★ HOW OLD IS GARETH EVANS?
Gareth Evans is 46 years old, born April 1, 1980 in Indonesia · Aries.
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About
Gareth Evans weaponized Indonesian pencak silat for global cinema. Born in Wales on April 1, 1980, Evans directed the action-crime films Merantau, The Raid, and The Raid 2, introducing the martial art to world audiences. He also co-created the Sky Atlantic/AMC series Gangs of London with Matt Flannery. An Aries filmmaker [F1, enrichment], Evans works as a director, screenwriter, editor, and action choreographer.
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Biography
Gareth Evans—Welsh film director, screenwriter, editor, and action choreographer—built his career around the explosive potential of Indonesian pencak silat. Born April 1, 1980, Evans directed Merantau (2009), The Raid (2011), and The Raid 2 (2014), three action-crime films that transplanted the martial art into world cinema and cemented his reputation as an architect of hand-to-hand combat on screen. Beyond film, Evans co-created, co-wrote, co-directed, and executive produced Gangs of London alongside Matt Flannery—a Sky Atlantic/AMC action crime drama series adapted from the 2006 video game, active from 2020 onward. As a screenwriter and filmmaker, Evans specializes in action narrative design and choreography, crafting stories that prioritize martial physicality. Born under Aries [F1, enrichment], his work reflects a pioneering directness: he did not adapt or soft-pedal silat for Western audiences but made it the engine of his cinema. His Life Path 5 [enrichment] suggests a restless creative explorer—someone who seeks movement, variety, and sensory intensity in storytelling. Evans remains active in both film and television production.
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Trivia
- Evans brought pencak silat—an Indonesian martial art—into world cinema through three feature films, fundamentally shifting how martial arts are choreographed and filmed in the West.
- He co-created Gangs of London with Matt Flannery, adapting it from a 2006 video game into a Sky Atlantic/AMC prestige action series.
- Evans works as a director, screenwriter, editor, and action choreographer—four roles that reflect his hands-on control over how stories and bodies move on screen.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Gareth Evans reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
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Frequently asked
- How old is Gareth Evans?
- Gareth Evans is 46 years old (born April 1, 1980).
- When is Gareth Evans's birthday?
- Gareth Evans was born on April 1, 1980.
- What is Gareth Evans's zodiac sign?
- Gareth Evans is a Aries, born April 1, 1980.
- What is Gareth Evans's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Gareth Evans was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Gareth Evans from?
- Gareth Evans is from Indonesia.
- What does Gareth Evans do?
- Gareth Evans is a writer.
- Is Gareth Evans still alive?
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