Ed O'Ross, a rough-and-tumble character actor, was born Ed Oross on July 4, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As a youngster, he served as an altar boy and graduated from Munhall High School in 1964.
Following his high school graduation, O'Ross attended both Point Park College and Carnegie Tech, where he developed his passion for the performing arts. Prior to embarking on an acting career, he was an amateur Golden Gloves boxing champion and minor league baseball player.
O'Ross then pursued his dream of becoming an actor by studying with renowned instructors Stella Adler and Uta Hagen in New York. His film debut came in 1982 with a role in "Dear Mr. Wonderful."
Throughout his career, O'Ross has been cast in a wide range of roles, often playing tough and intimidating characters. He has appeared in films such as "RedHeat," "Lethal Weapon," "Full Metal Jacket," "The Verne Miller Story," "The Hidden," "Action Jackson," and "Universal Soldier." His notable television roles include appearances on "Six Feet Under," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "CSI: NY," "NYPD Blue," "Boston Legal," "Chicago Hope," "Seinfeld," "Frasier," "Walker: Texas Ranger," "Moonlighting," and "Scarecrow and Mrs. King."
In addition to his work on screen, O'Ross has also appeared on stage, performing in productions such as Shakespeare's "King Lear," James Thurber's "Story Theater," and City Center children's theater. He has also acted in several television commercials.
Ed O'Ross currently resides in both New York and Los Angeles, where he continues to pursue his passion for acting.
