Hector Ross | |
|---|---|
 in Bonnie Prince Charlie (1948) | |
| Born | 11 February 1914 Tain, Scotland |
| Died | 26 November 1980 (aged 66) London, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1927–1980 |
Hector Ross (1914-1980) was a British stage, film and television actor. [1] [2] [3]
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