Willie Ross

Biography

The Bishop Auckland-born entertainer began as a comic on the North-East club circuit, teaming up with Peter Lambert to become Lambert and Ross, a duo that became nationally known. When the partnership folded in the 1980s, Willie became a successful actor, with hits in film, TV and on stage. His big break was as the foul-mouthed father in the film Rita, Sue and Bob Too. He went on to acclaimed roles in Ken Loachs Riff Raff and Peter Greenaway's The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover. On TV he was seen in Our Friends In The North, and One Foot In The Grave, to name but a few. He died in 2000, following an accident at home. He was 62.

Known For

Tales from the Crypt

as Barman

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

as Roy

The Storyteller

as Tinker

Blow Dry

as Louis's Volunteer

Restoration

as Man with Visible Heart

Riff-Raff

as Gus Siddon

Brass Eye

as Sainsbur McManus / Eddie Hazel

One Foot In the Grave

Rita, Sue and Bob Too

as Sue's Father

Swept from the Sea