Ed O'Ross
ActingAbout Ed O'Ross
Ed O'Ross (born Edward Oross; July 4, 1946) is an American actor. Some of his prominent roles are as Itchy in Dick Tracy, Colonel Perry in Universal Soldier, Lt. Touchdown in Full Metal Jacket, ruthless Georgian mobster Viktor Rostavili in Red Heat, police detective Cliff Willis in The Hidden, and for his role on the TV Show Shark (2006-2008).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ed O'Ross reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 47 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Ed O'Ross's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ed O'Ross remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Full Metal Jacket, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ed O'Ross Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ed O'Ross's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ed O'Ross.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Curious George: Royal Monkey | Ivan the Doorman / Firefighter (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Dark Image | Ogden Edwards | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Best Thanksgiving Ever | Officer Harris | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Rivers 9 | Covington | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Alcatraz Prison Escape: Deathbed Confession | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | A Green Story | Van | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Sorority Party Massacre | Sheriff Barney P. Lumpkin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! | Ivan the Doorman (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Harsh Life of Veronica Lambert | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Belly 2: Millionaire Boyz Club | Coleman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Nobody | Rolo Toles | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Delta Farce | Victor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Curious George | Ivan (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Gray in Between | Roman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Mindstorm | Caretaker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Spanish Judges | The Bossman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Last Producer | Sarky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Y2K | Fairchild | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Enemy Action | Maj. Pedyed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Evasive Action | Warden Jack Kramer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Hoodlum | Lulu Rosenkrantz | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Dark Planet | Byron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Navajo Blues | Not Lightning Struck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Power Within | Deriva | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Midnight Run Around | Marvin Dorfler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Another Midnight Run | Marvin Dorfler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Play Nice | Jack 'Mouth' Penucci | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Universal Soldier | Colonel Perry | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes | Major Gates (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Dick Tracy: Behind the Badge, Behind the Scenes | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Another 48 Hrs. | Frank Cruise | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Dick Tracy | Itchy | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Glory Days | Dave Trumbo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Verne Miller Story | Ralph Capone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Red Heat | Viktor Rostavili | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Action Jackson | Frank Stringer | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Hidden | Cliff Willis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Full Metal Jacket | Lt. Touchdown | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | High Mountain Rangers | Bernie Cousins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Lethal Weapon | Mendez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story | Trooper Hudley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Seven Minutes in Heaven | Mall Security Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Stingray | Tino Di Augustino | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Cotton Club | Monk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Pope of Greenwich Village | Bartender at Sal's | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | One Down, Two to Go | Tournament Thug | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Dear Mr. Wonderful | Glenn | Flop | Similar → |
Ed O'Ross - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ed O'Ross?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ed O'Ross is "Full Metal Jacket" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Ed O'Ross acted in?
Ed O'Ross has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ed O'Ross?
Other notable films include "Curious George: Royal Monkey", "Lethal Weapon", and "The Hidden".