Chris Evans' Marvel movie character, Steve Rogers, a.k.a. Captain America, was born on July 4th, 1920.Like his heroic alter-ego, Chris Evans frequently calls out injustice and does good deeds.He can also perform jaw-dropping physical feats and fight like nobody's business.Did we mention he rescues dogs'In honor of Captain America's birthday ' July 4th, of course ' let's take a closer look at how the actor who embodies him, Chris Evans, is a real-life superhero. Marvel sure does know how to cast 'em.He can leap the entire length of Chris Pratt without breaking a sweat.At the Super Bowl in 2015, Evans palled around with The Tonight Show's Jimmy Fallon and showed off his unreal physical prowess by vaulting over his Marvel co-star Chris Pratt.Then he suited up to visit a children's hospital. Meeting Captain America and Star-Lord is an experience our patients will always remember. #TwitterBowl pic.twitter.com/iDJWJ4UGbs' Seattle Children's (@seattlechildren) March 8, 2015AMAZING day at @seattlechildren w @prattprattpratt. Met some TRUE super heroes! Feeling inspired, blessed, touched. Thank you w all my heart' Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) March 8, 2015Evans and Pratt also visited Seattle Children's Hospital together. Evans went in character as Captain America, shield and all. Noah meets Captain America and McKenna Grace ' #captainamerica #chrisevans #chla #gifted #mckennagrace A post shared by Alicia G (@alicia_garciaofficial) on Mar 31, 2017 at 12:42pm PDTon Mar 31, 2017 at 12:42pm PDT With his young Gifted co-star McKenna Grace, Evans visited patients at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He's a vocal advocate for LGBT rights.Happy Pride Week, Boston! https://t.co/Kao7tnyCV7' Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) June 7, 2018Evans' brother, actor Scott Evans, is gay, and Evans could not be more supportive. He tweets on the subject and is proud to support Pride events. Chris has spoken about about how growing up with Scott and two sisters helped him "cultivate compassion and understanding" for people with identities different than his own."I've never felt any sort of backlash or friction as a result of the stance I've taken in my career in support of [my brother] or any other human rights ' hopefully, it stays that way going forward," Evans said in an interview.He is the best brother. Scott Evans often appears with Chris on late show TV segments, where they make a hilarious and adorable brotherly team. Chris and Scott have two sisters, Shanna and Carly.And he really, really loves his mom.Happy Mother's Day to my wonderful mother and to ALL the mothers out there, we're lost without you!! pic.twitter.com/7Bz9gUlNZs' Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) May 13, 2018Evans always takes time to praise his mother, Lisa, who he is incredibly close with. He has called his parents "vessels of love."He always fights for the less fortunate.His effort to dehumanize immigrants is appallingly clear. He stokes fear and anger effectively pandering to the bigoted and uninformed. The entire GOP is complicit in this pernicious reincarnation of history's ugliest chapters. Their silence is deafening and will not be forgotten https://t.co/Cnmtd1WIi5' Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) June 21, 2018Evans uses his Twitter account promote and support issues like immigration, racial and gender equality, gun control, LGBT rights, healthcare and more.He isn't afraid to head into battle to defend others.I hope I run into Nathan. https://t.co/bPfSObqiGl' Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) April 16, 2017Evans expressed the desire to encounter a man who allegedly hit a woman during a protest.He's actively engaged in real-world American politics.My Uncle Mike is a fighter -- fighting for healthcare, for education, for human rights, and to make lives better. Proud to support him the other night as we work to reelect @mikecapuano.' Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) May 26, 2018Evans' uncle, Mike Capuano, is a U.S. House Representative (D) for Massachusetts. Evans has been enthusiastic with his support of his uncle on social media, as well tweeting about upcoming elections and encouraging Americans to vote. He rescues and adores dogs.This is the moment we met. He was trying so hard to stay seated even though he desperately wanted to get out. I knew right away that he was coming home with me, so I took this video to always remember our first hello. Rescue dogs are the best dogs!! #NationalPetDay pic.twitter.com/XjWxPWGDPu' Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) April 11, 2018Evans is an enthusiastic dog person and often discusses his favorite partner in crime, his rescue dog, Dodger. On National Pet Day, he shared the sweetest video of when he and Dodger first met."I snagged him and he's such a good dog," Evans told People. "They aged him at about one, he acts like a puppy, he's got the energy of a puppy, he's just such a sweetheart, he's such a good boy. He loves dogs, he loves kids, he's full of love."He supports his friends and even shares some tattoos with his Avengers co-stars.Thanks for the ink, Joshua Lorde!(and for letting all of us maim you in return) Love to @RobertDowneyJr @Renner4Real @chrishemsworth Scarlett (we just need to get Ruffalo blackout drunk) '' pic.twitter.com/mNtJ6xCyOP' Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) May 8, 2018Sam Rockwell is not only a rare and phenomenal talent, but he's one of the most unpretentious human beings you'll ever meet. I really love when undeniable talent isn't spoiled by arrogance. Couldn't be happier for you, buddy!! Well deserved, my friend.' Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) March 5, 2018Like the unwaveringly loyal Cap, Evans is surrounded by friends who mean a lot to him. He's keen to promote their projects, send affectionate messages, and even get permanent ink to show their bond.He has superhero moves.In honor of Infinity War coming out next week, here are a few videos I found from 2013 while prepping for The Winter Soldier. pic.twitter.com/TFur0vZs3M' Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) April 19, 2018pic.twitter.com/T9GTfTPfIo' Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) April 19, 2018Evans performs many of his own death-defying stunts. Recently he tweeted videos showing his behind-the-stage preparations for 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier.Like the artistic Steve Rogers, Evans is a sensitive theater kid at heart.In Marvel Comic books, Steve Rogers was a creative kid before he got transformed into Captain America. Evans loves to talk up his theater background, recently made his Broadway debut in the play Lobby Hero, and is thrilled to mention ' and demonstrate ' his affinity for tap-dancing.And just like Cap, Chris Evans always stays humble even when he's the MVP.Aww thanks man!! Wish I had known you were there! Truth be told, I just let the mustache call the shots :) https://t.co/kegXF9pABm' Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) April 1, 2018Sign up here to get INSIDER's favorite stories straight to your inbox.Join the conversation about this storyNOW WATCH: Learning to celebrate failure at a young age led to this billionaire's success
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