Gene Ross

Gene Ross

Deceased · Born: Aug 9, 1930 · Died: Aug 23, 2006

Personal Details

BornAug 9, 1930 Durham, North Carolina, USA

Biography

Gene Ross, a celebrated American character actor, took his first breath on August 9th, 1930, marking the beginning of a life that would ultimately be defined by his remarkable contributions to the world of cinema and television. Unfortunately, Gene's life was cut short on March 23rd, 2006, leaving behind a lasting legacy that continues to be cherished by fans and industry professionals alike.

Despite being often typecast in the role of a police officer, Gene's most iconic portrayal remains that of Earl Ford in the 1989 slasher film, Halloween 4, a performance that showcased his ability to bring depth and nuance to even the most seemingly one-dimensional characters.

Throughout his illustrious career, which spanned an impressive 69 credits across film and television, Gene demonstrated his versatility and range as a performer, effortlessly transitioning between a wide range of roles and genres.

Career

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1999
Kiss Toledo Goodbye
Kiss Toledo Goodbye as Mr. Beidekker
{"id":790,"title":"Lost Highway","year":"1997","character":"Warden Clements","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lost-highway","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1auj6ee6rho8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1auj6ee6rho8.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Lost Highway
Lost Highway as Warden Clements
{"id":7748,"title":"Ed","year":"1996","character":"Red","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ed","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7748.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7748.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Ed
Ed as Red
{"id":158270,"title":"Secret Sins of the Father","year":"1994","character":"Otto Reynolds","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/secret-sins-of-the-father","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158270.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158270.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
{"id":2163,"title":"Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers","year":"1988","character":"Earl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/halloween-4-the-return-of-michael-myers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2kif4afstvcg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2kif4afstvcg.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":8376,"title":"8 Million Ways to Die","year":"1986","character":"Slim","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/8-million-ways-to-die","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8376.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8376.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
{"id":5347,"title":"Wisdom","year":"1986","character":"Sheriff","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wisdom","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7v8015din1c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7v8015din1c0.jpg"},"released":1}
Wisdom
Wisdom as Sheriff
{"id":911,"title":"The Goonies","year":"1985","character":"Man in Shower #1","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-goonies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7j60q0fr52d0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7j60q0fr52d0.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
The Goonies
The Goonies as Man in Shower #1
{"id":62722,"title":"Getting Physical","year":"1984","character":"AAA Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/getting-physical","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62722.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62722.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
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Cloak & Dagger
Cloak & Dagger as Bus Driver #2
{"id":12490,"title":"Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter","year":"1984","character":"Cop","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/friday-the-13th-the-final-chapter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38gp22n8ia5g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38gp22n8ia5g.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":6605,"title":"Angel","year":"1984","character":"Vice Cop","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/angel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6605.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6605.jpg"},"released":1}
Angel
Angel as Vice Cop
{"id":63063,"title":"Second Thoughts","year":"1983","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/second-thoughts","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63063.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63063.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":120607,"title":"The Ambush Murders","year":"1982","character":"Roberts","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ambush-murders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_120607.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_120607.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
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{"id":7171,"title":"Pennies from Heaven","year":"1981","character":"Bank Teller","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pennies-from-heaven","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7171.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7171.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Pennies from Heaven
Pennies from Heaven as Bank Teller
{"id":86092,"title":"Keep My Grave Open","year":"1976","character":"Dr. Emerson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/keep-my-grave-open","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86092.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86092.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Keep My Grave Open
Keep My Grave Open as Dr. Emerson
{"id":81570,"title":"Don't Hang Up","year":"1974","character":"Judge Stemple","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dont-hang-up-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81570.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81570.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Don't Hang Up
Don't Hang Up as Judge Stemple
{"id":86446,"title":"Scum of the Earth","year":"1974","character":"Odis Pickett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/scum-of-the-earth-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86446.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86446.jpg"},"released":1}
Scum of the Earth
Scum of the Earth as Odis Pickett
{"id":63281,"title":"The Forgotten","year":"1973","character":"Oliver W. Cameron","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-forgotten-1973","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63281.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63281.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
The Forgotten
The Forgotten as Oliver W. Cameron
{"id":86491,"title":"Encounter with the Unknown","year":"1972","character":"Susan's Father","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/encounter-with-the-unknown","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86491.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86491.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
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{"id":87042,"title":"A Bullet for Pretty Boy","year":"1970","character":"William","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-bullet-for-pretty-boy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87042.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87042.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
{"id":70255,"title":"The Corn Is Green","year":"1945","character":"Gwilym Jones (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-corn-is-green","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70255.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70255.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
The Corn Is Green
The Corn Is Green as Gwilym Jones (uncredited)