Chris Evans
ALL ABOUT CHRIS EVANS
Full Name: Christopher Robert Evans
Nickname: Cevans
Date of Birth: 13 June 1981
Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Relationship: Jessica Biel (actress; born on March 3, 1982; dated 2001-June 2006)
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Bio:
Chris Evans—not to be confused with the British DJ and wild man of the same name—began his acting career in typical fashion: performing in school productions and community theater. But it was his rapid rise to stardom that was unusual. Bitten by the acting bug in the first grade because his older sister, Carly, started performing, Evans followed suit and began appearing in school plays. From there, it was a quick jump to theater camp and later an internship for a casting office—a position he held one summer while living in a hole-in-the-wall in Brooklyn, New York. Once Evans made friends with a few agents on the job, it was a straight shot to television and blockbuster features.
Originally from Framingham, Massachusetts, the Evans family moved to suburban Sudbury when he was 11 years-old. While at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, his obvious talent led others to lavish praise and encouragement on him, particularly his drama teacher, who cited his performance as Leontes in “The Winter’s Tale” as exemplary of his skill. After more school plays and regional theater, he moved to New York and attended the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute. On the advice of friends, he landed an internship at a casting office and befriended a couple of the agents he regularly communicated with—one of whom later took him on as a client. The screen—not the stage—then became his focus; Evans soon began auditioning for feature films and series television.
Evans made one of his first appearances on “The Fugitive” (CBS, 2000-2001), a remake of the 1960’s series and feature film starring Harrison Ford. In the episode “Guilt,” Evans played the son of a small-town sheriff who tries to exact revenge after Dr. Kimble—incognito as a liquor store owner—refuses to sell him and his friends alcohol. After small roles in “Cherry Falls” (2000) and “The Newcomers” (2000)—two unknown low-budget features—Evans appeared in “Boston Public” (Fox, 2000-2004) as a murder suspect. He then appeared in his first major feature, “Not Another Teen Movie” (2001), a tiresome spoof on teen comedies wherein he played a jock who makes a bet that he can turn an unpopular and unkempt girl (Chyler Leigh) into prom queen.
After filming a couple television pilots he was confident would be successful—“Just Married” (2000) and “Eastwick” (2002)—he appeared in another listless teen comedy, “The Perfect Score” (2004), playing an average, ho-hum student who takes part in a plot to steal the SAT test. Hijinks naturally ensue. Then Evans broke through to the Big Time, grabbing the lead in the kidnapping thriller, “Cellular” (2004), a suspenseful B movie with a cheesy gimmick—a random wrong number on his cell phone forces him into a high-stakes race to save an unknown woman’s life. Despite an unassuming performance from Evans and Kim Bassinger as the damsel in distress, “Cellular” failed to break any box office records or please a wide majority of critics.
Evans then prepared himself for superstardom when he signed on to play Johnny Storm—a.k.a. The Human Torch—in “The Fantastic Four” (2005), 20th Century Fox’s long-awaited adaptation of the Marvel comic. Although the film was wildly uneven and disappointing, Evans nearly stole the show with his energetic, unfettered performance.
Trivia:
Read for a role in Cameron Crowe’s “Elizabethtown” but lost out to Orlando Bloom.
He has a dog named East, that is half American bulldog and half English bulldog.
He has two sisters and a younger brother.
Is a vegetarian.
Is of Irish and Italian descent.
Is most like his character Ryan in the movie CELLULAR.
Is a non-smoker and he doesn’t have any vices.
Role models are his parents
Growing up he had a crush on Sandra Bullock
His “Opposite Sex” co-stars referred to him as a ladies man.
Favorite place to vacation: Sudbury, MA
Is not a fan of the beach, he would pick cooler weather over hot any day.
Is afraid of flying.
Was supposed to be in the movies SAVED! and A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT’S DREAM but scheduling conflicts caused him to not be able to star in those films.
Chris and his PERFECT SCORE cast mates would play hours of Marco Polo in the hotel pool during the early morning hours. Scarlett said the games were so intense people would even get wounded.
The two roles he is most proud of are The Orphan King and Cellular.
Did his own stunts in CELLULAR
While filming THE PERFECT SCORE, Chris and his fellow cast mates, including Darius Miles, would play games of H.O.R.S.E. everyday on set.
Values modesty in other people, which he says is hard to find in Los Angeles.
Even with several movies under his name, Chris is still very humble and kind to others.
Scored 1180 on his SATs.
Has a younger sister named Shana, a younger brother named Scott, and an older sister named Carly.
Has signed on to do three Fantastic Four films.
Ranked #18 on E! Television’s 2006 101 Sexiest Celebrity Bodies
Has played the role of boyfriend/ex-boyfriend of real-life girlfriend Jessica Biel twice: once in Cellular (2004) and again in London (2005).
Split with Jessica Biel, his girlfriend of two years [June 2006].
Named one of People Magazine’s “Hottest Bachelors” in 2006.
Quotes:
“If you want to be around in 10 years you’ve got to do something to differentiate yourself from the pack.”
“I’m at a really great place in my career. I don’t have to watch my step yet; I just have to get my name out there. Once it’s out there, it’s up to me to captain the ship to where I want to go.”
“I’m reminded of who I am, who I was, and who I’m supposed to be.” (On what it’s like being home in Boston with his family)
“Anyone who’s had a tattoo knows once you get your first one, as you’re walking out the door, you’re planning the next.”
“It’s made of really thick latex that really does not breathe. It’s a three-man process trying to get in and out of it. And then you don’t want to drink too much water, because taking a leak takes about an hour.” (On the Human Torch suit for “Fantastic Four”)
“I answered phones and got coffee. I was talking to agents all day and one day I said, “I know I’m just a voice on the phone, but I’m also an aspiring actor. Would you mind if I auditioned for you?” One of them let me.” (On how Chris got his break into acting)
“”Orphan King” was very low budget-we didn’t even have trailers. They gave us pieces of wood to change behind.”
“I’ve played a lot of idiot sidekick; girl-crazy, not-too-bright characters, but I think I’m more reserved and a little brighter.
“Johnny is fun to play. Playing any superhero really would’ve been fine by me, but Johnny Storm is particularly fun because he’s a little bit of a hothead. He’s a hotshot.”
“I went to the Top Gun (flight academy) because I wanted to model Johnny after a fighter pilot.”
“I read an article that said, “Fantastic Four is the First Royal Family of comic books. (This film) is the first grouping of superheroes as a family unit, and my costars and I really have a good dynamic. Everyone’s so excited and dedicated.”
“I was pretty young but I remember thinking she was so beautiful. And look at her now.” (Chris on first seeing co-star Kim Basinger in “Batman”)
“I think he’s got a huge career ahead of him. I mean, c’mon - he’s a beautiful-looking guy.” (Kim Basinger on Chris)
“I wouldn’t advise it. Not if you’re trying to take your work seriously and keep your head in the game. Just dont’ do it.” (On working with alongside lovers)
“Animal lovers. When some girls meet a dog, they say, ‘Oh, cute dog.’ Pat. Pat. Others see the dog and drop to their knees to play. If a girl does that, she’s a keeper. “(Chris on his type of girl)
“When I found out I had to take off my shirt in Teen movie, I panicked and hit the gym. I was like, “It’s going to be on film, documented, for my children to see. I can’t be 140 pounds. I need to put on a little bit of muscle.”
“Initally there’d obviously be frustration, but you gotta think you asked for it. You know when you got into this there’s that possibility. So you can bitch as much as you want and you can complain, but bottom line? I can breathe and I can walk and I can see and I got people that love me, so things are never going to be that bad. (On what he’d do if a thousand girls were chasing him down the street)”
“The Celtics are legendary. When I was younger my father has season tickets to the old Garden, so I used to go all the time–I remember seeing Larry Byrd play Michael Jordan. But my father’s a dentist in Boston, and he was gonna do work on Steven Tyler’s mouth. He ended up not getting the work done, but still, it was the biggest deal in my house.”
“I met Erika (Christensen) first when I screen-tested opposite her. It was me and five other guys fighting for the part, and you don’t want to act like you’re trying to kiss up, so I didn’t do anything and let everyone else screw themselves up.”
“It’s such a fun process. It’s not work. Anyone who says it’s work is full of shit and they’ve been doing it for too long. (On what keeps him passionate about acting)”
“Even though I know it’s not Scarface and I had to have a banana in my ass, I love those kinds of movies. (After asked if he’d ever do another teen movie)”
“I could have played a character who, once he believed it, kept a level head, but instead I made him a kid who panics, wears his emotions on his sleeve, and doesn’t know what the fuck he’s going to do next. It makes the audience wonder what they’d do if put in that same situation. There are a million ways to make something realistic, but as an actor, you want to make the most interesting choice.”
“Acting involves the ability to portray something realistically, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The real challenge is reading a script and making interesting choices that create a character that isn’t on the page. Many times the words in a script can trick you.”
“Whenever you get to work with talented people, people obviously more talented than me, it’s the best way to get better. It forces you to step your game up. Doing anything with William H. Macy was great. He’s the type of guy that if there’s a dull moment he will just kick out a joke. They were always these smart jokes I didn’t even get half the time.”
“I hate close talkers. I don’t know if that’s as much of a fear as a hatred. I’m scared of flying.”
“There are many good actors in Chris’ age group, but Chris stood out. He’s like a young Tom Cruise. (David Ellis, director of “Cellular”)”
“Any leading man runs the risk of being flash-in-the-pan eye candy. I can’t imagine anything worse than being looked at as a shallow caricature of yourself.”
“Not Another Teen Movie was just like a frat party on the set. Everyone was there to have a good time, to make a silly movie. The Perfect Score was a little more relaxed.”
“As soon as I have the means and the land and more time, I’m going to load myself up with dogs. I want, like, five!”
“I grew up on the East Coast and our beaches are like - not that great. At least the beaches I went to were kind of cold and dirty. Don’t get me wrong. If you want to put me on a beach in Bermuda where the waters are crystal clear, I’m not going to say no. But as far as spending a day at the beach - I burn. I’m pale as a ghost. The beach does not agree with me. I’m more of a woodsy guy.”
“I have a dog . . . she’s half English bulldog, half American bulldog, big dog. Her name is East and I get a lot of - why East? You know, I don’t know why East. It’s not necessarily because I’m from the East Coast. I like names that aren’t names. I think you can name your dog Microphone and in about a month he’s going to acquire a persona - oh, he’s Microphone. Couldn’t be anything else - that’s who he is. So I just like the sound of one syllable, East. It sounded good and now of course, I can’t see her as anything else.”
“I love movies. I’ve always loved movies, and there’s nothing better to me than going to see a movie that provokes thought and conversation and - a great date to me is seeing a great movie and then just spending hours afterwards talking about it, why you liked it, why you didn’t like it, other films you’ve liked.”
Filmography:
Chris Evans Filmography as an Actor:
2008 Street Kings
2008 Terra
2008 Night Watch
2007 TMNT
2007 Sunshine
2007 The Nanny Diaries
2007 Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
2006 Fierce People
2005 Fantastic Four
2005 London
2004 The Perfect Score
2004 Cellular
2003 Saved!
2001 Not Another Teen Movie
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