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Ross Elliott
A rising star in the Mercury Theatre, Ross Elliott navigates the pressures of fame and the chaos of 1930s Hollywood as his role in *The War of the Worlds* propels him into the spotlight—and the crosshairs of public scrutiny.
In short · Acted for nine decades — 52 credits.
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Biography
Ross Elliott was an actor known for his appearances in films such as *Tarantula* and *The Towering Inferno*, as well as the film *Kelly*.
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Actor
52 creditsTiempo al tiempo(2027)
Sheriff (1 Episode) , Dr. Brandon (1 Episode)
TVPetticoat Junction(2025)
Mr. Talbot (1 Episode)
TVJuneli(2023)
— (3 Episodes)
TV
Little House on the Prairie(2005)
— (1 Episode)
TV
Scorpion(1986)
Sam Douglas
Film
Mr. Too Little(1979)
Police Captain
Film
Ellery Queen: Too Many Suspects(1975)
Judge
Film
Act of Vengeance(1974)
Sgt. Long
Film
The Towering Inferno(1974)
Deputy Chief #2
Film
Little House on the Prairie(1974)
— (1 Episode)
TV
Linda(1973)
Officer Ramsey
Film
See the Man Run(1973)
Ralph Larson
Film
The Boy and the Bronc Buster(1973)
Pat Hutchins
Film
The Victim(1972)
First Policeman
Film
See the Man Run(1971)
Ralph Larson
Film
Breakout(1970)
Actor
Film
Kelly's Heroes(1970)
Booker
Film
The Mod Squad(1968)
Arnold Sanders
TV
Wild Seed(1965)
James Collinge
Film
The Final Hour(1965)
Actor
Film
The Crawling Hand(1963)
Deputy Earl Harrison
Film
Sam Benedict(1962)
Marty Rhodes
TV
The Virginian(1962)
Sheriff Mark Abbott
TV
The Adventures of Superboy(1961)
Mr. Drake
Film
The Dick Van Dyke Show(1961)
Dr Philip Nevins (1 Episode)
TVNo Greater Love(1960)
Rev. Jim Davison
FilmAs Young As We Are(1958)
Bob
Film
Monster on the Campus(1958)
Police Sgt. Eddie Daniels
Film
Chain of Evidence(1957)
Bob Bradfield
Film
The Silent Service(1957)
Cmdr. Howard W. Gilmore
TV
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