Ellingson made his acting debut in 2001 with roles in the TV movie Living in Fear and General Hospital.

[3] Evan Ellingson was born July 1, 1988, and grew up in La Verne, California with three brothers.

[2] Ellingson is reported to have started abusing drugs at age 19, following the death of his older brother from a heroin overdose.

[2] Ellingson died from a suspected fentanyl overdose in Fontana, California, on November 5, 2023.

[6] The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department later announced that Ellingson's death resulted from an accidental fentanyl overdose.