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Ted Ross

Ted Ross

A Tony-winning actor recognized for his role as the Cowardly Lion in The Wiz, Ted Ross' career was ironically kick-started when, at age 18, he went on an amateur-night contest with a striking rendition of "Under the Rainbow." Born in Zanesville, OH, Ross' family moved to Dayton when he was seven years old. Working as an emcee shortly before he entered the Air Force in the 1950s, the emerging talent continued to develop his skills upon discharge with appearances in The Bingo Long Traveling All Stars & Motor Kings (1976) and the filmed version of The Wiz (1978). Gaining increasing exposure as Bitterman in Arthur (1981) as well as the sequel, Ross was also active in television with roles in The Jeffersons, The Cosby Show, and A Different World. Suffering a debilitating stroke in 1998, Ross resided in a nursing home before ultimately passing away in early September 2002. He was 68. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide


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Ted Ross Trivia

When was Ted Ross born?
Ted Ross date of birth: June 30, 1934

Who did Ted Ross portray in The Wiz?
Ted Ross was Lion in The Wiz

What role did Ted Ross portray in Arthur?
Ted Ross played Bitterman in Arthur

Who did Ted Ross play in The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings?
Ted Ross was Sallie Potter in The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings

What role did Ted Ross portray in Ragtime?
Ted Ross played Black Lawyer in Ragtime

What role did Ted Ross portray in The Fisher King?
Ted Ross played Limo Bum in The Fisher King

Who did Ted Ross play in Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker?
Ted Ross was Narrator in Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

Who did Ted Ross play in Stealing Home?
Ted Ross was Bud Scott in Stealing Home

Who did Ted Ross play in Police Academy?
Ted Ross was Capt. Reed in Police Academy

What role did Ted Ross play in Arthur 2: On the Rocks?
Ted Ross played Bitterman in Arthur 2: On the Rocks

What role did Ted Ross play in Amityville II: The Possession?
Ted Ross played Mr. Booth in Amityville II: The Possession


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