Thomas W. Ross

Thomas W. Ross (22 January 1875, Boston – 14 November 1959, Torrington, Connecticut)[1] was an American stage and film actor.

He had a prolific career on Broadway from 1902 through 1944.

He first drew critical acclaim for his portrayal of the title role in Henry Blossom's 1903 play Checkers.

[2][3][4][5] He first performed the role in the play's premiere at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. on September 21, 1903,[6] and continued with the work for both its Broadway runs in 1903 and 1904,[5][7] and on national tour.

[8] After this, he appeared in more than 25 additional films made through 1944.