Ross Marquand

Ross Marquand
Born Ross Marquand
(1981-08-22) August 22, 1981
Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 2006–present
Website www.rossmarquand.com

Ross Marquand (born August 22, 1981), is an American actor and celebrity impressionist from Denver, Colorado. He is best known for portraying the role of Aaron on The Walking Dead. Marquand also portrays Red Skull in Avengers: Infinity War.

Early life

Marquand was born in Fort Collins, Colorado. His initial foray into acting began at the age of nine when he played a small part in a church play. Soon thereafter, he joined the Boy Scouts of America (where he attained the rank of Eagle Scout) and began impersonating celebrities at campfire ceremonies.

While in attendance at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Marquand he starred in several productions including To Kill a Mockingbird, The Passion of Dracula, and The Cherry Orchard. He graduated with a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in Theatre Performance.

Career

After college he moved to Los Angeles and quickly garnered attention in several film and television projects. He played a crooked cop with entertaining gusto in The Sabi Company's Down and Dangerous (2013).[1] Marquand portrayed screen legend Paul Newman on AMC's Mad Men.[2] Marquand is best known for the recurring role of Aaron on The Walking Dead,[3][4] the popular TV series' first gay male character.[5][6]

In April 2018, Marquand made his Marvel Cinematic debut as Red Skull in Avengers: Infinity War, replacing Hugo Weaving as the latter actor had previously expressed reluctance in regards to reprising the role in Captain America: The First Avenger.[7]

An accomplished voiceover actor, Ross has lent his talents to productions such as Phineas and Ferb,[8] Conan, and video games like Battlefield Hardline. He is also known for impersonating a plethora of celebrities including Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Matthew McConaughey and over 50 others.[9][10] This expertise led to a starring and producing role on Pop TV's Impress Me, helmed by Ben Shelton and Rainn Wilson.[8]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Love SickShort film
2007Saturday Night SpecialAaron NashShort film
2007The DeadeningNewscasterShort film
2008There Will Be BudDaniel Puffington
2008Sex & Los AngelesDetective
2008Kate WakesNeighbor
2009A Lonely Place for DyingNikolai DzerzhinskyProducer
2009The Inappropriate Behavior of Our Alleged Loved OnesEric
2010Happily After Tristan
2010WoodshopGary
2010Slings and ArrowsCharley
2011The CongregationJohn Christner
2012EdenMax
2012SabbaticalShort film
2012Broken RoadsDavid Warwick
2013Down and DangerousHenry Langlois
2013Christmas Party Conversations: Part IAngry Young DadVideo Short
2013The ProgramMichaelShort film
2014Amira & SamGreg
2014Camera Trap Jack
2015Une LibérationJean
2015Spare ChangeMr. Hartman
2016Sheep and WolvesZikoVoice only
2018Avengers: Infinity WarRed Skull (Stonekeeper)

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006LA ForensicsFBI AgentSeason 1, Episode 15: "Under the Rug"
2009I <3 VampiresSiona's Publicist5 episodes
2012The FlipsideActorSeason 1, Episode 4: "Second Chance"
2013Mad MenPaul NewmanGuest role; Season 6, Episode 5: "The Flood"
2013–14ConanChristopher Walken / James GandolfiniVoice
2014Phineas and FerbHan SoloVoice; episode: "Star Wars"
2015Impress MeRoss MarvinLead role
2015–presentThe Walking DeadAaron 30 episodes
Recurring (season 5)
Also Starring (season 6–7)
Starring (season 8-present)
2015–17Talking DeadHimself2 Episodes
2016DeadbeatHugh JanusSeason 3, Episode 8: "The Duchess of Stourbridge"
2017BrockmireBrockmire's FatherSeason 1, Episode 6: "Road Trip"
2017The Last TycoonPrince of Wales2 Episodes
2018 Robot Chicken Han Solo / Jack Reacher / Hunter Voice role; episode: "Mr. Mozzarella's Hamburger Skateboard Depot"

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015Battlefield HardlineActorVoice
2016Star Wars: Trials on TatooineHan SoloVoice

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2013Maverick Movie AwardsBest Supporting Actor[11]Down and DangerousNominated
2015Best Actor[12]Une LibérationNominated

References

  1. ↑ "Down and Dangerous: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
  2. ↑ "The Walking Dead Q&A – Ross Marquand (Aaron)". AMC. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  3. ↑ Ross, Dalton (July 7, 2016). "'The Walking Dead': Ross Marquand promises 'brutal, insane' season 7 premiere". Entertainment Weekly. New York City: Meredith Corporation. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  4. ↑ Keaney, Quinn (August 11, 2016). "The Walking Dead's Ross Marquand Confirms All of Our Worst Fears About Season 7". popsugar.com. San Francisco, California: Popsugar Inc. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Actor Ross Marquand talks about playing a gay character on Walking dead and his thoughts on dating and marriage". hubmesh.com. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  6. ↑ Ross, Dalton (February 22, 2015). "'Walking Dead' star Ross Marquand talks about the show's first gay male relationship". Entertainment Weekly. New York City: Meredith Corporation. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  7. ↑ Pritchard, Tom (April 26, 2018). "Avengers: Infinity War Recast a Character, and You Probably Didn't Even Notice". Gizmodo. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
  8. 1 2 Knight, James (14 March 2015). "'Walking Dead' Gay Aaron Ross Marquand New Pop Show 'Impress Me:' Han Solo Actor Does 'Breaking Bad' Jesse Pinkman Impression". Classicalite. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  9. ↑ "More Dead-On Celebrity Impressions by Ross Marquand". youtube.com. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  10. ↑ "Ross Marquand Does Celebrity Impersonations". youtube.com. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  11. ↑ "2013". MAVERICK MOVIE AWARDS: Where moviemakers honor moviemakers from all over the world!. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  12. ↑ "2015". MAVERICK MOVIE AWARDS: Where moviemakers honor moviemakers from all over the world!. Retrieved 1 November 2016.

1. IMDb Biography (February 2010). Ross Marquand

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