Rhys Ifans

  • Name: Rhys Ifans
  • Date of Birth: July 22, 1968
  • Place of Birth: Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Mini-bio: Ifans (his name is pronounced Reese Ee-vans) left Wales at the age of 18 to study acting in London. However he has continued to perform in several Welsh language dramas comedies and other programs, as...( read more) he is a native Welsh speaker. He is perhaps best known to American audiences for his break out role as the ridiculous flat mate in "Notting Hill".
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Ifans was born in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales. His first language is Welsh and he says that he began using the Welsh spelling of his name, "just to be difficult". Ifans grew up in Ruthin in North Wales, he then attended Ysgol Maes Garmon, a Welsh language secondary school in Mold, Flintshire where he sat his O levels and A levels. He also attended youth acting schools at Theatre Clwyd, Mold.
Rhys was romantically linked to British actress, Sienna Miller, and has a swallow tattoo on his left wrist to match hers. In June 2008 it was reported that Miller ended the relationship with Ifans.

He is perhaps best known to American audiences for his break out role as the ridiculous flat mate in "Notting Hill".
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Rhys Ifans Information:
Eye color: Blue

First Language: Welsh

Height: 1.88m / 6''2'

Education:Ysgol Pentrecelyn (primary school were his mum worked)
Ysgol Maes Garmon, Mold, Wales (welsh language secondary school)
Theatre Clwyd, Mold acting school
Guildhall school o music and drama

Family:Younger brother called Llyr Evans (actor). Son of Eirwyn & Beti (teachers)

Resides in:London but returns to Ruthin, Wales often

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  • Rhys was the lead singer of the Super Furry Animals before they found national success.
  • Rhys made cameo appearances in the music videos "God! Show Me Magic" by the Super Furry Animals, "Mulder & Scully" by Catatonia and "Mama Told Me Not To Come" by Tom Jones and the Stereophonics.
  • Rhys also made an appearance in the rock band Oasis' video for their single "The Importance of Being Idle" in 2005.
  • In 2005, Ifans was awarded a BAFTA for his portrayal of comedian Peter Cook in the TV film Not Only But Always.
  • Rhys Ifans didn't wash himself for two weeks in the lead-up to Notting Hill in order to get himself into the role of Spike.












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  • alisonholloway32
    alisonholloway32
    Penblwydd Hapus Rhys!!!! 40 heddiw. xxxx
    posted 487 days ago
  • juliabolotina
    juliabolotina
    I've made quiz about Little Nicky. Try it!http://www.flixster.com/user/juliabolotina/quiz/little-nicky921?invitorId=823749702
    posted 490 days ago
  • peachpink
    peachpink
    Man, i loved him in the Oasis video "The Importance Of Being Idle".

    MadFerIt!
    posted 656 days ago
  • stephaybabe
    stephaybabe
    i think you gorgeous in little nicky and my sister thinks your hott in little nicky
    posted 768 days ago
  • Maic0
    Maic0
    Happy Birthday Rhys
    posted 852 days ago
  • RoyalImpact
    RoyalImpact
    Odd isn't it that his Filmography leaves out his role in Little Nicky? That should be fixed.
    posted 891 days ago
  • adetteskie
    adetteskie
    Found him really hilarious in Notting Hill but now saw his other acting side as a villain in Hannibal Rising. Shows how good an actor he is.
    posted 958 days ago
  • GeorgetteAyoub
    GeorgetteAyoub
    Such a good actor!!!
    posted 1008 days ago
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