Evan Peters

Evan Peters

Born (1987-01-20) January 20, 1987
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 2004–present

Evan Peters (born January 20, 1987)[1] is an American actor. He made his acting debut in the 2004 drama film Clipping Adam and starred in the ABC science fiction TV series Invasion from 2005 to 2006. He is best known for his multiple roles on the FX anthology television series American Horror Story, his supporting role as Todd Haynes in the 2010 superhero film Kick-Ass, and his role as the mutant Quicksilver in the 2014 film X-Men: Days of Future Past and the 2016 sequel X-Men: Apocalypse.

Early life

Peters was born in St. Louis, Missouri, son of Julie and Phil Peters,[1] a vice president of administration for the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.[2] He attended a Roman Catholic grade school.[3] He has two siblings: a brother, Andrew, and a sister, Michelle.[1] In 2001, Peters' family moved to Grand Blanc, Michigan, where he pursued modeling and took local acting classes.[2] He attended Grand Blanc Community High School,[2] before moving to Los Angeles at age 15 with his mother to pursue his acting career.[1] He attended Burbank High School as a sophomore, but later began homeschooling classes.[2]

Career

2004–11: Early career

On his second audition, Peters was chosen by producer Michael Picchiottino for the role of Adam Sheppard in the film Clipping Adam. The role earned him the award for Best Breakthrough Performance at the Phoenix Film Festival. He performed in numerous television commercials for Sony PlayStation, Progressive Insurance, Moviefone, Sour Patch Kids, Papa John's Pizza, and Kellogg. In 2004, he starred in the MGM film Sleepover as Russell "SpongeBob" Hayes, and appeared in the ABC series The Days as Cooper Day. From 2004 to 2005, he had a recurring role as Seth Wosmer in the first season of the Disney Channel series Phil of the Future. From 2005 to 2006, he portrayed Jesse Varon in the ABC sci-fi thriller series Invasion.

Peters then had supporting roles in the films An American Crime (2007), Gardens of the Night (2008), Never Back Down (2008) and its sequel Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown (2011). He has also starred in several theater plays, including playing Fagin in a production of Oliver Twist at the Met Theater. In 2008, he had a recurring role as Jack Daniels on The CW teen-drama series One Tree Hill. In addition, he landed many one episode guest spots in television series such as The Mentalist, House, Monk, The Office, In Plain Sight, and Parenthood. In 2010, he appeared in the supporting role of Todd Haynes, the main character's best friend, in the critically acclaimed superhero film Kick-Ass. Peters was unable to reprise his role in the 2013 sequel due to scheduling conflicts with his role in the second season of American Horror Story.[4]

2011–present: Breakthrough with American Horror Story

Peters at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con International

Peters' breakthrough role was playing the teenage sociopathic murderer Tate Langdon in the first season of the FX anthology series American Horror Story.[5] In the second season, subtitled Asylum, he starred as Kit Walker, a man wrongly accused of killing his wife; this role earned him a nomination for the Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film.[6][7] In the third season, subtitled Coven, he portrayed Kyle Spencer, a frat boy who is killed and brought back to life as a Frankenstein's monster type of creature. In the fourth season of the series, subtitled Freak Show, he played Jimmy Darling, a circus performer with deformed hands.[8]

In 2014, Peters starred in the independent comedy film Adult World, opposite John Cusack and Emma Roberts.[9] In May 2013, director Bryan Singer announced that Peters had been cast as the mutant Quicksilver in the 2014 film X-Men: Days of Future Past.[10] He will reprise his role in the next film in the series, X-Men: Apocalypse.[11] In 2015, Peters starred in the horror film The Lazarus Effect, he next appeared in the drama film Safelight alongside Juno Temple, and the comedy-drama Elvis & Nixon.

Personal life

Peters began dating actress Emma Roberts in 2012 after they worked together on the film Adult World.[12] In July 2013, while they were staying at a hotel in Montreal, Canada, someone overheard a dispute coming from their room and called the police. After a "heated argument", they had begun hitting each other.[13] When the police arrived, they arrested Roberts. Peters was not arrested because Roberts did not have any immediately visible injuries.[14] Peters declined to press charges and Roberts was released several hours later.[15] In a joint statement, the couple called it "an unfortunate incident and misunderstanding," and stated that they were "working together to move past it."[15] Peters confirmed in March 2013 that he and Roberts were engaged,[16] but they ended their engagement in June 2015.[17] In October 2015 it was reported that they had reconciled.[18]

Filmography

Film

Year Film Role Notes
2002 Clipping Adam Adam Sheppard
2004 Sleepover Russell "SpongeBob" Hayes
2007 An American Crime Ricky Hobbs
2007 Mama's Boy Keith Uncredited
2008 Remarkable Power Ross
2008 Gardens of the Night Brian / Rachel
2008 Never Back Down Max Cooperman
2010 Kick-Ass Todd Haynes
2011 Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown Max Cooperman
2011 Queen Frat Guy Short film
2011 The Good Doctor Donny Nixon
2014 Adult World Alex
2014 X-Men: Days of Future Past Peter Maximoff / Quicksilver
2015 The Lazarus Effect Clay
2015 Safelight Charles
2016 Elvis & Nixon Dwight Chapin
2016 X-Men: Apocalypse Peter Maximoff / Quicksilver In post-production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2004 The Days Cooper Day 6 episodes
2004–05 Phil of the Future Seth Wosmer 5 episodes
2005–06 Invasion Jesse Varon 21 episodes
2008 Dirt Craig Hope Episode: "God Bless the Child"
2008 Without a Trace Craig Baskin Episode: "A Bend in the Road"
2008 Monk Eric Tavela Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Genius"
2008 House Oliver Episode: "Last Resort"
2008–09 One Tree Hill Jack Daniels 6 episodes
2009 Off the Clock Jew Episode: "Gorgonzola y Pinto"
2009 Ghost Whisperer Dylan Episode: "Excessive Forces"
2010 Criminal Minds Charlie Hillridge Episode: "Mosley Lane"
2010 The Mentalist Oliver McDaniel Episode: "18-5-4"
2010 The Office Luke Cooper Episode: "Nepotism"
2011 Parenthood Brandon Episode: "New Plan"
2011 In Plain Sight Joey Roston/Joey Wilson Episode: "Crazy Like a Witness"
2011 American Horror Story: Murder House Tate Langdon 12 episodes
2012–13 American Horror Story: Asylum Kit Walker 13 episodes
2013–14 American Horror Story: Coven Kyle Spencer 11 episodes
2014–15 American Horror Story: Freak Show Jimmy Darling 13 episodes
2015–16 American Horror Story: Hotel James Patrick March 10 episodes
2015 China, IL Clint Episode: "Magical Pet"

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Nominated work Result
2004 Phoenix Film Festival Best Breakthrough Performance Clipping Adam Won
2005 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast Sleepover Nominated
2012 Satellite Awards Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film American Horror Story: Asylum Nominated
2013 Online Film & Television Association Award Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries American Horror Story: Asylum Nominated
2016 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Best Supporting Actor on Television American Horror Story: Hotel Pending

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Evan Peters". TVGuide.com. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Rauschert, Jeff (March 18, 2008). "Young Grand Blanc Township actor Evan Peters finds full-time acting work". Flint Journal. Flint, Michigan. Archived from the original on October 11, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Sean Faris and Evan Peters Interviews - Sleepover". About Entertainment.
  4. ↑ "Kick-Ass 2 Plot Synopsis Revealed And Other Updates". Cinema Blend. October 17, 2012.
  5. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie. "'American Horror Story' Casts Young Leads". Deadline. Retrieved September 4, 2013.
  6. ↑ Bricker, Tierney (March 2, 2012). "American Horror Story Season Two Scoop: Three More Castmembers Confirmed to Return!". E! Online.
  7. ↑ "2012 Categories International Press Academy". Press Academy.
  8. ↑ "'American Horror Story': Entire Cast Revealed In First Full-Length Trailer". Hollywood Life. September 8, 2014.
  9. ↑ "John Cusack, Evan Peters & Shannon Woodward Join Emma Roberts In 'Adult World'". Indiewire. February 22, 2012.
  10. ↑ "Evan Peters to play Quicksilver in X-Men: Days of Future Past". Variety. May 23, 2013. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Quicksilver Will Have Expanded Role in X-Men: Apocalypse". IGN. May 21, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Evan Peters: Fiancée Emma Roberts encouraged me to take role in 'Adult World'". New York Daily News. February 13, 2014. Archived from the original on November 17, 2014. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
  13. ↑ "Emma Roberts arrested for hitting boyfriend Evan Peters". London Evening Standard. July 17, 2013. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
  14. ↑ "Emma Roberts shows badly bruised legs after domestic dispute with boyfriend Evan Peters". NY Daily News. July 18, 2013. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
  15. 1 2 Shira, Dahvi (July 17, 2013). "Did Emma Roberts's Relationship with Evan Peters Turn Violent?". People. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
  16. ↑ "How Do Emma Roberts and Evan Peters Really Feel About Being Engaged? Watch Now!". E! News. March 31, 2014. Retrieved October 27, 2014. Peters at 00:05 of video: "We're just enjoying being engaged right now."
  17. ↑ Corriston, Michele (June 12, 2015). "Emma Roberts and Evan Peters Call Off Engagement". People. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  18. ↑ Cole Weiss, Matthew (October 4, 2015). "Evan Peters on His Relationship with On-Again, Off-Again Girlfriend Emma Roberts: 'I Just Love Her'". People. Retrieved November 10, 2015.

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