Rhys Ifans_
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
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Born
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Occupations
Stage actor, Television actor, Musician, Actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Birthplace
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Welsh
Partners
Sienna Miller, Anna Friel
Sibling
Llŷr Ifans
Residences
London
Education
Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Royal Scottish Academy, Ysgol Maes Garmon
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Welsh < Proto-Indo-European (*Hreth₂-)
Popularity
Tier B -- 84,852 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 28
Year context
Born in 1967 -- Six-Day War in the Middle East; Summer of Love; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 29 years (1996-2025)
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Filmography (43)
AWARDS (2)
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British Academy Film Awards
2005
WON
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British Academy Film Awards
2005
WON
Biography
Rhys Owain Evans (Welsh pronunciation: [r̥ɨːsˈivans]; born 22 July 1967), known as Rhys Ifans, is a Welsh actor. His portrayed roles in Notting Hill (1999), Kevin & Perry Go Large (2000), and Enduring Love (2004), in addition to Xenophilius Lovegood in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows—Part 1 (2010), Dr. Curt Connors / Lizard in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), and Grigori Rasputin in The King's Man (2021). His television roles include Hector DeJean in the Epix thriller series Berlin Station, Mycroft Holmes in the CBS series Elementary, and Otto Hightower in the HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon.
Ifans was also formerly the frontman of the rock bands The Peth and Super Furry Animals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rhys Ifans?
Rhys Ifans is 58 years old, born on .
Where was Rhys Ifans born?
Rhys Ifans was born in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK.
What movies or shows has Rhys Ifans been in?
Rhys Ifans has 43 credits in our database. Notable titles include Inheritance (2025), Venom: The Last Dance (2024), No-No (2024), House of the Dragon (2022), The King's Man (2021).
What is Rhys Ifans known for?
Rhys Ifans is primarily known as an actor. Rhys Owain Evans (Welsh pronunciation: [r̥ɨːsˈivans]; born 22 July 1967), known as Rhys Ifans, is a Welsh actor. His portrayed roles in Notting Hill (1999),…
Where can I find more information about Rhys Ifans?
You can find more about Rhys Ifans on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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