Ros Gentle was born in the small country town of Gulgong, New South Wales, Australia, and grew up with a passion for music, which she studied during her childhood. However, she did not pursue a career in music, instead opting to work as a primary school teacher in Sydney while simultaneously honing her skills as a singer by performing in folk clubs and wine bars at night. As she continued to nurture her love for the performing arts, Ros discovered her true calling and went back to school to study acting, which ultimately led her to graduate from the prestigious National Institute for Dramatic Art (NIDA).
With over 40 years of experience in the performing arts, Ros has made a name for herself in various capacities, including coaching, producing, and directing. Her extensive theatre credits include performances in Grey Nomads, The Sum of Us, Big River, The Wizard of Oz, All's Well That Ends Well, Othello, Bitter Sweet, The Seagull, Escape From Happiness, and The Arab Israeli Cookbook, as well as four one-woman shows: The Bridal Suite, Face of an Angel, The Ladychapel, and Still Life.
In Australia, Ros gained popularity through her television appearances in shows such as Picnic at Hanging Rock, Neighbours, Home and Away, GP, Mother and Son, A Country Practice, Land of Hope, Young Doctors, and The Restless Years. She is perhaps best remembered for her iconic role as Laura Gardiner, a shy librarian by day and a tough-talking prostitute, Brandy Carter, by night, in the cult TV drama Prisoner (Cell Block H).
After residing in the United States for 30 years, Ros has continued to make a mark in the entertainment industry, appearing in recent television shows such as The Young and the Restless, High Desert, Dahmer, American Horror Story, Our Flag Means Death, Wild West Chronicles, ACS: People Vs OJ Simpson, Lucifer, Agent X, and Hello Ladies. Her upcoming film projects include Nightbitch with Amy Adams, Unsung Hero, and Bring Her to Me, in addition to her previous film credits, which include Unborn, Of the Devil, Tomorrow's Game, Becoming Bond, and Suing the Devil with Malcolm McDowell.
While acting remains Ros' first love, she is also deeply passionate about creating a better world for future generations. For the past 12 years, she has been teaching Psychology of Performance at the New York Film Academy, sharing her expertise and inspiring the next generation of performers.
