Quick Info
| Profession | Actor and musician |
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| Nationality | Welsh |
| Date of Birth | 22/07/1967 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Rhys Ifans
28/10/2026
Rhys Ifans publicly backed Wrexham's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, joining other Welsh celebrity ambassadors such as Matthew Rhys, Ruth Jones and Siân Phillips. The bid is being prepared ahead of a visit by competition judges at the end of November 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name at Birth | Rhys Owain Evans |
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| Summary | Welsh actor and musician known for character roles in films and television, and for a BAFTA-winning performance as Peter Cook in Not Only But Always. |
| Language | Welsh is his first language |
| Raised | Ruthin, North Wales |
| Known As | Rhys Ifans |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Training | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
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Personal Life
| Residence | London |
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Relationships & More
| Former Partner | Anna Friel (2011-2014) |
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Family
| Brother | Llŷr Ifans (actor) |
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| Mother | Beti-Wyn Evans (nursery school teacher) |
| Father | Eurwyn Evans (primary school teacher) |
Career
| Started Acting | Youth acting schools at Theatr Clwyd, then Welsh-language television |
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| Theatre | Donmar Warehouse productions; Fool in King Lear at the Old Vic (2016); Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird at the Gielgud Theatre (from 2020) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was the frontman of Welsh rock bands Super Furry Animals and The Peth | |
| 2. Starred alongside his real-life brother in the film Twin Town (1997) | |
| 3. Left Wales at 18 to study acting in London | |
| 4. Publicly backed Wrexham's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029 |
