Evan Adams
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Evan Adams (born November 15, 1966) is a Coast Salish actor & physician from the Tla’amin First Nation near Powell River, BC, Canada. He is best known for his role as Thomas Builds-The-Fire in Smoke Signals (1999). Aside from his career in the arts, Evan has completed a Medical Doctorate from the University of Calgary in 2002.
Evan Adams Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Evan Adams reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Evan Adams's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 7% of Evan Adams's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Smoke Signals, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Evan Adams Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Evan Adams's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Evan Adams has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Good Canadian | Self - Interviewee | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Indian Road Trip | Casper Manywords | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Ohiyesa: The Soul of an Indian | Ohiyesa (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Kayak to Klemtu | Dave | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Rez Carz | (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Thaw | Professor Anderson | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Black Christmas | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Lenny The Wonder Dog | Razel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Business of Fancydancing | Seymour Polatkin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Lakota Moon | Throws it Down | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Smoke Signals | Thomas Builds-the-Fire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Lost in the Barrens II: The Curse of the Viking Grave | Awasis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Lost in the Barrens | Awasis | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Toby McTeague | Jacob | Average | Similar → |
Evan Adams - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Evan Adams?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Evan Adams is "Smoke Signals" with a rating of 6.8/10.
How many movies has Evan Adams acted in?
Evan Adams has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Evan Adams?
Other notable films include "Toby McTeague", "The Thaw", and "Lost in the Barrens".