•Born on February 8, 1990, in Arlington, Texas, Ross has become a prominent advocate for disability representation in Hollywood, openly sharing his journey of navigating the entertainment industry with cerebral palsy and scoliosis.
•Early Life and Family Background:
Ross was born two months premature, which directly led to his diagnoses of minor cerebral palsy, severe scoliosis, and severe asthma.
Due to these conditions, he spent significant portions of his childhood undergoing intensive medical procedures, including a full spinal fusion and multiple hip surgeries at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas, Texas.
Ross comes from a family with deep roots in Texas public life and entertainment
•Grandfather:
Legendary veteran actor Barry Corbin, whose extensive film and television career inspired Ross from a young age.
•Father:
Jim Ross, the mayor of Arlington, Texas.
Career BeginningsPrevented from participating in high-exertion sports due to his health, Ross turned to creative outlets.
He began acting at the age of six, landing his very first role as Tiny Tim in a community production of A Christmas Carol.
He went on to perform in more than 40 professional stage productions across Texas and California during his youth.
As a teenager, he shifted his focus to screen acting, making early appearances in series like Walker, Texas Ranger and Reno 911!.
He eventually earned an Associate Degree in Acting from the KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in Dallas.
Following a four-year break, Ross was cast in The Chosen (2018), with his personal health journey integrated into his character's story.
This role launched his career, leading to further roles in projects like 1883 and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. He advocates for disability awareness and hosts the podcast What's Your Limp?.
Source: Michael L Tabanao
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