Rhys Ifans in the spotlight over new Parkinson’s drama film

Rhys Ifans has become the focus of recent headlines as he promotes a drama centred on Parkinson’s disease. The Guardian reports that he and Laura Linney discuss “how we feel about death and dying” while promoting the film, and an Arabic news outlet notes that he leads the project.

Who is Rhys Ifans

Rhys Owain Evans, known as Rhys Ifans, was born on 22 July 1967 in Haverfordwest, United Kingdom. He is a Welsh actor and musician who has worked on stage, film, and television. His film credits include Twin Town (1997), Notting Hill (1999), The Amazing Spider‑Man (2012) and The King’s Man (2021). Television roles include the Chief Designer in Star City, Mycroft Holmes in Elementary and Otto Hightower in House of the Dragon.

Lesser‑known facts

Rhys Ifans shares his 22 July birthday with singer‑songwriter Selena Gomez and physicist Gustav Ludwig Hertz, both of whom appear in the same index.

He is one of six people in the index born in Haverfordwest; the best known of the others is actor Christian Bale.

His education includes studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Ysgol Maes Garmon and the Royal Scottish Academy, and he is fluent in English and Welsh.