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ifans in 2011 haverfordwest , pembrokeshire , wales 22 july 1967 1990 -- present rhys ifans 2011 cropped.jpg rhys ifans
 rhys owain evans actor
rhys ifans

rhys ifans -lrb- ; born rhys owain evans ; 22 july 1967 -rrb- is a welsh actor and musician .
he is known for his portrayal of characters such as spike in `` notting hill '' , jed parry in `` enduring love '' and eyeball paul in `` kevin & perry go large '' .
he is also known as a member of the welsh rock groups super furry animals and the peth .
ifans also appeared as xenophilius lovegood in `` harry potter and the deathly hallows -- part 1 '' , and as dr. curt connors/the lizard in `` the amazing spider-man '' .
he played edward de vere , 17th earl of oxford , in `` anonymous '' .
ifans also has a recurring role as mycroft holmes on the cbs series `` elementary '' .
ifans gained fame in the united states for playing nigel gruff , a footballer-turned-american football player with a gambling addiction , in the 2000 film `` the replacements '' .
