Ted Ross
Stage Actor

Ted Ross Net Worth

Ted Ross was an African-American stage and screen actor born on June 30, 1934 in Zanesville, OH. He is best known for his Tony Award-winning performance as The Cowardly Lion in the original 1975 Broadway production of The Wiz.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 30, 1934
Birth Place Zanesville, OH
Age 86 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 3, 2002 (age 68)
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $19 Million (2024)

About

African-American stage and screen actor who won a Tony Award for his performance as The Cowardly Lion in the original 1975 Broadway production of The Wiz.

Before Fame

He dropped out of high school in 1950 and joined the United States Air Force.

Trivia

He appeared in the 1978 film version of The Wiz, as well as in such movies as Police Academy and The Fisher King.

Family Life

He was born in Zanesville, Ohio. His mother, Elizabeth Russell, was a nightclub singer.

Associated With

He made his film debut alongside James Earl Jones in a 1976 comedic Sports film entitled The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings.

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