Ted Ross

Ted Ross

June 30, 1934 · 92 years old

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ted Ross (June 30, 1934 – September 3, 2002) was an American actor who was probably best known for his role as the Lion in The Wiz, an all-African American reinterpretation of The Wizard of Oz. He won a Tony Award for the original 1975 Broadway production, and…

Known For

6 titles
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Police Academy

Police Academy

1984 · 1h 36m · Movie

The mayor declares that anyone can enroll in the police academy irrespective of their physical condition or education level, and many misfits descend on the academy, including a young troublemaker who's forced to apply or go to jail.

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The Fisher King

The Fisher King

1991 · 2h 17m · Movie

A former radio DJ, suicidally despondent because of a terrible mistake he once made, finds redemption in helping a mentally unstable homeless man who was an innocent victim of that mistake.

7.5
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Arthur

Arthur

1981 · 1h 37m · Movie

Alcoholic billionaire playboy Arthur Bach must marry a woman he does not love, or he will be cut off from his $750,000,000 fortune. But when Arthur falls in love with a poor waitress, he must decide if he wants to choose love or m...

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The Wiz

The Wiz

1978 · 2h 14m · Movie

When Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy is miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called Oz, she goes in search of the Wiz, a wizard who can help her get back to Manhattan, along with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowar...

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Amityville II: The Possession

Amityville II: The Possession

1982 · 1h 44m · Movie

A dysfunctional family moves into a new house, which proves to be satanic, resulting in the demonic possession of their teenage son.

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Arthur 2: On the Rocks

Arthur 2: On the Rocks

1988 · 1h 53m · Movie

Arthur loses his fortune for staying with Linda, right as the two were preparing to adopt a child. As their marriage suffers, Arthur plans for a way to get his money back, but first he must sober up and get a real job.

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