Ross Kirk is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale, played by Samuel Anderson.

A cousin of Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt), Ross is a police officer and during his 15 months in the village he has an affair with Donna Windsor-Dingle (Verity Rushworth), and after being convicted of murder is imprisoned.

Ross's arrival in the village was announced in September 2007 and Samuel Anderson said it was "great" to be joining "such a successful show".

[1] The series producer Kathleen Beedles said that Anderson was "a fantastic addition to the cast", and commented on the instant chemistry between Ross and Donna.

In January 2008, he begins dating Lexi Nicholls and Chas Dingle until they learn that he has been seeing both of them and get revenge for his lies by taking photographs of him handcuffed to a bed.

On 1 April 2008, a hung-over Ross accidentally brushes against a motorcyclist – Gennie Walker – whilst driving with Paddy.

Marlon – now knowing about their affair – tells the police that he believes Ross killed Shane, as they were seen arguing.