Evan Peters
Biography
Evan Thomas Peters is a prominent American actor renowned for his versatility and compelling performances. He gained significant recognition for his various roles in the FX anthology series American Horror Story. Additionally, he portrayed Stan Bowes in the inaugural season of the FX ballroom drama Pose and brought the character of Peter Maximoff, also known as Quicksilver, to life in the X-Men film series from 2014 to 2019, as well as in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series WandaVision.
In 2021, Peters earned a Primetime Emmy Award for his outstanding performance in the HBO limited series Mare of Easttown. That same year, he made a return to the American Horror Story franchise, taking on the role of Austin Sommers, a writer and entertainer, in the first segment titled Red Tide from the show's tenth season.
More recently, Peters showcased his acting prowess by stepping into the shoes of the notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in the Netflix miniseries Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which was created by Ryan Murphy. Peters continues to captivate audiences with his dynamic range and commitment to his craft.
Filmography
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Elvis & Nixon
2016 • Dwight Chapin
Safelight
2015 • Charles
Wish
2023 • Simon (voice)
Adult World
2014 • Alex
Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
2011 • Max Cooperman
X-Men: Days of Future Past
2014
The Good Doctor
2011
I Am Woman
2020 • Jeff Wald
The Pirates of Somalia
2017 • Jay Bahadur
Remarkable Power
2008 • Ross
X-Men: Apocalypse
2016 • Peter Maximoff / Quicksilver
The Lazarus Effect
2015 • Clay
Sleepover
2004
Never Back Down
2008 • Max Cooperman
American Animals
2018 • Warren Lipka
Kick-Ass
2010
Dark Phoenix
2019 • Peter Maximoff / Quicksilver
The Beauty
2026 • Cooper Madsen
China, IL
2011
Phil of the Future
2004 • Seth Wosmer
Invasion
2005 • Jesse Varon
Marvel Studios Assembled
2021 • Self - Pietro Maximoff