Josh Ryan Evans played Timmy, Tabitha's "one-of-a-kind" friend on NBC's Passions At the age of 12, without telling his parents, Josh printed his own personal business cards and hired his own agent. This landed him his first part in a nationally run commercial for Dreyer's/Edy's Ice Cream entitled "The Dancing Baby." Due to the popularity of the Dreyer's Cloe Award winning commercial, Josh was tapped for his first feature film role in Columbia/Tri-Star's "Baby Geniuses." His television credits included Ally McBeal, where he played the part of Oren, a young attorney of prodigy stature, and the arch nemesis of Calista Flockhart's character. He was also featured in the A&E miniseries P.T. Barnum, in which he played the lead role of "Tom Thumb," and in "Poltergeist: The Legacy" for Showtime. Evans also played the young Grinch in Imagine Entertainment's "The Grinch," starring Jim Carrey. Evans received two consecutive "Soap Opera Digest" Awards for Outstanding Male Scene Stealer for his role as Timmy. Josh was a native of Hayward, California, and was born on January 10, 1982.

Sadly, on August 5, 2002, Josh Ryan Evans passed away of complications during some surgery - ironically - his on screen character died of similar complications on screen the same day. He is survived by his parents - Cheryl Evans and Chuck Evans, and older brother James L. Evans.

In closing, I'll leave you with 2 quotes of Josh Ryan Evans's. May they inspire you as much as they have me.

"Dream Big" This quote was usually seen on autographs done by Josh Ryan Evans.

"It's not the size of the dreamer, it's the size of the dream."

Rest In Peace Josh! Your fans love you!

Josh Ryan Evans: January 10, 1982 - August 5, 2002.