Gary Ross

American director and screenwriter
Person human Q598675
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Summary

Gary Ross was born on November 3, 1956[1], in Los Angeles[2]. He has worked as a screenwriter[3], film director[4], film producer[5], and director[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,260 views/month, #6,658 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Arthur A. Ross[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Native language: English[10]
  • Field of work: film direction[11], film production[12]
  • Educated at: University of Pennsylvania[13]
  • Member of: Writers Guild of America West[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Family name: Ross[16]
  • Given name: Gary[17]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[18], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[19], Academy Award for Best Picture[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
  • Name in native language: Gary Ross[22]
  • Start of work period: 1988[23]

Why It Matters

Gary Ross has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Gary Ross born?

Gary Ross's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].

Who were Gary Ross's parents?

Gary Ross's father was Arthur A. Ross[8].

What did Gary Ross do for work?

Gary Ross worked as a screenwriter[3], film director[4], film producer[5], and director[6].

Where did Gary Ross go to school?

Gary Ross was educated at University of Pennsylvania[13].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Kinobaza person id → gary-ross
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  2. 7w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 29749
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  3. 13w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 22w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Nominated for → Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay, Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay +1
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