Willie Ross
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Willie Ross is a constantly employed British actor with the kind of career built one job at a time. He is 88 years old. Most of the work has come in drama. 39 years of work have produced a dense filmography. 'The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover' is the title most often attached to his name (Roy). 'Blow Dry' is a second title that reaches an audience.
Willie Ross
14 Movies
10 Series
Willie Ross is a constantly employed British actor with the kind of career built one job at a time. He is 88 years old. Most of the work has come in drama. 39 years of work have produced a dense filmography. 'The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover' is the title most often attached to his name (Roy). 'Blow Dry' is a second title that reaches an audience.
Movies
Plays Roy
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
1989
Plays Louis's Volunteer
Blow Dry
2001
Plays Gus Siddon
Riff-Raff
1991
Plays Man with Visible Heart
Restoration
1995
Plays Sue's Father
Rita, Sue and Bob Too
1987
Plays Anna's Doorman
Dealers
1989
Plays Woodbine
Honest
2000
Plays Dad
Road
1987
Plays Homeless Man
Bodywork
2001
Plays Mr Swanley
Secret Society
2000
Plays Ginga
Purely Belter
2000
Plays Geordie Trucker
Loop
1997
TV Shows
Plays Wally Ferris
The Ice House
1997
Plays Motty
The Fear
1988
Plays Barman
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Tinker
The Storyteller
1988
Plays Stan Sorrell
Minder
1979
Plays Gordon Peacock
Our Friends in the North
1996
Plays Jonty Walsh
Heartbeat
1992
Plays Sainsbur McManus / Eddie Hazel
Brass Eye
1997
Plays Edwin Sutton
Dalziel and Pascoe
1996
Plays Harry 'The Hat' Pope
Out of the Blue
1995
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Blow Dry
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Bodywork
Homeless Man
2001
Film
Blow Dry
Louis's Volunteer
2001
Film
Purely Belter
Ginga
2000
Film
Secret Society
Mr Swanley
2000
Film
Honest
Woodbine
2000
Film
The Ice House
Wally Ferris · 2 episodes
1997
TV
Brass Eye
Sainsbur McManus / Eddie Hazel · 1 episode
1997
TV
Dalziel and Pascoe
Edwin Sutton · 1 episode
1997
TV
Loop
Geordie Trucker
1997
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Willie Ross still alive?
Willie Ross passed away on January 1, 2000 at age 62.
What are the most famous roles of Willie Ross?
Willie Ross is best known for roles in The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, Blow Dry, Restoration.
How many movies has Willie Ross been in?
Over a 13-year career (since 1987), Willie Ross has appeared in 14 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Willie Ross's first movie?
The career of Willie Ross began with Rita, Sue and Bob Too (1987).
What is Willie Ross's most recent movie or series?
Willie Ross's most recent release is Bodywork, which premiered on September 4, 2001.
What TV shows has Willie Ross appeared in?
On television, Willie Ross has appeared in Tales from the Crypt, The Storyteller, Brass Eye, One Foot in the Grave.
Willie Ross
1938-01-01 · Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, UK
The Bishop Auckland-born entertainer began as a comic on the North-East club circuit, teaming up with Peter Lambert to become Lambert and Ross, a duo that became nationally known. When the partnership folded in the 1980s, Willie became a successful actor, with hits in film, TV and on stage. His big break was as the foul-mouthed father in the film Rita, Sue and Bob Too. He went on to acclaimed roles in Ken Loachs Riff Raff and Peter Greenaway's The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover. On TV he was seen in Our Friends In The North, and One Foot In The Grave, to name but a few. He died in 2000, following an accident at home. He was 62.