Actor

Josh Ryan Evans

January 10, 1982 · Hayward, California, USA

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 aged 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.

Born in Hayward, California, Evans began his career at age twelve, appearing in various television commercials. He made his film debut portraying a toddler in "Baby Geniuses" in 1999. The following year he played the role of the young Grinch in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." He also appeared as General Tom Thumb in the A&E original movie, "P.T. Barnum." Evans also had guest spots on "Ally McBeal," "7th Heaven," and "Poltergeist: The Legacy."

Notable work

6.8
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
as 8-Year-Old Grinch
8
Hey Arnold! (1996)
as 3rd Grader (voice)
6.5
Ally McBeal (1997)
as Oren Koolie
6.7
Family Matters (1989)
as Stevil Double

Often works with

Beau Bridges
2 titles together
P.T. Barnum, P.T. Barnum
Jordan Bridges
2 titles together
P.T. Barnum, P.T. Barnum
Cynthia Dale
2 titles together
P.T. Barnum, P.T. Barnum
George Hamilton
2 titles together
P.T. Barnum, P.T. Barnum
Henry Czerny
2 titles together
P.T. Barnum, P.T. Barnum
Charles Martin Smith
2 titles together
P.T. Barnum, P.T. Barnum

Full filmography · 8

P.T. Barnum
as (General) Tom Thumb
1999
Passions
as Timmy
1999
Ally McBeal
as Oren Koolie
19976.5
Hey Arnold!
as 3rd Grader (voice)
19968
7th Heaven
as Adam
19966.4
Family Matters
as Stevil Double
19896.7