Ted Ross
Biography
Ted Ross works in acting. Born June 30, 1934 in Zanesville, Ohio, USA. Died September 3, 2002. Archytele tracks 25 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
25 titles- The Fisher King (1991) as Limo Bum
- Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988) as Bitterman
- Stealing Home (1988) as Bud Scott
- A Different World (1987) as Dean Harris
- The Equalizer (1985) as Pike
- 227 (1985)
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Dean Harris
- Police Academy (1984) as Captain Reed
- Amityville II: The Possession (1982) as Mr. Booth
- Fighting Back (1982) as Commissioner
- Parole (1982) as Barney
- Arthur (1981) as Bitterman
- Ragtime (1981) as Black Lawyer
- Purlie (1981) as Ensemble
- F.D.R.: The Last Year (1980) as Prettyman
- Death Penalty (1980) as Woody
- The Wiz (1978) as Lion
- Wiz on Down the Road (1978) as Lion
- Minstrel Man (1977) as Charlie Bates
- The Fourth King (1977) as Uno (voice)
- Sirota's Court (1976) as Sawyer Dabney
- The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976) as Sallie
- The Jeffersons (1975)
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ted Ross best known for?
Ted Ross is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Fisher King (1991), Stealing Home (1988), The Big Lebowski (1998), The Equalizer (1985).
When and where was Ted Ross born?
Ted Ross was born on June 30, 1934 in Zanesville, Ohio, USA. They passed away on September 3, 2002.
How many credits does Ted Ross have?
Ted Ross has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 1991.
What is Ted Ross's background in cinema and television?
Ted Ross (June 30, 1934 – September 3, 2002) was an American actor who was probably best known for his role as the Lion in The Wiz, an all-African American reinterpretation of The Wizard of Oz. He won a Tony Award for the original 1975 Broadway production, and went on to recreate the role in the 1978 film version which...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 28
- The Fisher King (1991) as Limo Bum — aged about 57
- The Jeffersons (1975) — aged about 41
- A Different World (1987) as Dean Harris — aged about 53
- The Equalizer (1985) as Pike — aged about 51
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Dean Harris — aged about 50
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