Mike Evans(1929-2012)
- Actor
Evans Roland Samuel JR. "Mike" Passed was born in Oxford, Michigan to Reland (Mimi) Schreel
Evans and Roland Samuel Evans, Sr. Many in the area will remember Mike
as the cherubic-faced pharmacist in commercials for Arbor Drugs as well
as in hundreds of other commercials, industrial films and regular
theatrical films. Among his films were Gran Torino, Home Run Showdown,
High School, Judicial Consent, and One Day in Dallas. His television
credits include Walker Texas Ranger, General Hospital, The Young and
the Restless, and The People's Choice Awards. A member of Aftra, Sag
and Actor's Equity Association, Mike appeared at Michigan Opera
Theatre, the Attic Theatre, Actors' Renaissance, Goodman Theatre in
Chicago and Seaside Playhouse in Oregon. During the 40 years he worked
with Grosse Pointe Theatre, Mike appeared in over 50 roles, from his
first show A Funny Thing on the Way to The Forum, the hilarious Alfred
P. Doolittle in My Fair Lady, the mean-spirited Bumble in Oliver, and
the intense and troubled Willie Loman in Death of a Salesman. He
enjoyed himself no matter what he did in the theatre. He served on the
Board of Directors, and he won several awards. He was a noted Speech
Pathologist in private practice for many years.
