Ross Turner(II)
- Actor
- Art Department
- Additional Crew
Ross is best known as the Upwork Zombie from the multi-Clio-award-winning 2022-2023 television ad campaign, but probably most recognized (without zombie makeup, of course) in his recurring role as Liberty High School math teacher Mr. Wood in three seasons of the hit Netflix series "Th1rteen R3asons Why".
In 2007, after 20 years in theater and stand-up comedy, Ross made an unexpected leap to movies when Grateful Dead concert film director Len Dell'Amico noticed him performing in a comedy showcase with the late Robin Williams (that's a lot of name dropping!). The result was a starring role in Dell'Amico's indie feature "Welcome to Dopeland" (2010). Since then, Ross has completed over 30 features and more than 70 shorts, many of which have earned official selections and nominations at top film festivals including Raindance, Mill Valley, SXSW, Tribeca, Sundance, and Palm Springs. In Japan, Ross has appeared in guest star roles on multiple episodes of the popular television series "Sekai Gyoten News", and most recently on "World Hanzai Mystery".
Ross stars in four indie feature films including as the main antagonist in period drama "MindReader" (2022) filmed in rural Mississippi. Recent releases include supporting roles in "The Legend of Jack and Diane" starring Tom Sizemore, and "Manifest West" opposite Milo Gibson.
Ross's talent has been recognized by film festivals around the world. He has won a total of 11 awards for two roles: sci-fi drama "The Bumbry Encounter" (official selection at Mill Valley, Raindance, and Palm Springs, among many others - available on Amazon), and supernatural western "Ghost in the Gun" (for which he also shares a Best Acting Ensemble award with "Star Trek: Voyager" star Tim Russ).
Born and raised in Eureka, California, Ross is a fourth-generation native of Humboldt County. His media and performing arts family includes mom Donna Cleveland (local television personality and "Romper Room" teacher), dad Bill Turner (college radio personality and stage actor), sister Heidi Turner (SAG and AEA actress), uncle Bob Turner (radio DJ, television host, producer, and newscaster), and grandmother Mable Turner (film organist during the silent film era, and big band pianist).
In 2007, after 20 years in theater and stand-up comedy, Ross made an unexpected leap to movies when Grateful Dead concert film director Len Dell'Amico noticed him performing in a comedy showcase with the late Robin Williams (that's a lot of name dropping!). The result was a starring role in Dell'Amico's indie feature "Welcome to Dopeland" (2010). Since then, Ross has completed over 30 features and more than 70 shorts, many of which have earned official selections and nominations at top film festivals including Raindance, Mill Valley, SXSW, Tribeca, Sundance, and Palm Springs. In Japan, Ross has appeared in guest star roles on multiple episodes of the popular television series "Sekai Gyoten News", and most recently on "World Hanzai Mystery".
Ross stars in four indie feature films including as the main antagonist in period drama "MindReader" (2022) filmed in rural Mississippi. Recent releases include supporting roles in "The Legend of Jack and Diane" starring Tom Sizemore, and "Manifest West" opposite Milo Gibson.
Ross's talent has been recognized by film festivals around the world. He has won a total of 11 awards for two roles: sci-fi drama "The Bumbry Encounter" (official selection at Mill Valley, Raindance, and Palm Springs, among many others - available on Amazon), and supernatural western "Ghost in the Gun" (for which he also shares a Best Acting Ensemble award with "Star Trek: Voyager" star Tim Russ).
Born and raised in Eureka, California, Ross is a fourth-generation native of Humboldt County. His media and performing arts family includes mom Donna Cleveland (local television personality and "Romper Room" teacher), dad Bill Turner (college radio personality and stage actor), sister Heidi Turner (SAG and AEA actress), uncle Bob Turner (radio DJ, television host, producer, and newscaster), and grandmother Mable Turner (film organist during the silent film era, and big band pianist).
