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Ross McManus(1927-2011)

  • Actor
  • Music Department
  • Soundtrack
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Ross McManus was born on 20 October 1927 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Secrets d'un super mâle (1976), The Courier (1988) and The Over-Amorous Artist (1974). He was married to Lilian Alda Ablett. He died on 24 November 2011 in England, UK.
BornOctober 20, 1927
DiedNovember 24, 2011(84)
BornOctober 20, 1927
DiedNovember 24, 2011(84)
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Known for

Secrets d'un super mâle (1976)
Secrets d'un super mâle
4.3
  • Music Department(as Ross MacManus)
  • 1976
The Courier (1988)
The Courier
5.4
  • Music Department(as Ross MacManus)
  • 1988
The Over-Amorous Artist (1974)
The Over-Amorous Artist
5.2
  • Soundtrack("One More Time")
  • 1974
Can I Come Too?
5.6
Short
  • Soundtrack("Can I Come Too?")
  • 1979

Credits

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Actor



  • Z Cars (1962)
    Z Cars
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Ronnie (as Ross MacManus)
    • 1969
  • For Amusement Only
    TV Series
    • Dave (as Ross MacManus)
    • 1968

Music Department



  • The Courier (1988)
    The Courier
    5.4
    • music associate (as Ross MacManus)
    • 1988
  • Secrets d'un super mâle (1976)
    Secrets d'un super mâle
    4.3
    • composer/songwriter/performer (as Ross MacManus)
    • 1976

Soundtrack



  • Can I Come Too?
    5.6
    Short
    • performer: "Can I Come Too?"
    • 1979
  • Under the Bed
    3.4
    • performer: "Wedding Party"
    • 1977
  • Secrets d'un super mâle (1976)
    Secrets d'un super mâle
    4.3
    • performer: "It's Getting Harder All The Time"
    • writer: "It's Getting Harder All The Time"
    • 1976
  • Girls Come First (1975)
    Girls Come First
    4.7
    Short
    • performer: "Girls Come First" (uncredited)
    • 1975
  • The Over-Amorous Artist (1974)
    The Over-Amorous Artist
    5.2
    • performer: "One More Time"
    • 1974

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Ross MacManus
  • Born
    • October 20, 1927
    • Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • November 24, 2011
    • England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Lilian Alda Ablett1952 - ? (divorced, 1 child)
  • Other works
    TV commercial for R. Whites lemonade: dressed in striped pyjamas and wearing heavy-framed glasses, he sneaks downstairs in the middle of the night for a drink of lemonade, singing "I'm a Secret Lemonade Drinker", and is soon joined by his wife, played by Harriet Philpin. Ross's son Elvis Costello provided backing vocals to the song.

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Sang the song "Secret Lemonade Drinker" on the R Whites' TV commercial.
  • Nickname
    • Day Costello

FAQ

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  • When did Ross McManus die?
    November 24, 2011
  • How old was Ross McManus when he died?
    84 years old
  • Where did Ross McManus die?
    England, UK
  • When was Ross McManus born?
    October 20, 1927
  • Where was Ross McManus born?
    Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, UK

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