From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Evan Ross
Evan Ross
Evan Ross 2006, in which he co-starred with rappers T.I. and Big
Boi. Ross received rave reviews for his role as a troubled
teenager in Life Support, along with Queen Latifah and
Tracee Ellis Ross, who portrayed Evan’s elder sister in the
movie and is his real life sister. Ross later co-starred in
the biography, Pride, in which he portrayed a good na-
tured teen with a speech impediment. He also appeared
(uncredited on-screen) in episode 171 of Girlfriends. The
episode, titled "What’s Black-A-Lackin’?", also had
Chrisette Michele as a guest star, and was directed by
Tracee Ellis Ross.[3] Ross is involved in several other
movies, including Linewatch with Cuba Gooding, Jr. in
2008, and he finished a role in the indie film Life Is Hot in
Cracktown. He starred as the love interest of Hilary Duff’s
character in the 2009 comedy drama According to Greta.
Ross attending the second issue release of the Girls Gone Wild He also appeared in the Notorious B.I.G. 2005 video Nasty
magazine party at Les Deux, Hollywood, in June 2008 Girl and the Lionel Richie video Just Go.
Born Evan Olav Næss In 2010 Ross joined the cast of the CW series 90210 in
August 26, 1988 (1988-08-26) its third season, where he plays Liam Court’s (Matt Lan-
Greenwich, Connecticut, United States ter) half brother and love interest to Annie Wilson played
Occupation Actor/Musician by Shenae Grimes.[4] His next high profile 2011 film is
the critically acclaimed film festival winner, "Mooz-lum"
Years active 2006–present that also stars Danny Glover and Nia Long. According to
IMDB, he has 21 film projects in various stages of produc-
Evan Olav Næss (born August 26, 1988) is an American tion. He will be starring alongside Brittany Snow in the
actor and musician. He is the son of entertainer Diana thriller 96 Minutes
Ross. He is the brother of actresses Rhonda Ross Kendrick
and Tracee Ellis Ross, and of singer Leona Naess. He be- Music career
gan acting in the late 2000s, appearing in the films ATL
In 2007, Ross began recording his debut album, which
and Pride. Evan released his first single in February 2011,
will encompass R&B and pop.[5] After four years in the
called "Yes Me".
studio, Evan released his single "Yes Me" in February 25
2011 which was produced by Tony DeNiro & written by
Early life them together.[6]
Ross was born Evan Olav Næss on August 26, 1988, in
Greenwich, Connecticut, to entertainer Diana Ross and Filmography
Norwegian businessman and mountaineer, Arne Næss, Jr.
[1][2] He has three sisters from his mother (Tracee Ellis Jeff Who Lives At Home
Ross, Rhonda Ross Kendrick and Chudney Ross), three
brothers and two sisters from his father (Christoffer,
Nicklas, Louis, Leona Næss and Katinka) and only one References
brother from both (Ross Næss). In 2004, Ross’s father was [1] "Evan Ross - Trailer - Showtimes - Cast - Movies &
killed in a climbing accident while in South Africa. TV". The New York Times (The New York Times
Company). http://movies.nytimes.com/person/
Career 1411588/Evan-Ross/biography. Retrieved
2009-06-12.
[2] "ATL, Evan Ross". People. Time. 2006-04-03.
Acting career http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/
Ross began his career as an actor while in high school. His 0,,20061784,00.html. Retrieved 2009-04-27.
first major role was in the film, ATL, released in March
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Evan Ross
Years Film Role Notes
1999 Double Platinum Audience member TV Film; Uncredited
2006 ATL Anton "Ant" Swann
2007 Pride Reggie
Life Support Amare McCarter
2008 Gardens of the Night Donnie
Linewatch Little boy
2009 According to Greta Julie
Life Is Hot in Cracktown Romeo
Black Water Transit Gary Vermillion
2010 Case 219 Cameron Porter
Brooklyn to Manhattan Sam Completed
90210 Charlie Recurring Role
2011 Mooz-lum Tariq Lead Role
96 Minutes Dre Lead Role
[3] The New York Times. http://tv.nytimes.com/ • Official Website
episode/71769/Girlfriends/overview. Persondata
[4] "Diana Ross’ Son Joins the Cast of 90210".
Name Ross, Evan
TVGuide.com. http://www.tvguide.com/News/
evan’s-Ross-Join-1020845.aspx. t Alternative
[5] Davis, Peter (2007-03-27). "Beautiful People 2007: names
Evan Ross". Paper. Paper Publishing Company. Short descrip- Actor
http://www.papermag.com/ tion
?section=article&parid=1831. Retrieved 2009-05-12. Date of birth 1988-8-26
[6] "Home: Evan Ross". EvanRossMusic.com.
Place of birth Greenwich, Connecticut, United
2011-02-25. http://evanrossmusic.com/. Retrieved
States
2011-02-25.
Date of death
External links Place of death
• Evan Ross at the Internet Movie Database
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Evan_Ross&oldid=473443837"
Categories:
• 1988 births
• Actors from Connecticut
• African American actors
• American film actors
• American people of Native American descent
• Living people
• American people of Norwegian descent
• People from Greenwich, Connecticut
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