Van Hansis, born Evan Vanfossen Hansis on September 25, 1981, in North Adams, Massachusetts, is an accomplished American actor.
As a prominent figure in the soap opera world, Hansis played the captivating role of Luke Snyder on CBS's As the World Turns from December 14, 2005, to September 17, 2010. His character, the son of long-running characters on the series, was known for a groundbreaking gay romantic storyline, recognized as one of the first in American daytime television.
Throughout his career, Hansis has made guest appearances on various television series and has starred in several notable films. In 2011, he appeared in the thriller film Occupant, and in December 2012, he began playing the role of Thom in the dark comedy web series EastSiders.
In addition to his television work, Hansis has also appeared in several films, including the 2013 horror film Devil May Call, where he played the role of Jess Gibson, and the 2015 LGBT mystery film Kiss Me, Kill Me, in which he starred as Dusty.
Throughout his career, Hansis has received numerous award nominations, including three Daytime Emmy Award nominations for his portrayal of Luke Snyder on As the World Turns in 2007, 2008, and 2009, and again in 2016 for his role on EastSiders.
