Evan Ross Biography

Fast Facts

• Won the "Breakout Acting" Award at SXSW
• Got married to singer Ashlee Simpson
• Is the brother of actress Tracee Ellis Ross
• The son of Motown legend and actress Diana Ross
• Quote: "(On gaining an interest in acting) "I always loved movies, especialy watching some of my mom's (Motown legend Diana Ross) films when I was younger, like 'Out of Darkness,' where she played a schizophrenic․ I always found it interesting that I was still able to see her in each role, even though she was playing these different characters․"
• Quote: "(On how he wants to be remembered) "That's hard to say․ I want to be remembered for the good work that I've done, for the positive work, and as somebody who was innovative and who people enjoyed․""
• Recognized for taking on gritty roles of troubled characters