Ross Elliott Biography

Fast Facts

• Got his start in film with a small role in "This Is the Army," a 1943 comedy musical
• Began his acting career performing in Orson Welles' "The War of the Worlds․"
• Quote: "When I was younger you'd hear people talking about the good old days, and suddenly I find myself reminiscing about the good old days; and they were good days and they were exciting․"
• Quote: "(On his work in Westerns) "Westerns were kind of fun for a kid brought up in New York․""
• Perhaps best remembered for his role as the TV director in the episode of "I Love Lucy," in which Lucy advertises "Vitameatavegamin․"
• Because of his solid, reliable looks, he's known for playing functionary characters such as bank managers, officers or sheriffs
• Served as a sergeant in the United States Army during World War II