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Michael A. Ross

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  • Writer
  • Actor
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Michael A. Ross was born on 16 April 1956 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Better Off Ted (2009), Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002) and Fired Up (1997). He was previously married to Markie Post.
BornApril 16, 1956
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    Known for

    Jay Harrington and Andrea Anders in Better Off Ted (2009)
    Better Off Ted
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Producer
    Paget Brewster, Irene Molloy, Andy Richter, Jonathan Slavin, and James Patrick Stuart in Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002)
    Andy Richter Controls the Universe
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Producer
    Sharon Lawrence, Jonathan Banks, Mark Feuerstein, and Leah Remini in Fired Up (1997)
    Fired Up
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Producer
    Jon Cryer, Larry Joe Campbell, David Krumholtz, and Brad Raider in The Trouble with Normal (2000)
    The Trouble with Normal
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Producer

    Credits

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    Producer

    • Rob Lowe and John Owen Lowe in Unstable (2023)
      Unstable
      6.6
      TV Series
      • co-executive producer
      • 2023
    • Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant in Santa Clarita Diet (2017)
      Santa Clarita Diet
      7.8
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • co-executive producer
      • 2017–2019
    • Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick, and Betty White in Hot in Cleveland (2010)
      Hot in Cleveland
      7.4
      TV Series
      • co-executive producer
      • executive producer
      • 2014–2015
    • Sean Saves the World (2013)
      Sean Saves the World
      6.3
      TV Series
      • co-executive producer
      • 2013–2014
    • Oliver Hudson, David Spade, Bianca Kajlich, Megyn Price, and Adhir Kalyan in Rules of Engagement (2007)
      Rules of Engagement
      7.4
      TV Series
      • co-executive producer
      • 2010–2012
    • Jay Harrington and Andrea Anders in Better Off Ted (2009)
      Better Off Ted
      8.2
      TV Series
      • co-executive producer
      • 2009–2010
    • Julie Reno, Bounty Hunter
      6.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2006
    • Charlie Finn, Zachary Knighton, and Rachelle Lefevre in Life on a Stick (2005)
      Life on a Stick
      5.9
      TV Series
      • co-executive producer
      • 2005
    • Paget Brewster, Irene Molloy, Andy Richter, Jonathan Slavin, and James Patrick Stuart in Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002)
      Andy Richter Controls the Universe
      7.9
      TV Series
      • co-executive producer
      • supervising producer
      • 2002–2003
    • Jon Cryer, Larry Joe Campbell, David Krumholtz, and Brad Raider in The Trouble with Normal (2000)
      The Trouble with Normal
      6.4
      TV Series
      • supervising producer
      • 2000–2001
    • Sharon Lawrence, Jonathan Banks, Mark Feuerstein, and Leah Remini in Fired Up (1997)
      Fired Up
      6.5
      TV Series
      • supervising producer
      • 1997–1998
    • Kirk (1995)
      Kirk
      2.8
      TV Series
      • supervising producer
      • 1996
    • Evening Shade (1990)
      Evening Shade
      7.0
      TV Series
      • supervising producer
      • 1994

    Writer

    • Rob Lowe and John Owen Lowe in Unstable (2023)
      Unstable
      6.6
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2023
    • Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant in Santa Clarita Diet (2017)
      Santa Clarita Diet
      7.8
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2017–2019
    • Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick, and Betty White in Hot in Cleveland (2010)
      Hot in Cleveland
      7.4
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2014–2015
    • Sean Saves the World (2013)
      Sean Saves the World
      6.3
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2013–2014
    • Oliver Hudson, David Spade, Bianca Kajlich, Megyn Price, and Adhir Kalyan in Rules of Engagement (2007)
      Rules of Engagement
      7.4
      TV Series
      • written by
      • teleplay
      • 2010–2013
    • Jay Harrington and Andrea Anders in Better Off Ted (2009)
      Better Off Ted
      8.2
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2009–2010
    • Julie Reno, Bounty Hunter
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2006
    • Charlie Finn, Zachary Knighton, and Rachelle Lefevre in Life on a Stick (2005)
      Life on a Stick
      5.9
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2005
    • Paget Brewster, Irene Molloy, Andy Richter, Jonathan Slavin, and James Patrick Stuart in Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002)
      Andy Richter Controls the Universe
      7.9
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2002–2003
    • Jon Cryer, Larry Joe Campbell, David Krumholtz, and Brad Raider in The Trouble with Normal (2000)
      The Trouble with Normal
      6.4
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2000–2001
    • Sharon Lawrence, Jonathan Banks, Mark Feuerstein, and Leah Remini in Fired Up (1997)
      Fired Up
      6.5
      TV Series
      • teleplay by
      • written by
      • 1997–1998
    • Kirk (1995)
      Kirk
      2.8
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1996
    • The Crew (1995)
      The Crew
      7.2
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1996
    • John Ritter and Markie Post in Hearts Afire (1992)
      Hearts Afire
      6.9
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1994
    • Evening Shade (1990)
      Evening Shade
      7.0
      TV Series
      • written by
      • teleplay
      • 1991–1994

    Actor

    • Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Veep (2012)
      Veep
      8.4
      TV Series
      • (as Michael Ross)
      • 2019
    • Annie Potts, Delta Burke, Jean Smart, and Dixie Carter in Designing Women (1986)
      Designing Women
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Stan
      • Gaylon King (as Michael Ross)
      • 1987–1990
    • On the Make (1989)
      On the Make
      4.5
      • Danny (as Michael Ross)
      • 1989
    • Tammy Lauren and Shawnee Smith in I Saw What You Did (1988)
      I Saw What You Did
      5.4
      TV Movie
      • Mike (as Michael Ross)
      • 1988
    • Harry Anderson, Selma Diamond, Ellen Foley, John Larroquette, Charles Robinson, and Richard Moll in Night Court (1984)
      Night Court
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Eddie Devon (as Michael Ross)
      • 1985
    • David Huddleston in Santa Claus (1985)
      Santa Claus
      6.3
      • Policeman (as Michael Ross)
      • 1985
    • Kristy McNichol and Marsha Mason in Only When I Laugh (1981)
      Only When I Laugh
      6.4
      • Paul (as Michael Ross)
      • 1981
    • Esupai (1974)
      Esupai
      5.7
      • Miki, Godonov (voice)
      • 1974
    • Prophecies of Nostradamus (1974)
      Prophecies of Nostradamus
      6.2
      • Director General of Environment Agency
      • Dr. Wilson
      • Oone (voice)
      • 1974
    • Mika Katsuragi in Evil of Dracula (1974)
      Evil of Dracula
      6.3
      • Professor Yoshi (voice)
      • 1974
    • Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
      Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
      6.2
      • Kuronuma
      • Hotel desk clerk (voice)
      • 1974

    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Michael Ross
    • Born
      • April 16, 1956
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Markie PostFebruary 7, 1982 - August 7, 2021 (her death, 2 children)
    • Other works
      After carrying spears in New York's Shakespeare in the Park, did a considerable amount of Los Angeles theater, including 'Evita' & 'Cats' at the now-defunct Shubert.

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Daughters Katie Ross (born June 16, 1987) and Daisy Ross (born March 30, 1990) with his late wife Markie Post.
    • Nickname
      • K. Ross

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