Chris Evans

Chris Evans is an American actor, film producer, and director best known for playing Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Evans began his career with roles in television series such as Opposite Sex in 2000. Following appearances in several teen films, including 2001's Not Another Teen Movie, he gained attention for his portrayal of Marvel Comics character the Human Torch in Fantastic Four and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. He made further appearances in film adaptations of comic books and graphic novels, including TMNT, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and Snowpiercer.

Evans gained wider recognition for portraying Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, in various MCU films, from Captain America: The First Avenger to Avengers: Endgame. His work in the franchise established him as one of the world's highest-paid actors. Aside from comic book roles, Evans has starred in the drama Gifted, the mystery film Knives Out, the television miniseries Defending Jacob, the action film The Gray Man, and the 2023 films Ghosted and Pain Hustlers. He also voiced Buzz Lightyear in the Pixar's Toy Story spin-off film Lightyear in 2022.

Evans made his directorial debut in 2014 with the romantic drama Before We Go, which he also produced and starred in. He made his Broadway debut in the 2018 revival of Kenneth Lonergan's play Lobby Hero, which earned him a Drama League Award nomination.