000),
Enduring Love (2004),
Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007),
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)
and
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012).
In 2004, he played iconic British comedian
Peter Cook in the TV film
Not Only But Always (2004).
His performance earned him an Emmy nomination and a BAFTA award for
Best Actor.
the son of teacher parents, Beti Wyn (Davies) and Eirwyn Evans. He was
educated in two Welsh language schools - Ysgol Pentrecelyn, where his
mother taught, and Ysgol Maes Garmon. During his childhood, Ifans
showed an interest in performing and attended youth acting school. He
went on to train at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
Ifans made his small screen debut as the host of Welsh children's TV
show, Stwnsh. Various roles in theater and Welsh language television
also followed. His breakthrough on the big screen came in the British
hit Twin Town (1997), where he acting
alongside his younger brother Llyr Ifans.
More film success followed, notably as
Hugh Grant's scruffy housemate in
Notting Hill (1999). Other projects
include
Dancing at Lughnasa (1998) ,
Little Nicky (2000),
Enduring Love (2004),
Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007),
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)
and
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012).
In 2004, he played iconic British comedian
Peter Cook in the TV film
Not Only But Always (2004).
His performance earned him an Emmy nomination and a BAFTA award for
Best Actor.