Ricco Ross

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.

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

Occupation

actor / television actor / film actor

High school

South Plantation High School

University

University of California, Los Angeles

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricco%20Ross
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AA%E3%83%83%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B9
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2056689

Tags

• Illinois
• actor
• television actor
• film actor

Last updated

2026-06-18

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