Dan Stevens
Dan Stevens is an English actor known for his role as Matthew Crawley in the television series Downton Abbey and for playing the Beast in Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast.
Dan Stevens is an English actor who gained international attention for his role as Matthew Crawley in the television series Downton Abbey. He later portrayed the Beast in Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast and starred in the television series Legion. Stevens has also worked in theatre, film, and audiobook narration, and his projects have been widely available to Canadian audiences.
Early life and education
Dan Stevens was born Daniel Jonathan Stevens in Croydon, Surrey, England, on 10 October 1982. He studied at Tonbridge School and later at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where he was involved with the Footlights.
Career
Stevens began professional acting in 2004 and gained wider recognition through Downton Abbey. He later appeared in films including The Guest, A Walk Among the Tombstones, and Beauty and the Beast, and in television series such as Legion.
Stage and voice work
In addition to screen acting, Stevens has worked in theatre, including Broadway, and has narrated numerous audiobooks. Several biographies note more than 30 audiobook narrations.
Key facts
- Stevens first drew international attention for playing Matthew Crawley in Downton Abbey (2010–2012).
- He portrayed and voiced the Beast in Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast (2017).
- He starred as David Haller in Legion (2017–2019).
- He began his professional screen career in 2004.
- His work has included theatre roles and audiobook narration.
Dan Stevens has appeared in internationally distributed film and television projects that have been widely available to Canadian audiences, including Downton Abbey, Beauty and the Beast, and Legion. [1][4][7]
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_StevensSupports: Full name, birth date, nationality, and major roles including Downton Abbey, Beauty and the Beast, and Legion.
- Broadway.com — https://www.broadway.com/buzz/stars/dan-stevens/profile/Supports: Theatre credits, Broadway debut, and selected film and television credits.
- AlloCiné — https://www.allo-cine.fr/personne/fichepersonne_gen_cpersonne=206127.htmlSupports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, occupation, and early career notes.
- TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/dan-stevens/bio/3030021730/Supports: Birth name, birthplace, and profession.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/fr-ca/name/nm1405398/bio/Supports: Birth name, birth date, marriage, children, and notable acting credits.
- TMDb — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/221018-dan-stevens?language=en-USSupports: Career highlights including Downton Abbey, Legion, Solar Opposites, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.