Ross Elliott

Biography

Ross Elliott was an American character actor who worked in film, television, and radio. Born in the Bronx, he attended City College of New York, where the dramatic society turned him away from a planned law career. After college he joined Orson Welles's Mercury Theatre, taking small parts on radio and stage, including the 1938 War of the Worlds broadcast. His Broadway credits included The Shoemaker's Holiday, Danton's Tod, Morning Star, This Is the Army, and Apple of His Eye. After Army service in World War II he moved to Hollywood and worked steadily in supporting roles. His films included Woman on the Run (1950), D-Day the Sixth of June (1956), The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms (1953), Tarantula (1955), and Skyjacked (1972). On television he appeared in more than 200 programs, with recurring roles on The Blue Angels and The Virginian. In 1971 he was invited to join the Actors Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

82years old at death

Born June 18, 1917The Bronx
Died August 12, 1999Los Angeles
Star sign: GeminiThe sign runs May 21 to June 20
Elliott Blum (birth name)

Movie Career

Films: 12
Career span: 22 years1950 to 1972

Genres

Horror58%, 7 films
Drama42%, 5 films
Sci-Fi42%, 5 films
Crime25%, 3 films
Mystery17%, 2 films

First and latest

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First role
Ross Elliott started out as an actor with the Mercury Theatre, taking part in Orson Welles' radio version of The War of the Worlds in 1938.
A change of course
While at City College of New York, Elliott took part in the college's dramatic society, which led him to give up his plan to become a lawyer.

Ross Elliott movies on Netflix

Skyjacked1972IMDb rating 5.7as Harold Shaw
The Victim1972IMDb rating 6.2as 1st Policeman
Crowhaven Farm1970IMDb rating 6.3as Fritz Allen
Day of the Evil Gun1968IMDb rating 6.4as Rev. Yearby
The Crawling Hand1963IMDb rating 3.3as Deputy Earl Harrison
Monster on the Campus1958IMDb rating 5.8as Sgt. Eddie Daniels
D-Day the Sixth of June1956IMDb rating 5.9as Maj. Mills
Indestructible Man1956IMDb rating 4.5as Paul Lowe
Tarantula1955IMDb rating 6.4as Joe Burch
The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms1953IMDb rating 6.6as George Ritchie
Affair in Trinidad1952IMDb rating 6.6as Corpse of Neal Emery
Woman on the Run1950IMDb rating 7.2as Frank Johnson

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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Tarantula1955 Horror, Sci-Fias Joe Burch
IMDb rating 6.412K votes
Woman on the Run1950 Crime, Drama, Film-Noiras Frank Johnson
IMDb rating 7.25.8K votes
The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms1953as George Ritchie
IMDb rating 6.69.8K votes
Indestructible Man1956as Paul Lowe
IMDb rating 4.53.4K votes
The Crawling Hand1963as Deputy Earl Harrison
IMDb rating 3.32.2K votes
Monster on the Campus1958as Sgt. Eddie Daniels
IMDb rating 5.82.4K votes
The Victim1972as 1st Policeman
IMDb rating 6.21.2K votes
D-Day the Sixth of June1956as Maj. Mills
IMDb rating 5.91.9K votes

Most often with

Jack Arnold directed two of these films. Eight actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Glenn Ford

Steve Carruthers

Steven Geray

Parley Baer

Cyril Delevanti

Eddie ParkerJack ArnoldDirector, 2 films

Films together

Glenn Ford2 films together, 1952 to 1968
Glenn Ford's page
- Day of the Evil Gun1968IMDb rating 6.4Elliott as Rev. YearbyFord as Lorn Warfield
- Affair in Trinidad1952IMDb rating 6.6Elliott as Corpse of Neal EmeryFord as Steve Emery
Steve Carruthers2 films together, 1950 to 1952
Steve Carruthers's page
- Affair in Trinidad1952IMDb rating 6.6Elliott as Corpse of Neal EmeryCarruthers as Party Guest
- Woman on the Run1950IMDb rating 7.2Elliott as Frank JohnsonCarruthers as Optometrist
Steven Geray2 films together, 1950 to 1952
Steven Geray's page
- Affair in Trinidad1952IMDb rating 6.6Elliott as Corpse of Neal EmeryGeray as Wittol
- Woman on the Run1950IMDb rating 7.2Elliott as Frank JohnsonGeray as Dr. Arnold Hohler
Parley Baer2 films together, 1956 to 1968
Parley Baer's page
- Day of the Evil Gun1968IMDb rating 6.4Elliott as Rev. YearbyBaer as Willford
- D-Day the Sixth of June1956IMDb rating 5.9Elliott as Maj. MillsBaer as Sht. Gerbert
Cyril Delevanti2 films together, 1956 to 1970
Cyril Delevanti's page
- Crowhaven Farm1970IMDb rating 6.3Elliott as Fritz AllenDelevanti as Harold Dane
- D-Day the Sixth of June1956IMDb rating 5.9Elliott as Maj. MillsDelevanti as Coat Room Attendant
Eddie Parker2 films together, 1955 to 1958
Eddie Parker's page
- Monster on the Campus1958IMDb rating 5.8Elliott as Sgt. Eddie DanielsParker as Donald as a Monster
- Tarantula1955IMDb rating 6.4Elliott as Joe BurchParker as Paul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman
Jack ArnoldDirector, 2 films, 1955 to 1958
All films by Jack Arnold
- Monster on the Campus1958IMDb rating 5.8Elliott as Sgt. Eddie Daniels
- Tarantula1955IMDb rating 6.4Elliott as Joe Burch
Also two films together2 more actors
- Hank PattersonMonster on the Campus (1958) and Tarantula (1955)
- Syd SaylorThe Crawling Hand (1963) and Woman on the Run (1950)
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