Evan Ellingson: A Journey Through The Career Of Young Acting Prodigy
Evan Ellingson, renowned for his roles in CSI: Miami and the movie My Sister's Keeper with Cameron Diaz, has passed away at 35. He was discovered deceased in a Fontana residence's bedroom on Sunday, as reported by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
The beginning
Evan Ellingson grew up in La Verne, California, alongside his three brothers. He was an avid sports enthusiast, engaging in activities like surfing, snowboarding, skating, and even exploring mountain climbing and scuba diving. His passion for sports paved the way for his entry into the world of stardom. At the age of ten, he was spotted at a skatepark, leading to an invitation to join the Vans PeeWee team and participate in a Vans Company commercial. His remarkable charisma and talent eventually led to him starring in a trilogy of short films, where a character was specifically written for him. This marked the beginning of his rapidly advancing career.
Evan Ellingson's journey began with appearances in commercials during his childhood, including one for the clothing and shoe company, Vans. He secured a regular role in the Fox sitcom Titus in 2000 and, in 2004, he starred in the ABC sitcom Complete Savages as Kyle Savage, alongside Erik von Detten and Keith Carradine.
Into the world of films
In 2007, he assumed the role of Josh Bauer in the TV series 24, alongside Kiefer Sutherland, and then spent three years portraying Kyle Harmon in CSI: Miami from 2007 to 2010. Ellingson also ventured into the world of films, landing a role in Clint Eastwood's Letters from Iwo Jima in 2006.
His most notable film role came in the 2009 drama My Sister's Keeper, where he played the son of characters portrayed by Cameron Diaz and Jason Patric, sharing the screen
