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Ted Ross

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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 also starred Diana Ross and Michael Jackson
Born: Sat, Jun 30 1934
Birthplace: Zanesville, Ohio, USA

Death: Tue, Sep 03 2002
Ted Ross is 68 years old
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Poster of The Fisher King
The Fisher King
Ted Ross was 57 in The Fisher King as 'Limo Bum'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1991
Poster of Arthur 2: On the Rocks
Arthur 2: On the Rocks
Ted Ross was 54 in Arthur 2: On the Rocks as 'Bitterman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 08 1988
Poster of Police Academy
Police Academy
Ted Ross was 49 in Police Academy as 'Captain Reed'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 1984
Poster of Amityville II: The Possession
Amityville II: The Possession
Ted Ross was 48 in Amityville II: The Possession as 'Mr. Booth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1982
Poster of Fighting Back
Fighting Back
Ted Ross was 47 in Fighting Back as 'Commissioner'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1982
Poster of Parole
Parole
Ted Ross was 47 in Parole as 'Barney'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 19 1982
Poster of Ragtime
Ragtime
Ted Ross was 47 in Ragtime as 'Black Lawyer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1981
Poster of Purlie
Purlie
Ted Ross was 47 in Purlie as 'Ensemble'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 12 1981
Poster of Arthur
Arthur
Ted Ross was 47 in Arthur as 'Bitterman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1981
Poster of F.D.R.: The Last Year
F.D.R.: The Last Year
Ted Ross was 45 in F.D.R.: The Last Year as 'Prettyman'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1980
Poster of Death Penalty
Death Penalty
Ted Ross was 45 in Death Penalty as 'Woody'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 22 1980
Poster of The Wiz
The Wiz
Ted Ross was 44 in The Wiz as 'Lion / Fleetwood Coup de Ville'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 1978
Poster of Wiz on Down the Road
Wiz on Down the Road
Ted Ross was 43 in Wiz on Down the Road as 'Lion'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of The Fourth King
The Fourth King
Ted Ross was 43 in The Fourth King as 'Uno (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1977
Poster of Minstrel Man
Minstrel Man
Ted Ross was 42 in Minstrel Man as 'Charlie Bates'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 02 1977
Poster of The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
Ted Ross was 42 in The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings as 'Sallie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1976

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of A Different World
A Different World
Ted Ross was 53+ in A Different World as 'Dean Harris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Ted Ross was 51+ in The Equalizer as 'Pike'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of 227
227
Ted Ross was 51+ in 227
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Ted Ross was 50+ in The Cosby Show as 'Dean Harris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Sirota's Court
Sirota's Court
Ted Ross was 42+ in Sirota's Court
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 01 1976
Poster of The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
Ted Ross was 40+ in The Jeffersons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1975
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Ted Ross was 28+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962