Ted Ross
Ted Ross is credited as an American actor, cast often and billed modestly. That body of work is now closed. 50 years of hiring speak for the reliability. Captain Reed in 'Police Academy' remains the calling card. His name appears in 'The Fisher King' as well.
Ted Ross
11 Movies
3 Series
Ted Ross is credited as an American actor, cast often and billed modestly. That body of work is now closed. 50 years of hiring speak for the reliability. Captain Reed in 'Police Academy' remains the calling card. His name appears in 'The Fisher King' as well.
Movies
Plays Captain Reed
Police Academy
1984
Plays Limo Bum
The Fisher King
1991
Plays Mr. Booth
Amityville II: The Possession
1982
Plays Bitterman
Arthur
1981
Plays Lion
The Wiz
1978
Plays Black Lawyer
Ragtime
1981
Plays Bitterman
Arthur 2: On the Rocks
1988
Plays Bud Scott
Stealing Home
1988
Plays Commissioner
Fighting Back
1982
Plays Sallie
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
1976
Plays Ensemble
Purlie
1981
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The Fisher King
Full Filmography
The Fisher King
Limo Bum
1991
Film
Stealing Home
Bud Scott
1988
Film
Arthur 2: On the Rocks
Bitterman
1988
Film
A Different World
Dean Harris · 2 episodes
1987–
TV
The Equalizer
Pike · 1 episode
1985–
TV
The Cosby Show
Dean Harris · 1 episode
1984–
TV
Police Academy
Captain Reed
1984
Film
Amityville II: The Possession
Mr. Booth
1982
Film
Fighting Back
Commissioner
1982
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ted Ross still alive?
Ted Ross passed away on September 3, 2002 at age 68.
What are the most famous roles of Ted Ross?
Ted Ross is best known for roles in Police Academy, The Fisher King, Arthur.
How many movies has Ted Ross been in?
Over a 26-year career (since 1976), Ted Ross has appeared in 11 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Ted Ross's first movie?
The career of Ted Ross began with The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976).
What is Ted Ross's most recent movie or series?
Ted Ross's most recent release is The Fisher King, which premiered on September 20, 1991.
What TV shows has Ted Ross appeared in?
On television, Ted Ross has appeared in The Cosby Show, The Jeffersons, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, A Different World.
Ted Ross
1934-06-30 · Zanesville, Ohio, USA
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. Ross went on to appear in the films Arthur and Police Academy, and on the television sitcoms The Jeffersons, Benson, The Cosby Show, and its spin-off A Different World. His final role was in the 1991 film The Fisher King.
Ross was born Theodore Ross Roberts in Zanesville, Ohio, but he moved with his family to Dayton at age seven. He died from complications of a stroke he suffered in 1998. He was cremated and his ashes were scattered.Ted Ross, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.