Evan Peters

Evan Thomas Peters was born on January 20, 1987, in St. Louis, Missouri, and grew up in Grand Blanc, Michigan. He began pursuing acting as a teenager, attending acting classes and eventually convincing his family to move to Los Angeles so he could pursue his dream professionally. His early career consisted of guest appearances on television shows including The Days, One Tree Hill, and Phil of the Future, along with small roles in independent films.

Peters gained widespread recognition through his work on the FX anthology series American Horror Story, which premiered in 2011. He became one of the show’s most prominent cast members, appearing in multiple seasons and playing a variety of complex and often disturbing characters. His versatility on the show, ranging from a troubled teenager in Murder House to a cult leader in Cult, demonstrated his impressive range and earned him a dedicated fan following. He appeared in the first nine seasons of the series, becoming synonymous with the franchise.

Peters also made a significant impact in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the X-Men franchise. He played Pietro Maximoff, also known as Quicksilver, in X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), and X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019). His comedic portrayal of the super-speed mutant, particularly the iconic slow-motion sequences, became fan-favorite moments. He also made a surprise appearance in the Marvel Disney+ series WandaVision (2021).

Peters reached a new career peak with his portrayal of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in the Netflix limited series Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022). The performance earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Limited Series and showcased his ability to carry a major production as a leading man. His net worth of approximately $4 million is expected to grow as he continues to take on increasingly high-profile roles following the critical and commercial success of Dahmer.