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Ted Ross (I) (1934–2002)

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He moved to Dayton, Ohio, with his family when he was 7. He was working as an MC at at club there during the 1950s when he entered the US Air Force. After his discharge, he continued to pursue his show business career. In films, he portrayed Bitterman in Arthur and its sequel Arthur 2: On the Rocks... See full bio »

Born:

Theodore Ross Roberts
in Zanesville, Ohio, USA

Died:

(age 68) in Dayton, Ohio, USA
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1991 The Fisher King
Limo Bum
 
1988 Stealing Home
Bud Scott
 
1988 Arthur 2: On the Rocks
Bitterman
 
1987-1988 A Different World (TV series)
Dean Harris
– My Dinner with Theo (1988) … Dean Harris
– Pilot (1987) … Dean Harris
 
1987 227 (TV series)
Judge Eckworth
– See You in Court (1987) … Judge Eckworth
 
1987 The Cosby Show (TV series)
Dean Harris
– Hillman (1987) … Dean Harris
 
1986 The Equalizer (TV series)
Pike
– Tip on a Sure Thing (1986) … Pike
 
1986 What's Happening Now! (TV series)
Leon
– Goodbye, Mr. Ripps (1986) … Leon
 
1985 MacGruder and Loud (TV series)
Sergeant Debbin
 
1984 Police Academy
Captain Reed
 
1982 Amityville II: The Possession
Mr. Booth, the Lawyer
 
1982/I Fighting Back
Commissioner
 
1982 Parole (TV movie)
Barney
 
1982 Benson (TV series)
Mr. Hackett
– In the Red (1982) … Mr. Hackett
 
1981 Ragtime
Black Lawyer
 
1981 Arthur
Bitterman
 
1981 Purlie (TV movie)
 
1980 F.D.R.: The Last Year (TV movie)
Prettyman
 
1980 Death Penalty (TV movie)
Woody
 
1978 The Wiz
Lion / Fleetwood Coupe de Ville
 
1978 The Jeffersons (TV series)
Mr. Mayflower
– How Slowly They Forget (1978) … Mr. Mayflower
 
1978 Wiz on Down the Road (short)
Lion
 
1978 The Wiz (video)
Lion
 
1977 The Fourth King (TV short)
Uno, the Lion (voice)
 
1976-1977 Sirota's Court (TV series)
Sawyer Dabney
– The Alien (1977) … Sawyer Dabney
– The Split-Up (1977) … Sawyer Dabney
– Pilot (1977) … Sawyer Dabney
– D.A. - D.O.A. (1977) … Sawyer Dabney
– The Judge (1977) … Sawyer Dabney
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1977 Minstrel Man (TV movie)
Charlie Bates
 
1976 The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
Sallison 'Sallie' Potter, Owner of Ebony Aces
 
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1978 The Wiz (performer: "I'm A Mean Ole Lion", "Ease On Down The Road #3", "Be A Lion", "Everybody Rejoice/A Brand New Day")
 
1976 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
– Episode dated 5 July 1976 (1976) (performer: "Be A Lion")
 
1975 Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell (TV series)
– Pilot (1975) (performer: "Ease On Down The Road" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (4 titles)
1975-1976 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 July 1976 (1976) … Himself
– Episode dated 28 April 1975 (1975) … Himself
 
1976 Dinah! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.179 (1976) … Himself
 
1976 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 March 1976 (1976) … Himself
 
1975 Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell (TV series)
Himself - Lion
– Pilot (1975) … Himself - Lion
 

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In 1975 Ross won the Tony Award for best featured actor in a musical for his role as the Lion in 'The Wiz'.

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Won Broadway's 1975 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Musical) for playing the Cowardly Lion in "The Wiz," a role he recreated in the film version of the same name, The Wiz. See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer