Gareth Evans - Actor Profile

Gareth Evans

Directing
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
2Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 6, 1980
Birth Place: Hirwaun, Cynon Valley, Wales

About Gareth Evans

Gareth Huw Evans (born April 6, 1980) is a Welsh film director, screenwriter, editor, and action choreographer. He is best known for the Indonesian action crime films Merantau (2009), The Raid (2011), and The Raid 2 (2014), and for bringing the Indonesian martial art of pencak silat into world cinema through these films.  He is also known for co-creating, co-writing, co-directing, and executive producing the Sky Atlantic/AMC action crime drama television series Gangs of London(2020–present) alongside Matt Flannery, based on the 2006 video game of the same name. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gareth Evans (filmmaker), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Gareth Evans Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gareth Evans reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Gareth Evans's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Gareth Evans'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 Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gareth Evans Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gareth Evans's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Gareth Evans has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2009 Merantau Porn Den Videographer Hit Similar →

Gareth Evans - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gareth Evans?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gareth Evans is "Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Gareth Evans acted in?

Gareth Evans has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

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