Welsh-born actor Luke Evans has a string of Hollywood hits to his name, but his latest TV project is a lot closer to home.
The actor is currently starring in ITV's star-studded The Party, a twisty drama that follows journalist Martin Gilmour (Evans), a man shaped by his lifelong bond with charismatic politician Ben Fitzmaurice (Tom Cullen). With deep secrets and plot twists, this high-stakes thriller has all the makings of some seriously great autumn viewing...
Who is Luke? Where is he from? And what else do you recognise him from? Here's everything you need to know about The Party's Luke Evans.
Who is Luke Evans?
Luke Evans is a Welsh singer and actor, who is currently starring in the ITV drama The Party.
How old is Luke Evans, and where is he from?
Born 15 April 1979, Luke George Evans is currently 47 years old (and an open-minded and brave Aries).
Born in Pontypool, Wales, Luke was raised in Aberbargoed. The only child of his parents, Yvonne and David, Luke was raised as a Jehovah's Witness, leaving the religion when he was 16.
After moving to Cardiff at the age of 17, Luke landed a scholarship to London Studio Centre, which saw him relocate to London. Opening up about his childhood, he told Wales Online, 'I think when you come from a working class background, nothing is delivered to you on a silver platter, right? You don't have the job opportunities that middle and upper class kids do.'
What has Luke Evans starred in? His acting career explained
After studying at London Studio Centre, Luke began his acting career on the stage. He performed in several West End shows in London, including productions of Taboo, Rent, Miss Saigon, and Avenue Q. In 2026, he returned to the stage to appear in the Broadway production of The Rocky Horror Show as the iconic Dr. Frank-N-Furter - a role which landed him a Tony Award nomination.
His silver screen breakthrough came in 2010, when Luke was cast in the remake of Clash of the Titans as the Greek God Apollo. In 2013, he landed the role of Owen Shaw in Fast & Furious 6, as well as playing Bard the Bowman in the three-part adaptation of J.R.R Tolkien's The Hobbit.
The Hobbit isn't his only foray into the world of fantasy. In 2014, Luke starred as Dracula in the origin story Dracula Untold. He played Gaston in the 2017 Disney live remake of Beauty And The Beast, and the Coachman in 2022's live action remake of Pinocchio. His other film credits include Blitz (2011), Immortals (2011), The Raven (2012), Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (2017), as well as roles on the TV shows The Alienist and the Hulu adaptation of the book Nine Perfect Strangers.
As for his singing career, Luke released his debut album, titled At Last, in November 2019.
Is Luke Evans married? Inside his love life
Between 2014 and 2016, Luke dated Spanish actor and model Jon Kortajarena. Since 2021, he's been in a relationship with entrepreneur Fran Tomas.
Speaking to People, Luke said, 'We're a great team in life. He's my best friend. He's the calm, deep waters, and I am the rushing, bubbly water. And between the two of us, we can solve anything.'
Luke spoke about his sexuality on Alison Hammond's Big Weekend, touching on the difficulties of growing up gay and being a member of the Jehovah's Witness community.
Revealing that he had reached a 'dark place' in his teenage years, Luke said, 'I knew I was different, I didn't know I was gay. I just knew I was different from the ages of seven, eight, nine, you know, very young. I also didn't have anyone outside the religion to be able to confide in or ask what was wrong. I've been baptised in the religion and that meant if I chose to be openly gay, I would be cut off from everyone and everything I knew.'
Saying the experience was 'very complicated' and 'very confusing,' he continued, 'I felt very, very isolated.'
Does Luke Evans have Instagram?
If you want to keep up with Luke, you'll find him on Instagram @thereallukeevans.
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Charlotte Roberts is a writer at Grazia UK. She spends her days covering everything celebrity, culture, and entertainment - from film review roundups to cast explainers.