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Name: Rhys Ifans (pronounced "reese ev-eens")
Birthplace: Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales
Birthdate: July 22, 1968
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blonde
Height: 6'2"

Best Known as: Spike in Notting Hill

He was educated at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. His father is named Eirwyn, he's a primary school teacher. His mother is Beti, a nusery school teacher. At age 13, he changed his last name from Evans to Ifans, just to "be difficult and different". Rhys Ifans, a talented actor, started his career early. He joined a youth theatre with his younger brother, Llyr (also an accomplished actor). Later, he studied at the Guildhall School (Welsh is Rhys' first language) and then worked at the National Theatre for 18 months, before being cast in Twin Town with his brother. His big break came from Notting Hill, where he played Spike, Hugh Grant's filthy room mate. He lives in London, the Pimlico district, in a one bedroom apartment. His former girlfriend is Jess Morris.

Filmography:
Midsummer Dream (2005) Lysander
Chromophobia (2005) Colin
Not Only But Always (2004) (TV) Peter Cook
Essential Poems for Christmas (2004) (TV) Reader
Enduring Love (2004) Jed
Vanity Fair (2004) William Dobbin
Danny Deckchair (2003) Danny Morgan
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002) Dek
The Shipping News (2001) Beaufield Nutbeem
The 51st State (2001) Iki
... aka Formula 51 (USA)
Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001) (voice) Bob Cratchit
Hotel (2001) Trent Stoken
Human Nature (2001) Puff
Little Nicky (2000) Adrian
Love, Honour and Obey (2000) Matthew
The Replacements (2000) Nigel 'The Leg' Gruff
Kevin & Perry Go Large (2000) Eyeball Paul
Rancid Aluminium (2000) Pete Thompson
Hooves of Fire (1999) (TV) (voice) Head Elf
... aka Robbie the Reindeer in Hooves of Fire
You're Dead... (1999) Eddie
Janice Beard: 45 Words Per Minute (1999) Sean
Notting Hill (1999) Spike
Heart (1999) Alex Madden
Dancing at Lughnasa (1998) Gerry Evans
Trial & Retribution (1997) (TV) Michael Dunn
The Sin Eater (1997) (TV) The Sin Eater
Twin Town (1997) Jeremy Lewis
August (1996) Griffiths
Streetlife (1995) Kevin
"Nightshift" (1993) TV Series
"Spatz" (1990) TV Series Dave

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