Evan Peters
ActingAbout Evan Peters
Evan Thomas Peters is an American actor. He is best known for his multiple roles on the FX anthology series American Horror Story, as Stan Bowes in the first season of the FX ballroom drama series Pose, and as Peter Maximoff / Quicksilver in the X-Men film series (2014–2019) and the Marvel Cinematic Universe series WandaVision. In 2021, he won a Primetime Emmy Award for his performance in Mare of Easttown. In the same year Peters returned to the American Horror Story universe, playing writer and entertainer Austin Sommers in the first part, Red Tide, of the tenth season. Most recently Peters portrayed infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in the Ryan Murphy created Netflix miniseries, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
Evan Peters Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Evan Peters reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 33 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Evan Peters's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 39% of Evan Peters's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Behind the Fright: The Making of American Horror Story, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Evan Peters Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Evan Peters's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Evan Peters has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TRON: Ares | Julian Dillinger | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Tron: Ares - A Special Look | Julian Dillinger | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Wish | Simon (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | I Am Woman | Jeff Wald | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Dark Phoenix | Peter Maximoff / Quicksilver | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Once Upon a Deadpool | Peter Maximoff / Quicksilver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | American Animals | Warren Lipka | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Deadpool 2 | Quicksilver (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Pirates of Somalia | Jay Bahadur | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Accomplice | Randy | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | X-Men: Apocalypse | Peter Maximoff / Quicksilver | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Elvis & Nixon | Dwight Chapin | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Safelight | Charles | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | China, Il The Musical | Clint | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Lazarus Effect | Clay | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | X-Men: Days of Future Past | Peter / Quicksilver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Sofia Coppola's Little Mermaid | Eric | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Adult World | Alex | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Behind the Fright: The Making of American Horror Story | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Out of the Shadows: Meet the House Ghosts | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown | Max Cooperman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Good Doctor | Donny Nixon | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Queen | Frat Guy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Kick-Ass | Todd | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Gardens of the Night | Rachel / Brian | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Never Back Down | Max Cooperman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Remarkable Power | Ross | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Mama's Boy | Keith | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | An American Crime | Ricky Hobbs | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Sleepover | Russell | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Clipping Adam | Adam Sheppard | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Falling | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Statement | - | Flop | Similar → |
Evan Peters - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Evan Peters?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Evan Peters is "Behind the Fright: The Making of American Horror Story" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Evan Peters acted in?
Evan Peters has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Evan Peters?
Other notable films include "X-Men: Days of Future Past", "Sofia Coppola's Little Mermaid", and "Deadpool 2".