6 Surprising Facts You Didn't Know About Chris Evans

Tap Dancing Talent: Chris Evans is an accomplished tap dancer, taught by his mother, a professional dancer.

[{"selector":"#anim-a68efd17-445d-4c2e-a1e7-17ef71dff1ff [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0.03324437765473145%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a14f7d6a-e569-41e5-9e85-d22853c530e0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8a0968fa-b1fe-457a-bf7c-5b9bf8282c7d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 152.40902%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Turned Down Captain America Initially: He initially turned down the role of Captain America multiple times due to anxiety.

[{"selector":"#anim-c6ca1471-42f0-45ba-a9cf-d640f1d18f43 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(7.761363380061226%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7ae9baab-387d-4e0a-9973-e40e98ff63bc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-02b4becf-99aa-4db8-8f5c-6aecb4bf01d2","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 147.30159%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Directorial Debut: Evans made his directorial debut with the 2014 romantic drama "Before We Go," in which he also starred.

[{"selector":"#anim-9e1266e3-604e-454f-9700-526af79eaedf [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(16.249999795206307%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1b259cea-0176-4139-bcb2-5599aa417b6c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-10979207-4b6a-4280-96a0-9fe458f1ad6b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 147.30159%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Not Just an Actor: He is passionate about photography and often shares his photos on social media.

[{"selector":"#anim-0e78089c-9cff-4843-973a-66d84e74ba25 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dceab3d0-6f87-4c82-be2d-10d9aaf5a504","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-82e02d6d-6525-46ea-9871-a74573e682eb","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 182.49753%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Fear of Heights: Despite his superhero roles, Evans has a fear of heights.

[{"selector":"#anim-c337d8f6-5784-43b4-85c4-fe35a2ddb3e7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0.03324437765473145%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e43fb3f2-8389-4778-9350-c3645ae5c287","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6eafd983-c15c-41a4-97e5-3079187687ec","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 237.03702%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Early Career in Educational Films: Before his big break, he appeared in educational films like "Biodiversity: Wild About Life!" for middle school students.

[{"selector":"#anim-ed740c72-73cd-4fb8-8922-32d7057e09fe [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(7.761363380061226%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-46c32681-5c18-407e-a8f2-3d9f1f7ce73b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f5ea4994-28b2-4f16-9194-792c5b8b230f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 141.70015%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]