Anthony Ross

Acting

Anthony Ross

Born February 23, 1909 · New York City, New York, U.S.

Died October 26, 1955 · aged 46

Anthony Ross (February 23, 1909 – October 26, 1955) was a Broadway stage, television and film actor. Born in New York City, he may be best remembered for being the first to play the character of "the Gentleman Caller" in the original 1944 production of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie. Ross appeared in 20th Century Fox films including Kiss of Death (1947) and The Gunfighter (1950); in the…

Known For

The Country GirlThe Country Girl · 1954
The Country Girl
★ 7.01954
MovieDrama
An actor on the skids is given one more chance to regain his stardom, as well as his self-respect, yet his alcoholism may prevent that from happening.
The WindowThe Window · 1949
The Window
★ 7.01949
MovieThrillerCrime
An imaginative boy who frequently makes things up witnesses a murder, but can't get his parents or the police to believe him. The only people taking him seriously are the killers - who live upstairs, know that he saw what they did, and are out to permanently silence him.
Kiss of DeathKiss of Death · 1947
Kiss of Death
★ 7.11947
MovieCrimeThriller
An ex-con trying to go straight must face a crazed criminal out for revenge.
The GunfighterThe Gunfighter · 1950
The Gunfighter
★ 7.41950
MovieWestern
The fastest gun in the West tries to escape his reputation.
The Flying MissileThe Flying Missile · 1950
The Flying Missile
★ 5.31950
MovieDrama
A Navy commander experiments with launching missiles from submarines.
Between Midnight and DawnBetween Midnight and Dawn · 1950
Between Midnight and Dawn
★ 5.71950
MovieCrime
Rocky and Dan, war buddies, are prowl car cops on night duty. Dan is a cynic who views all lawbreakers as scum; Rocky feels more lenient. Both are attracted to the radio voice of communicator Kate Mallory; but in person, Kate proves reluctant to get involved with men who just might stop a bullet. By lucky chance, Rocky and Dan cause big trouble for murderous racketeer Ritchie Garris; but when he swears vengeance, Kate's fears may prove justified.
On Dangerous GroundOn Dangerous Ground · 1951
On Dangerous Ground
★ 6.61951
MovieDramaCrime
A big-city cop is reassigned to the country after his superiors find him too angry to be an effective policeman. While on his temporary assignment he assists in a manhunt of a suspected murderer.
Boomerang!Boomerang! · 1947
Boomerang!
★ 7.01947
MovieDramaMystery
When a kindly priest is murdered while waiting at a street corner in a quiet Connecticut town, the citizens are horrified and demand action from the police. All of the witnesses identify John Waldron, a nervous out-of-towner, as the killer. District Attorney Henry Harvey is then put on the case and faces political opposition in his attempt to prove Waldron's innocence.

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