Ed O'Ross
| Ed O'Ross | |
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 Ross in 2007 | |
| Born |
Edward Oross July 5, 1946[1] Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–present |
Ed O'Ross (born July 4, 1946)[1] is an American actor known for his work as Itchy in Dick Tracy, ruthless Georgian mobster Viktor Rostavili in Red Heat, and police detective Cliff Willis in The Hidden.
Early life
O'Ross was born Edward Oross in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,[1] of Czechoslovak descent.[2] Prior to becoming an actor O'Ross had a brief career as a boxer and as a minor league baseball player. He currently resides in New York City and Los Angeles.
Career
He has starred in many films and has played several Russian characters including villain Viktor Rosta in Walter Hill's action film Red Heat, Nikolai, one of Ruth Fisher's love interests on the HBO series Six Feet Under and Leo, a sandwich shop owner on Curb Your Enthusiasm.
His films include The Pope of Greenwich Village, The Cotton Club, Full Metal Jacket, Lethal Weapon, The Hidden, Action Jackson, Red Heat, Another 48 Hrs., Universal Soldier, Dick Tracy, Hoodlum, Curious George, and Sorority Party Massacre.
Guest television appearances include Six Feet Under, Boston Legal, Seinfeld, Walker, Texas Ranger, Curb Your Enthusiasm, CSI: NY, and The Outsiders.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ed O'Ross Biography (1946-)
- ↑ Owen, Rob (2001-08-07). "TV Note: Munhall native relishes role on 'Six Feet Under'". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2013-04-07.
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External links
- Ed O'Ross at the Internet Movie Database
- Ed O'Ross at AllMovie