Evan Thomas Peters, born on January 20, 1987, is an acclaimed American actor known for his transformative and often intense performances across television and film. He made his acting debut in the 2004 drama Clipping Adam and soon gained attention with a starring role in the ABC sci-fi series Invasion (2005–2006). However, Peters rose to widespread fame through his collaboration with producer Ryan Murphy, portraying multiple iconic and haunting roles over ten seasons of FX’s American Horror Story (2011–2021).
Peters’ critically acclaimed work extends beyond horror. His role as Detective Colin Zabel in HBO’s crime drama Mare of Easttown (2021) earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. He followed that success with a chilling turn as serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022), which won him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Limited Series and another Emmy nomination.
In film, Peters is recognized for his role as Peter Maximoff / Quicksilver in the X-Men series (2014–2019), where his speedster scenes became iconic. He also played a supporting role in the superhero movie Kick-Ass (2010) and was nominated for a British Independent Film Award (BIFA) for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in American Animals (2018), where he portrayed a disaffected college student caught in a real-life heist.
