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Rhys Ifans
Known for
One of the great supporting actors of contemporary British cinema. International breakthrough with Notting Hill (1999) alongside Hugh Grant. Consolidation with the Harry Potter saga (2011) as Xenophilius Lovegood, and The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) as villain the Lizard. Starred in Snowdon (2007), the series Berlin Station (2016-2019) and Elementary (2019). Welsh actor of wide range between comedy, auteur cinema and major productions, recognized for his versatility and range of eccentric characters, with sustained presence in prestigious international cinema and television across decades.
Rhys Ifans
63 Movies
9 Series
One of the great supporting actors of contemporary British cinema. International breakthrough with Notting Hill (1999) alongside Hugh Grant. Consolidation with the Harry Potter saga (2011) as Xenophilius Lovegood, and The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) as villain the Lizard. Starred in Snowdon (2007), the series Berlin Station (2016-2019) and Elementary (2019). Welsh actor of wide range between comedy, auteur cinema and major productions, recognized for his versatility and range of eccentric characters, with sustained presence in prestigious international cinema and television across decades.
Movies
Plays Dr. Curt Connors / The Lizard
Spider-Man: No Way Home
2021
Plays The Lizard / Dr. Curt Connors
The Amazing Spider-Man
2012
Plays Xenophilius Lovegood
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
2010
Plays Martin
Venom: The Last Dance
2024
Plays Spike
Notting Hill
1999
Plays Grigori Rasputin
The King's Man
2021
Plays Zanik Hightopp
Alice Through the Looking Glass
2016
Plays Phil Green
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
2010
Plays Nemo's Father
Mr. Nobody
2009
Plays Nigel 'The Leg' Gruff
The Replacements
2000
Plays Robert Reston
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
2007
Plays Adrian
Little Nicky
2000
Plays Corbin O'Brian
Snowden
2016
Plays McBunny (voice)
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties
2006
Plays Winton Childs
The Five-Year Engagement
2012
Plays Ed Vulliamy
Official Secrets
2019
Plays Gavin
The Boat That Rocked
2009
Plays Eric Morley
Misbehaviour
2020
Plays Roger
The Informers
2008
Plays William Dobbin
Vanity Fair
2004
Plays Seth Gilbert
She's Funny That Way
2015
Plays John Bartlett
NYAD
2023
Plays Edward de Vere
Anonymous
2011
Plays Galloway
Serena
2014
Plays Puff
Human Nature
2001
Plays Sam
Passion Play
2011
Plays Iki
The 51st State
2001
Plays Eye Ball Paul
Kevin & Perry Go Large
2000
Plays Sam Welch
Inheritance
2025
Plays Monsieur Lheureux
Madame Bovary
2015
Plays Jed
Enduring Love
2004
Plays Beaufield Nutbeem
The Shipping News
2001
Plays Ivan Schrank
Greenberg
2010
Plays Bob Cratchit (voice)
Christmas Carol: The Movie
2001
Plays Don Delussey
Another Me
2013
Plays Howard Marks
Mr. Nice
2010
Plays Keith Mackenzie
The Phantom of the Open
2022
Plays Colin
Chromophobia
2006
Plays Dek
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
2002
Plays Jeremy Lewis
Twin Town
1997
Plays Gruffudd
Mother, Couch
2024
Plays Matthew
Love, Honour and Obey
2000
Plays Vladis Grutas
Hannibal Rising
2007
Plays Sean
Janice Beard 45 WPM
1999
Plays Gerry Evans
Dancing at Lughnasa
1998
Plays Karl
The Parting Glass
2018
Plays Griffiths
August
1996
Plays Rhys
The Organ Grinder's Monkey
2011
Plays Len
Len and Company
2015
Plays Trent Stoken
Hotel
2001
TV Shows
Plays Hector DeJean
Berlin Station
2016
Plays Ser Otto Hightower
House of the Dragon
2022
Plays Chief Designer
Star City
2026
Plays Mycroft Holmes
Elementary
2012
Plays James Hook
Neverland
2011
Plays Dave
Spatz
1990
Plays Michael Dunn
Trial & Retribution
1997
Plays Kevin
Screen Two
1985
Plays Chris
Playhouse Presents
2012
Latest Trailers
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Inheritance
Full Filmography
Star City
Chief Designer · 8 episodes
2026
TV
Inheritance
Sam Welch
2025
Film
Venom: The Last Dance
Martin
2024
Film
Mother, Couch
Gruffudd
2024
Film
NYAD
John Bartlett
2023
Film
Fiona
Pianist
2023
Film
House of the Dragon
Ser Otto Hightower · 13 episodes
2022–
TV
The Phantom of the Open
Keith Mackenzie
2022
Film
The King's Man
Grigori Rasputin
2021
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rhys Ifans and where are they from?
Rhys Ifans is 59 years old, born on July 22, 1967 in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Rhys Ifans?
Rhys Ifans is best known for roles in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, The Amazing Spider-Man.
How many movies has Rhys Ifans been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1995), Rhys Ifans has appeared in 63 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Rhys Ifans's first movie?
The career of Rhys Ifans began with Streetlife (1995).
What is Rhys Ifans's most recent movie or series?
Rhys Ifans's most recent release is Star City, which premiered on May 28, 2026.
What TV shows has Rhys Ifans appeared in?
On television, Rhys Ifans has appeared in House of the Dragon, Elementary, Neverland, Berlin Station.
Rhys Ifans
1967-07-22 · Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Rhys Owain Evans (Welsh pronunciation: [r̥ɨːsˈivans]; born 22 July 1967), known as Rhys Ifans, is a Welsh actor. His portrayed roles in Notting Hill (1999), Kevin & Perry Go Large (2000), and Enduring Love (2004), in addition to Xenophilius Lovegood in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows—Part 1 (2010), Dr. Curt Connors / Lizard in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), and Grigori Rasputin in The King's Man (2021). His television roles include Hector DeJean in the Epix thriller series Berlin Station, Mycroft Holmes in the CBS series Elementary, and Otto Hightower in the HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon.
Ifans was also formerly the frontman of the rock bands The Peth and Super Furry Animals.Rhys Ifans, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.