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Ross has taken on some exciting film roles over the years. From a cold and calculating nazi SS officer to a wild and loveable russian pornstar, his diversity and range is clear to see.

Ross' break into mainstream movies came in 2001 under the directorship and guidance of Frank Pierson - the Oscar-winning Hollywood director who had directed screen legends Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson in A Star Is Born and had won an Oscar for his screenplay on Dog Day Afternoon in 1976. Working alongside acclaimed actor Kenneth Branagh, Ross played the role of a Nazi officer in Conspiracy - a movie dramatising the infamous secret conference of leading Nazi figures held at Wannsee Manor in 1942 to discuss Hitler's infamous 'final solution' to the 'jewish question'.

More recently, Ross would play the role of violent gay-basher Merv in the Channel 4 film Clapham Junction alongside Eastenders star Paul Nicholls and Luke Treadaway. A touching and sensitive movie about the mixed experiences of several gay men who frequent Clapham Common, Ross' realistic and down to earth approach to acting brought to life a character which would keep the audience guessing about the true nature of his deranged personality.

Acclaimed director Adrian Shergold was extremely pleased with Ross' under-played portrayal of the complex character of Melv. This initially warm and friendly character would prove to be a violent and deranged character as cold and calculating as the SS Officer Ross had played six years before.

In complete contrast, Ross would demonstrate his wackier side in the Selwyn Roberts movie Heroes and Villains. Playing the role of 'larger than life' Russian pornstar Ivan, Roberts actively encouraged Ross to go 'wild and crazy' with his characterisation. The acclaimed Hollywood movie director adored Ross' performance and would later comment that he would love to have written a whole screenplay around Ross' wacky and memorable characterisation of 'crazy' Ivan.

In a more recent role, Ross would travel to Morocco for the retelling of a biblical tale for the BBC and HBO. In The Passion, Ross plays a member of the Roman crucifixion crew that nail Christ to the Cross.

With so many historical facts, interpetations and biblical accounts to paint the viewers' beliefs and preconceptions, the role would prove a welcome challenge to Ross who took on the responsibility with gusto. Ross endeveoured to bring a realism to his character which clearly comes across onscreen. The film was broadcast on television in both America and the UK in Easter of 2008.

For a full chronological list of the film productions that Ross has appeared in, see table below. Selected video clips can be viewed by clicking on the production's title link.

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Feature Films

Year	Character	Title	Company	Director
2009	John the Construction Supervisor	Colonial Gods	Northstar Pictures Inc	Dee Rees
2008	The Desk Sergeant	I Know You Know	Little Film Co.	Justin Kerrigan
2007	Roman Soldier 2 - Crucifixion Crew	The Passion	BBC + HBO	Michael Offer
2007	Merv	Clapham Junction	Darlow Smithson Channel 4 films	Adrian Shergold
2005	Ivan	Heroes & Villains Clip: Scene#1 Clip: Scene#2	Vertigo Films	Selwyn Roberts
2005	David Moffet	Red Dawn	BBC Film Board	Craig Whithycombe
2004	Christopher Columbus	The Adventurer	Tremendous Films Inc	Ashleigh Dennet
2003	Sir Richard	A Knights Life	Tremendous Films Inc	Ashleigh Dennet
2002	King Richard	The Lost Crusades	America United Films	Frank Wallace
2001	Lieut. Von Stadt	Conspiracy	HBO	Frank Pierson
2000	Henrick	I, Gladiator	Universal	Zachary Weintraub

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Latest News COLONIAL GODS - Ross has been cast to play a part in the movie 'Colonial Gods' written and directed by Dee Rees. Ross will play the character of John the Construction Supervisor in the movie which is backed by Northstar Pictures Inc - more details (and photos!) when we have them!

Photo Gallery

Clapham Junction - 2007

I Know You Know - 2008

The Passion - 2007

Heroes and Villains - 2005

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