- The star also worked with David Caruso on the TV series CSI: Miami
- And he had a role as Kiefer Sutherland’s son in the TV series 24
- His father, Michael, confirmed Evans’ death to TMZ on Monday
- He added that his son struggled with drugs but has gotten better in recent years
Former child actor Evan Ellingson has died at the age of 35.
The 1.80 meter tall star is best known for his work with David Caruso in the TV series “CSI: Miami”, with Kiefer Sutherland in “24” and for the role of Cameron Diaz’s teenage son in the film “My Sister’s Keeper”. ” known.
He was found dead in the bedroom of his sober house in San Bernardino County, southern California, on Sunday, according to a Monday report from TMZ.
His father Michael confirmed Evans’ death at the scene. He added that his son struggled with drugs but has improved in recent years and is in recovery.
According to the coroner’s office, no foul play appears to have occurred and the cause of death has not yet been released.
Sad loss: Former child actor Evan Ellingson has died at the age of 35, TMZ reported in an interview with his father. Seen on TV in 2009: The 6ft 1in star. left, was best known for his work with David Caruso (right) on the television series CSI
The actor appeared to have taken a long break from work in Hollywood before his unexpected death.
Evan hasn’t been on screen in over a decade.
His last role was as Kyle Harmon in a 2010 episode of CSI: Miami. He appeared in a total of 18 episodes of the spooky crime series.
His first acting role was in the 2001 television film Living In Fear, in which he played “young Chuck” at the age of 12.
He next appeared as Young Luke Spencer in a 2001 episode of the soap opera General Hospital.
Then came a small role as Alden Boy in “The Gristle” in 2001.
From 2001 to 2002 he starred in 10 episodes of the TV series Titus alongside Christopher Titus and Stacy Keach.
A successful film: seen on the left in My Sister’s Keeper 2009 with Abigail Breslin. On the red carpet: From left: Cameron Diaz, Sofia Vassilieva, Abigail Breslin, Ellingson and Jason Patric at the New York premiere of My Sister’s Keeper
He then appeared on Mad TV as Church Camp Boy and in Time Changer as Roger.
In 2003 he played Adam in the short film “Rules Of The Game” and in 2005 he played the role of Benjamin Givens in the film “Confession” which starred Pete Greene and Chris Pine.
Complete Savages was a return to television; Evan appeared in 19 episodes from 2004 to 2005.
In 2005, he played David Cook in an episode of Bones with David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel.
He played Mark Edwards opposite Michael Angarano in the 2006 film “The Bondage” and he also had a role as “Kid Marine” in Clint Eastwood’s epic war film “Letters From Iwo Jima.”
Erik Von Detten, Jason Dolley, Andrew Eiden, Evan Ellingson, Shaun Sipos and Keith Carradine arriving at the ABC 2004-2004 Upfront Party at Cipriani in New York City in 2004. In 2004: from left: Ellingson, Erik von Detten and Andrew Eiden at the “Toontown Takes Hollywood” charity event hosted by Disney Online.
Evan landed another TV series the next year: in 2007, he was cast as Josh Bauer alongside Kiefer Sutherland’s anti-terrorist agent Jack Bauer in the thriller “24.”
He appeared in a total of 10 episodes of the acclaimed series, in which Jack dealt with assassinations, nuclear attacks, bioterrorism, torture, traitors and sleeper cells.
Ellingson then worked on Walk The Talk and State of Mind.
In 2009, his most important feature film role followed in “My Sister’s Keeper” with Diaz.