Evan Williams

Evan Williams

Biography: Evan Williams was born in Alberta, Canada, and spent most of his childhood in Calgary. He credits his father, an engineer, and his mother, a professional artist, for their generosity in supporting him as he sought out his own creative outlet. He performed first in choir and musical theater productions with the local church, traveling to Moscow as part of a street performance troupe. Evan began to think seriously about a career in acting after being cast as the title role in 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' in high school. He then joined the Summerstock Conservatory where he performed a number of musicals in downtown Calgary, and was the recipient of the Phyllis Pope Award for Best Performance for his portrayal of the eccentric Rabbi in 'Fiddler On the Roof' in 2004. A graduate of Ryerson Theatre School, Evan gained recognition internationally on 'Degrassi: The Next Generation' in the role of Kelly Ashoona. In addition, Evan has appeared in a number of popular television shows including 'The Border', 'Instant Star', and 'Being Erica' as well as appearing in films such as "A Flesh Offering" and HBO's "Grey Gardens" in which he appears alongside Drew Barrymore. Evan starred as Baxter McNab in the series 'Baxter' which is set in a performing arts high school, allowing Evan to display some of his musical ability both vocally and on the piano/guitar. Evan was also the lead in Hallmark Channel's "The National Tree" appearing opposite Andrew McCarthy. On the stage, Evan has most recently starred as Chet in Sam Shepard's "Cowboys #2" with the Candles Are For Burning Co-op. Evan currently resides in Los Angeles.

Place of Birth: Not available

Birthday: March 11, 1984

Deathday: N/A

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Known For

Christmas Takes Flight
Christmas Takes Flight

2021-12-19

Save the Last Dance 2
Save the Last Dance 2

2006-10-10

The National Tree
The National Tree

2009-11-28

1 Million Followers
1 Million Followers

2024-10-10

Grey Gardens
Grey Gardens

2009-06-21

The House Next Door
The House Next Door

2006-10-30

Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis
Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis

2022-09-09

The Fortune Theory
The Fortune Theory

2013-01-01

Fishing Naked
Fishing Naked

2015-05-08

Farhope Tower
Farhope Tower

2015-08-30

Paradise Club
Paradise Club

2017-08-19

Escape Room
Escape Room

2017-06-19

Degrassi Goes Hollywood
Degrassi Goes Hollywood

2009-08-14

Ride
Ride

2014-11-08

Cherry
Cherry

2016-01-01

Lloyd the Conqueror
Lloyd the Conqueror

2011-09-24

Cannonball
Cannonball

2018-12-05

On Strike for Christmas
On Strike for Christmas

2010-12-05

Blonde
Blonde

2022-09-16

A Date by Christmas Eve
A Date by Christmas Eve

2019-12-22

Midnight at the Magnolia
Midnight at the Magnolia

2020-11-05

Tempest Desert
Tempest Desert

2020-10-08

Tentacles
Tentacles

2021-02-12