Joe E. Ross

Biography

Joe E. Ross was an American actor and comedian born on March 15, 1914, to Jewish immigrant parents in New York City. He began his career as a singing waiter before becoming a comedian, and eventually landed a contract at the Queens Terrace comedy club alongside Jackie Gleason. His war service interrupted his career, but he continued to work after being discharged, earning notable roles in films like "The Naked Zoo" and television shows such as Car 54, Where Are You?.