Damon Evans
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- Won a scholarship to attend Interlochen Arts Academy High School in Michigan.
- Featured in the 1971 Broadway production of The Me Nobody Knows.
- Auditioned for role of James 'J.J.' Evans Jr. in the CBS series Good Times; lost out to Jimmie Walker.
- In 1975, replaced Michael Evans as Lionel Jefferson in the CBS comedy series The Jeffersons.
- Nominated for a Best Actor Olivier Award in 1992 for portrayal of Joe in the London stage production of Carmen Jones.
- Has sung with the London Symphony Orchestra.