Scott Andrew Evans(born September 21, 1983)[1]is an American actor. He is known for playing the role of police officerOliver Fishon theABCdaytimesoap operaOne Life to Live,[2]the recurring role of Oliver on the seriesGrace and Frankie,and one of the Kens inBarbie.He is the younger brother of actorChris Evans.[2][3]
Scott Evans | |
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 Evans in 2010 | |
| Born | Scott Andrew Evans September 21, 1983 |
| Alma mater | New York University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
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Early life and personal life
editScott Andrew Evans was born September 21, 1983, and raised inSudbury, Massachusetts.[1]His parents are Bob Evans, adentist,and Lisa (née Capuano) Evans, adancer[4][5]and later artistic director at theConcord Youth Theatre.[6]He has two sisters, Carly and Shanna,[4]and an older brother, actorChris Evans.
Evans began acting as a child in local theater productions in Massachusetts.[7][8]He attended Lincoln-Sudbury High School.[9]
Scott Evans studied theatre atNew York Universitywhere he performed in "Mrs. Sharp" byRyan Scott Oliver& Kirsten Guenther, directed by Ryan Mekenian, and featuringAlex BrightmanandAli Stroker.[2][3][10]He is gay, havingcome outat age 19.[11]
Career
editEvans began playing the recurring role of police officer Oliver Fish onOne Life to Liveon January 15, 2008.[12]He subsequently appeared briefly onGuiding Lightas Trey in 2008, and guest-starred as Woody Sage in the June 22, 2008Law and Order: Criminal Intentepisode "Betrayed"as well as the role of Ben in the October 21, 2008,Fringeepisode "The Cure."[2]Evans was also seen as Chad the Mail Clerk in the 2009 filmConfessions of a Shopaholic.
Initially brought in toOne Life to Livefor five episodes, Evans returned for a total of 137 episodes.[2]In July 2009, his character Oliver Fish became involved in a romantic relationship with Kyle Lewis. The storyline came to wider attention whenPatricia Mauceri,an actress who had played the recurring role ofCarlotta Vegaon theOne Life to Livesince 1995, was replaced after reportedly voicing personal religious objections to her character's involvement in his storyline.[13]The storyline onOne Life to Livewas dropped and both Scott and Brett were let go in 2010. Evans also had a guest role on theAMCseriesRubiconas an American involved in a serious terrorist attack withal-Qaeda.[14]
In 2022, Evans playedDarren Hayes' love interest in the music video for "Let's Try Being in Love".[15]In 2023, he played a Western-themedKeninBarbie.
In June 2024,Deadlineannounced that Evans had been cast inMindy Kaling's forthcoming seriesRunning Point.[16]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Lovely Bones | Townsperson | |
| 2009 | Confessions of a Shopaholic | Chad | |
| 2014 | Behaving Badly | Ronnie Watt | |
| 2014 | Before We Go | Concierge | |
| 2014 | Playing It Cool | Blissful boy | |
| 2015 | Lily & Kat | Nick | |
| 2015 | Close Range | Deputy Logan | |
| 2016 | Badlands of Kain | Josh | |
| 2016 | Southbound | Danny | Short film |
| 2018 | Madhouse Mecca | Greg | |
| 2020 | Almost Love | Adam | |
| 2023 | Barbie | Ken |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2010 | One Life to Live | Oliver Fish | 137 episodes |
| 2008 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Woody Sage (Scott Woodley) | Episode: "Betrayed" |
| 2008 | Guiding Light | Trey | 2 episodes |
| 2008 | Fringe | Ben | Episode: "The Cure" |
| 2010 | Law & Order | Thomas Moran | Episode: "Steel-Eyed Death" |
| 2010 | Rubicon | Joe Purcell | Episode: "Wayward Sons" |
| 2011 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Shane Berlin | Episode: "Trophy Wine" |
| 2012–2013 | White Collar | Dennis Flynn | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | In the Dark | EMT Reid | Television film |
| 2014 | Looking | Cody Heller | Episode: "Looking for a Plus-One" |
| 2014 | Hit the Floor | Danny | Episode: "Unguarded" |
| 2016 | I Know Where Lizzie Is | Henry Spencer | Television film |
| 2017 | Daytime Divas | Julian | 4 episodes |
| 2018–2019 | Grace and Frankie | Oliver | Recurring role |
| 2019 | Into the Dark | Joel | Episode: "Midnight Kiss" |
| 2023 | With Love | James | Recurring role |
References
edit- ^abKrebs, Sean (December 14, 2009)."Behind The Scenes: The Scott Evans Cover Shoot".Instinct.Archived fromthe originalon July 26, 2011.RetrievedDecember 16,2009.
- ^abcdeJensen, Michael (June 15, 2009)."Exclusive: Scott Evans' First Interview".AfterElton.RetrievedJuly 21,2009.
- ^abVoss, Brandon (February 2009)."A List: Chris Evans".The Advocate.Issue #1023. Advocate.RetrievedJuly 21,2009.
- ^abKeck, William (September 9, 2004)."Chris Evans' career ready to sizzle".USA Today.Archivedfrom the original on November 6, 2013.RetrievedDecember 10,2007.
...Evans' siblings, Scott, Carly and Shanna....[parents] Bob, a dentist, and Lisa, a dancer...
- ^Cantrell, Cindy (March 9, 2014)."Chris Evans doesn't forget his Concord roots".The Boston Globe.Archivedfrom the original on October 17, 2014.RetrievedApril 6,2014.
...Concord Youth Theatre, where his mother, Lisa Capuano Evans, has been artistic director since 1998.
- ^Marotta, Terry (July 19, 2007)."Greaseis the word ".Wicked Local Sudbury.Gatehouse News Service.Archivedfrom the original on April 3, 2014.RetrievedJuly 19,2010.
- ^"Scott Evans - Concord Player Member".concordplayers.org.RetrievedJuly 8,2024.
- ^"Concord Youth Theatre students are extras in Chris Evans' new movie".Wicked Local.RetrievedJuly 8,2024.
- ^Bailey-Wells, Peter (November 5, 2019)."Chris and Scott Evans talk about cutting class in high school at Lincoln-Sudbury - The Boston Globe".BostonGlobe.RetrievedJuly 8,2024.
- ^"Chris Evans Outed Bro Scott".The Advocate.December 30, 2009.
- ^"Scott Evans' Brother Chris Was the One Who Outed Him. Not That He Cared".Queerty.December 31, 2009.RetrievedNovember 24,2016.
- ^"One Life to Liverecap (1/15/08) ".Soaps.RetrievedMarch 7,2010.
- ^Fairman, Michael (July 2, 2009)."Soapside:Advocate's Guide to Daytime ".Advocate. Archived fromthe originalon July 4, 2009.RetrievedJuly 2,2009.
- ^Dorsi, Jenna (March 17, 2015)."OLTL's Scott Evans Will Appear on Rubicon".Daytime Confidential.RetrievedJanuary 20,2024.
- ^"Darren Hayes - Let's Try Being in Love (Official Vide)".January 26, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 27,2022– viaYouTube.
- ^Cordero, Rosy (June 24, 2024)."Scott Evans Boards Mindy Kaling's Basketball Series 'Running Point'".Deadline.RetrievedJuly 11,2024.