Josh Ryan Evans
Josh Ryan Evans | |
|---|---|
 Evans as Timmy Lenox | |
| Born | Joshua Ryan Evans January 10, 1982 Hayward, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 5, 2002 (aged 20) San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) |
| Other names | Josh Evans |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–2002 |
| Height | 3 ft 2 in (97 cm)[1] |
Joshua Ryan Evans (January 10, 1982 – August 5, 2002) was an American actor who became known for his role of Timmy Lenox in the soap opera Passions. Evans was ages 17 to 20 during his tenure on Passions, but had the appearance and voice of a small child due to achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism. He was 3 feet 2 inches (97 cm) tall.[1]
Early life and career
Born in
A&E original movie P.T. Barnum. Evans also had guest spots on Ally McBeal, 7th Heaven, and Poltergeist: The Legacy.[2]
In 1999, Evans began portraying
Daytime Emmy Award in 2000 and won two Soap Opera Digest Awards
in 2000 and 2001.
The character of Timmy was intended to become an angel and remain a presence on the show, but the storyline had to be rewritten after Evans' death.
Death
On August 5, 2002, Evans died from complications related to a
congenital heart condition.[1][3] He was cremated and his ashes interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills
.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996–1997 | Family Matters | Stevil |
| 1998 | Ally McBeal | Oren Coolie |
| 1999 | Poltergeist: The Legacy | Being (voice) |
| Hey Arnold! | Third Grader (voice) | |
| 7th Heaven | Adam | |
| P.T. Barnum | Tom Thumb | |
| Rugrats | Small Boy (voice) | |
| 1999-2002 | Passions | Timmy |
| 2000 | How The Grinch Stole Christmas | 8-year-old Grinch |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Title of work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Daytime Emmy Award
|
Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series | Passions | Nominated |
| 2000 | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Favorite Scene Stealer | Passions | Won |
| 2001 | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Outstanding Male Scene Stealer | Passions | Won |
| 2000 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Soap Opera - Young Actor | Passions | Nominated |
| 2000 | YoungStar Awards | Best Young Actor/Performance in a Daytime TV Series | Passions | Won |
References
- ^ ISSN 0093-7673. Archived from the originalon November 1, 2008.
- Soapcentral. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
- ^ Oliver, Myrna (August 7, 2002). "Joshua Evans, 20; 3-Foot, 2-Inch Actor Starred in TV's 'Passions'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
External links
- Josh Ryan Evans at IMDb
- Josh Ryan Evans and Achondroplasia Archived January 13, 2008, at the Wayback Machine at About.com
- Josh Ryan Evans at Find a Grave