Evan Williams
Born: 1985-03-11 in Alberta, Canada
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2024
- 1 Million Followers as Jack
2023
- The Way Home as Elliot Augustine
2022
- Blonde as Eddy G. Robinson Jr.
- Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis as Meriwether Lewis
2021
- Tentacles as Grant
- Christmas Takes Flight as Matt
2020
- Midnight at the Magnolia as Jack Russo
- Tempest Desert as Justin
2019
- A Date by Christmas Eve as Fisher Dougherty
2018
- The Rookie as Camel
- Cannonball as Ian
2017
- Escape Room as Tyler
- Paradise Club as Ben
2016
- Westworld as Jack
- Fuller House as Corey
- Cherry as Jake
2015
- Versailles as The Knight of Lorraine
- Fishing Naked as Rodney
- Farhope Tower as Andre
2014
- Ride as Brad
2013
- The Fortune Theory as Morris Swann
2011
- Awkward. as Luke
- Lloyd the Conqueror as Lloyd
2010
- On Strike for Christmas as Mark Robertson
- Baxter as Baxter McNab
2009
- The National Tree as Rock Burdock
- Grey Gardens as Young Banker
- Degrassi Goes Hollywood as Kelly Ashoona
2006
- Save the Last Dance 2 as Shane
- The House Next Door as Toby Sheehan
2001
- Degrassi as Kelly Ashoona