Evan Ross

Birth Name:

Evan Olav Næss

Birth Place:

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

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

2008Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special:Nominated
2011SXSW Competition Award - Breakthrough Performance:Winner
2012Black Reel - Best Actor:Nominated
2018Festival Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2018Festival Award - Best Actor in a Feature Film:Nominated

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