Evan Cleaver's formative years were profoundly impacted by the extraordinary achievements of the renowned Sidney Poitier, thereby instilling within him a deep-seated desire to excel as a talented actor. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Cleaver's trajectory took an unexpected turn when he secured a prestigious basketball scholarship to attend Dillard University in New Orleans.
At this esteemed institution, Cleaver made history by becoming the inaugural student to receive a basketball scholarship and ultimately graduate with a degree in Acting.
