Michael Evans (Good Times)

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Michael Evans is a fictional character from the 1970s American sitcom Good Times. The character was apparently named after Good Times co-creator Mike Evans. He was portrayed by Ralph Carter.

Michael was mostly known on as the young activist who wanted equal rights for all black people. He was known as the smartest, preadolescent young man of the Evans family. He was called the "Militant Midget" by his father James because of his activism.

Michael Evans was born in 1963 to James and Florida Evans in Chicago. He had 2 older siblings, J.J. and Thelma. They all lived in an apartment a few months after Michael was born, but soon moved to the projects.

As a young child, Michael was involved in many political protests. His parents and siblings were worried that they would get a visit from the F.B.I. sooner or later, which happened when he wrote a letter to the Cuban embassy for information for a school assignment. Fortunately, Michael generally stayed out of serious trouble.

Between the second and third seasons, Michael began to mature and didn't get into trouble protesting. Instead, he showed more interest school and girls. After his father died, Michael didn't want to move with his family to Mississippi because he was in love with a girl.

In the sixth season, Michael attended college. During the series finale he decided to move into a campus dormitory.