Evan Peters built a career in which he keeps playing different, often disturbing characters, from a super-fast mutant to one of America's most notorious serial killers. These ten titles show his range most clearly.
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American Horror Story (2011-present): Various Roles
In this horror anthology series, Peters plays a different character in almost every season, from a troubled teen ghost to a cult leader. The series built his reputation as one of the most versatile TV actors of his generation.
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022): Jeffrey Dahmer
As serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in this true-story miniseries, Peters delivers one of the most discussed and disturbing roles of recent years, winning a Golden Globe. The series was praised for his acting but criticized for how the story was told.
The series was praised for his acting but criticized for how the story was told.
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X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014): Quicksilver
As the super-fast mutant Quicksilver, Peters plays a small but memorable role. A single extended slow-motion action scene immediately became one of the most praised moments of the franchise.
As the super-fast mutant Quicksilver, Peters plays a small but memorable role.
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Mare of Easttown (2021): Colin Zabel
As an inexperienced detective helping investigate a murder, Peters plays a supporting role in this award-winning crime series, which won him an Emmy.
Deservedly up there with the best hands down.
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The Lazarus Effect (2015): Clay
In this horror film about a group of researchers experimenting with bringing the dead back to life, Peters plays one of the leads. It combines scientific horror with supernatural elements.
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WandaVision (2021): Ralph Bohner / 'Pietro'
In this Marvel series, Peters plays a man posing as the protagonist's deceased brother. The reveal of his true identity was one of the most discussed twists of the year.
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Never Back Down (2008): Max Cooperman
In this teen film about high school mixed martial arts, Peters plays the protagonist's talkative best friend. It was one of his first bigger film roles.
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The Pirates of Somalia (2017): Jay Bahadur
In this film based on a true story, Peters plays the lead, a young journalist who travels to Somalia to report on the pirates, alongside Al Pacino.
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Sleepover (2004): Early Role
In this teen comedy, Peters plays one of his first film roles, before his breakthrough on television.
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Clipping Adam (2004): Early Lead
In this independent drama, Peters played the lead as a boy dealing with grief, one of the very first roles of his acting career.
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The series built his reputation as one of the most versatile TV actors of his generation.