Dan Stevens is a British actor who was born in Croydon, London, and grew up in Wales and southeast England with his adoptive parents. He is famous as an actor and a theatre personality. Stevens has received the opportunity to be a part of various films like ‘A Walk Among The Tombstones’ and his debut feature with the 2009 film ‘Hilde’. He is also known for his role in the popular TV series ‘Downton Abbey’. Undeniably his most successful performance was in the 2017 film ‘Beauty and the Beast’.
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Dan Stevens started his professional career when he was cast by Peter Hall in his touring production of ‘As You Like it’, by the famous playwright William Shakespeare in 2004. He made his presence in the miniseries ‘The Line of Beauty’ as well as played a supporting role in the TV film ‘Dracula’ in 2006. In 2007, he also appeared in a supporting role in the TV film ‘Maxwell’. In 2009, He made his feature debut with the film ‘Hilde’. From 2010 to 2012, he appeared in the period drama series ‘Downton Abbey’ in an important role, this bought him popularity and also won him the ‘Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble’.
In 2014, he played his first lead role in the horror-thriller film ‘The Guest’ as well as played main roles in the films ‘A Walk Among the Tombstones’ and ‘The Cobbler’ in the same year. He next made an appearance in the film ‘Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb’ in 2014. His most successful work to date is undoubtedly the 2017 romantic fantasy film ‘Beauty and the Beast’. He appeared alongside the popular British actress Emma Watson, playing the male lead. The film was nominated for two Oscars as well as two BAFTA awards.
