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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.He appeared in the 1978 film version of The Wiz, as well as in such movies as Police Academy and The Fisher King.He made his film debut alongside James Earl Jones in a 1976 comedic sports film entitled The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings.
BEFORE FAMEHe dropped out of high school in 1950 and joined the United States Air Force.
PERSONAL LIFEHe was born in Zanesville, Ohio. His mother, Elizabeth Russell, was a nightclub singer.
The meaning of the name Ross: Headland FUN FACTSStage Actor Ted Ross were born on Saturday, birthstone is Pearl, the seaon was Summer in the Chinese year of Dog, it is 178 days until Ted Ross next birthday.
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