Rhys Ifans (born Rhys Owain Evans; 22 July 1967) is a Welsh actor and musician. In movies, he has played Spike in Notting Hill (1999), Eyeball Paul in Kevin & Perry Go Large (2000), Danny Morgan in Danny Deckchair (2003), Jed Parry in Enduring Love (2004), Xenophilius Lovegood in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010), Howard Marks in Mr. Nice (2010), Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford in Anonymous (2011) and Dr. Curt Connors / The Lizard in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). In 2005, Ifans won a BAFTA Award for his role as Peter Cook in Not Only But Always (2004).[1] He is known on television for roles in Elementary and Berlin Station.
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![]() Ifans in 2011 | |
Born | Rhys Owain Evans 22 July 1967 |
Occupation(s) | Actor, musician |
Years active | 1991–present |
Partner | Anna Friel (2011–2014) |
Relatives | Llŷr Ifans (brother) |
Ifans was born in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. He is a native Welsh speaker. His brother is actor Llŷr Ifans. He dated actress Anna Friel between 2011 and 2014.
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