Ross Hagen was an American actor best known for his roles in Wonder Women, Blood Games, and Dinosaur Island. He was born Leland Lando Lilly on May 21, 1938, in Williams, Arizona.
Personal and Family Life
Ross Hagen was born to Lando Irvin Lilly and Mary Alice Johnson. He was married twice, first to Joan Corrine Hillyard from 1957 to 1961, with whom he had two children, and later to Claire Polan from 1963 until her death in 2003. Ross and Claire had a strong partnership and even ran an acting school together for a time.
Career Overview
Hagen launched his acting career in the mid-1960s, appearing in various television shows. He became a familiar face in exploitation films, especially biker movies. Some of his notable characters include a hitman in Avenging Angel and a con artist in Armed Response. He also directed several films, including The Glove and B.O.R.N..
Death and Legacy
Ross Hagen passed away on May 7, 2011, due to prostate cancer, at the age of 72. His legacy lives on through his extensive film and television work, which showcased his unique voice and tough-guy persona.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Night Shade | 1996-06-01 | Detective Crank |
| The Hellcats | 1968-05-08 | Monte |
| Five the Hard Way | 1969-05-01 | Vince Rommel |
| Dinosaur Island | 1994-03-23 | Capt. Jason Briggs |
| Avenging Angel | 1985-01-11 | Ray Mitchell |
| Armed Response | 1986-10-01 | Corey Thorton |
| Murder on the Yellow Brick Road | 2005-01-01 | Elwood Dick |
| Wonder Women | 1973-04-25 | Mike Harber |
| Blood Games | 1990-12-12 | Midnight |
| B.O.R.N. | 1989-10-26 | Buck Cassidy |