ACTOR · ACTION PERFORMER · UFC VETERAN
ROSS POINTON
Film · Television · Action Performance
Ross “The Gladiator” Pointon is a British screen performer from Stoke-on-Trent. His professional fighting background brings authentic movement, physical presence and practical action experience to screen roles. He has approximately nine years of film and television experience.
Casting range: typically 40–50, with scope for younger 55-year-old roles. Ross is available to travel internationally for productions that arrange or cover travel costs.
FILM & TELEVISION CREDITS
GOODBYE — SHORT FILM
Starring role, alongside Rachel Shenton. Written by Amanda Andrews. Directed by Chris Stone. Produced by Chris Stone and Ross Pointon.
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BAG — SHORT FILM
Starring role, alongside Lewis Brindley. Written by Amanda Andrews. Directed by Chris Stone. Produced and financed by Ross Pointon.
LIABILITY (2018)
Role: Uncle John. British crime drama.
A NIGHT ON EARTH (2019)
Role: Man in the Scene. Written, produced and directed by Jiaxiang Li.
LEGENDS NEVER DIE (2021)
Role: Saint, alongside Daniel Pesina. Ross also contributed fight choreography.
CRISPY’S CURSE (2017)
Role: Prison Hardman. British horror-comedy.
THE COLOUR ROOM (2021)
Supporting artist. Ross appeared as a pot-bank worker in the explosion sequence.
TIN STAR: LIVERPOOL (2020)
Everton supporter / crowd performer in Series 3, Episode 6, “Come to the Edge”.
THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER 3 & UFC
Ross appeared as himself on The Ultimate Fighter 3, reaching the semi-finals. He is a four-time UFC veteran. His combat-sports experience supports his work in physically demanding and action roles.
CASTING & ACTION SKILLS
Professional MMA, boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sanshou, controlled physical performance and fight choreography support. Ross is comfortable working under direction and following on-set safety requirements.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILES
SPOTLIGHT PROFILE | IMDb PROFILE
Acting enquiries: rpointon@ymail.com
