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My Take
Ricco Ross is a perfect example of an actor whose face you know even if the name doesn't immediately land. His Private Frost in Aliens cemented him in sci-fi history, and decades later he's found fresh relevance in Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black. I have real respect for performers with this kind of longevity, who keep showing up and quietly elevating scenes without ever demanding the spotlight. The Chicago roots and UCLA training speak to a grounded professionalism. For me, he's the dependable character actor who makes ensembles better, and that's a craft worth celebrating.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ricco Ross
- Name (Japanese)
- リッコ・ロス
- Reading
- りっこ・ろす
- Born
- April 16, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rat
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- South Plantation High School
- University
- University of California, Los Angeles
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ricco Ross born?
Born April 16, 1960 (age 66).
Where is Ricco Ross from?
Ricco Ross is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Ricco Ross do?
Ricco Ross works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.