Willie Ross
Biography
Willie Ross was a male actor born in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, UK. He began his career as a comic on the North-East club circuit, initially teaming up with Peter Lambert to form the duo Lambert and Ross. After the partnership dissolved in the 1980s, Ross went on to become a successful actor. He appeared in notable films, including Rita, Sue and Bob Too, and Riff Raff, and also in television shows such as Our Friends In The North and One Foot In The Grave. Ross was 61 years old at the time of his death in 2000, following an accident at home.
Career overview
Willie Ross began his career as a comic on the North-East club circuit, initially teaming up with Peter Lambert to form the duo Lambert and Ross. The partnership gained national recognition before eventually folding in the 1980s. Following this, Ross transitioned to a successful acting career, with notable roles in various film, television, and stage productions.
Ross's breakthrough in film came with a role in the 1987 film Rita, Sue and Bob Too, where he portrayed a foul-mouthed father. He went on to appear in acclaimed films such as Ken Loach's Riff Raff and Peter Greenaway's The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover. His television work included appearances in Our Friends In The North and One Foot In The Grave, among other productions.
Throughout his acting career, Ross accumulated a total of 36 credits. Born in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, UK, Ross's acting career spanned several decades before his death in 2000, at the age of 61.
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Full Filmography
36 titles- Blow Dry (2001) as Louis's Volunteer
- Bodywork (2001) as Homeless Man
- Purely Belter (2000) as Ginga
- Honest (2000) as Woodbine
- Secret Society (2000) as Mr Swanley
- Bait (2000) as Hungry Man
- Badger (1999)
- Doomwatch: Winter Angel (1999) as Mr Fulton
- Swept from the Sea (1998)
- The End (1998)
- Brass Eye (1997) as Sainsbur McManus / Eddie Hazel
- The Ice House (1997) as Wally Ferris
- Loop (1997) as Geordie Trucker
- Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) as Edwin Sutton
- Our Friends in the North (1996) as Gordon Peacock
- Hillsborough (1996) as Additional Cast
- Out of the Blue (1995) as Harry 'The Hat' Pope
- Restoration (1995) as Man with Visible Heart
- A Pinch of Snuff (1994) as Johnnie Hope
- Heartbeat (1992) as Jonty Walsh
- Riff-Raff (1991) as Gus Siddon
- One Foot in the Grave (1990)
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Barman
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989) as Roy
- Dealers (1989) as Anna's Doorman
- And a Nightingale Sang (1989) as Harold, the Communist
- The Storyteller (1988) as Tinker
- The Fear (1988) as Motty
- The Storyteller: Fearnot (1988) as Tinker
- The Nature of the Beast (1988) as Danny
- Lucky Sunil (1988) as Beadle
- Treacle (1987) as First Man
- Rita, Sue and Bob Too (1987) as Sue's Father
- Road (1987) as Dad
- The Bill (1984)
- Minder (1979) as Stan Sorrell
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Willie Ross best known for?
Willie Ross is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Blow Dry (2001), Night Flight (1981), Twelve Monkeys (1995), Dalziel and Pascoe (1996).
When and where was Willie Ross born?
Willie Ross was born on January 1, 1938 in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, UK. They passed away on January 1, 2000.
How many credits does Willie Ross have?
Willie Ross has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2001.
What is Willie Ross's background in cinema and television?
Willie Ross was a male actor born in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, UK. He began his career as a comic on the North-East club circuit, initially teaming up with Peter Lambert to form the duo Lambert and Ross. After the partnership dissolved in the 1980s, Ross went on to become a successful actor. He appeared ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Storyteller (1988) as Tinker — aged about 50
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Barman — aged about 51
- Our Friends in the North (1996) as Gordon Peacock — aged about 58
- One Foot in the Grave (1990) — aged about 52
- Brass Eye (1997) as Sainsbur McManus / Eddie Hazel — aged about 59
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989) as Roy — aged about 51
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