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Ross Petty

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
13Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 29, 1946
Birth Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

About Ross Petty

Ross Petty (born August 29, 1946) is a Canadian actor and theatre producer. He is best known for his eponymous production company which have been producing “fractured fairy tale musicals” at Toronto’s Elgin Theatre.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Ross Petty Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ross Petty reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ross Petty's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 8% of Ross Petty's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ross Petty Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ross Petty's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star (1986) movie poster
★7.0

Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star: An actor rigs a fake shooting on TV with the connivance of his friend, the show's host, but the practical joke goes wron

Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star

1986•Crime
★6.3
F/X2 (1991) movie poster
★6.3

F/X2: F/X man Rollie Tyler is now a toymaker. Mike, the ex-husband of his girlfriend Kim, is a cop. He asks Rollie to help cat

F/X2

1991•Action
★6.0
Extreme Measures (1996) movie poster
★6.0

Extreme Measures: Guy Luthan, a British doctor working at a hospital in New York, starts making unwelcome enquiries when the body of a man

Extreme Measures

1996•Drama
★5.7
The River King (2005) movie poster
★5.7

The River King: Abel Grey is sent to investigate the death of a boy from an exclusive local school, who is found floating in the river.

The River King

2005•Drama
★3.7
The Good Fight (1992) movie poster
★3.7

The Good Fight: Grace Cragin is a bright young lawyer who has a passion for the fight against injustice. Her ex-husband Henry is a lawye

The Good Fight

1992•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Ross Petty has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2006 Aladdin: The Magical Family Musical Abanzeer Flop Similar →
2005 The River King The Dean Average Similar →
1998 The Defenders: Choice of Evils Doctor Nagel Flop Similar →
1996 Extreme Measures Dr. Garlock Average Similar →
1992 The Good Fight Clay Flop Similar →
1992 Split Images Paul Calderone Flop Similar →
1991 F/X2 Consigliere Average Similar →
1989 The Magic of Aladdin Abanazar Flop Similar →
1986 Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star Peter Towne Hit Similar →
1986 Spearfield's Daughter Roger Brisson Flop Similar →
1986 A Judgment in Stone George Flop Similar →
1985 Love & Larceny Robert Vandecar Flop Similar →
1981 Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper - Flop Similar →

Ross Petty - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ross Petty?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ross Petty is "Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Ross Petty acted in?

Ross Petty has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ross Petty?

Other notable films include "F/X2", "Extreme Measures", and "The River King".

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