Evan Olav Ross (born August 26, 1988) is an American actor. He is the son of recording artist Diana Ross and Norwegian businessman and mountaineer, Arne Næss, Jr.. He is the brother of actresses Rhonda Ross Kendrick and Tracee Ellis Ross, and of singer Leona Naess. He began acting in the late 2000s, appearing in the films ATL and Pride.
Ross was born Evan Olav Næss on August 26, 1988, in Greenwich, Connecticut, to recording artist Diana Ross and ...
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Evan Olav Ross (born August 26, 1988) is an American actor. He is the son of recording artist Diana Ross and Norwegian businessman and mountaineer, Arne Næss, Jr.. He is the brother of actresses Rhonda Ross Kendrick and Tracee Ellis Ross, and of singer Leona Naess. He began acting in the late 2000s, appearing in the films ATL and Pride.
Ross was born Evan Olav Næss on August 26, 1988, in Greenwich, Connecticut, to recording artist Diana Ross and shipping magnate Arne Næss, Jr.. He has three sisters: Tracee Ellis Ross, Rhonda Ross Kendrick and Chudney Ross, and one brother, Ross Naess. In 2004, Ross's father was killed in a climbing accident while in South Africa.
Ross began his career as an actor while in high school. His first major role was in the film, ATL, released in March 2006, in which he co-starred with rappers T.I. and Big Boi. Ross received rave reviews for his role as a troubled teenager in Life Support, along with Queen Latifah and Tracee Ellis Ross, who portrayed Evan's...
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