Ross Marquand

Roscoe Wayne Marquand (born August 22, 1981) is an American impressionist and actor. He plays Aaron on the television series The Walking Dead, and Red Skull in the films Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019).

Ross Marquand
Marquand at GalaxyCon Louisville in 2019
Born
Roscoe Wayne Marquand

(1981-08-22) August 22, 1981
Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Colorado Boulder
OccupationActor, impressionist
Years active2006–present
Websiterossmarquand.com

Early life

Marquand was born in Fort Collins, Colorado. His initial foray into acting began at the age of nine when he played a small part in a church play. Soon thereafter, he joined the Boy Scouts of America (where he attained the rank of Eagle Scout) and began impersonating celebrities at campfire ceremonies.

While in attendance at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Marquand starred in several productions including To Kill a Mockingbird, The Passion of Dracula, and The Cherry Orchard. He graduated with a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in Theatre Performance.

Career

After college he moved to Los Angeles and quickly garnered attention in several film and television projects. He played a crooked cop with entertaining gusto in The Sabi Company's Down and Dangerous (2013).[1] Marquand portrayed screen legend Paul Newman on AMC's Mad Men.[2] Marquand is best known for the recurring role of Aaron on The Walking Dead,[3][4] the popular TV series' first gay male character.[5][6]

In April 2018, Marquand made his Marvel Cinematic debut as Red Skull in Avengers: Infinity War, replacing Hugo Weaving as the latter actor had previously expressed reluctance in regards to reprising the role in Captain America: The First Avenger.[7]

An accomplished voiceover actor, Ross has lent his talents to productions such as Phineas and Ferb,[8] Conan, and video games like Battlefield Hardline. He is also known for impersonating a plethora of celebrities including Michael Caine, Sylvester Stallone, Matthew McConaughey and over 50 others.[9][10] This expertise led to a starring and producing role on Pop TV's Impress Me, helmed by Ben Shelton and Rainn Wilson.[8]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Love SickShort film
2007Saturday Night SpecialAaron NashShort film
The DeadeningNewscasterShort film
2008There Will Be BudDaniel Puffington
Sex & Los AngelesDetective
Kate WakesNeighbor
2009A Lonely Place for DyingNikolai DzerzhinskyProducer
The Inappropriate Behavior of Our Alleged Loved OnesEric
2010Happily After Tristan
WoodshopGary
Slings and ArrowsCharley
2011The CongregationJohn Christner
2012EdenMax
SabbaticalShort film
Broken RoadsDavid Warwick
2013Down and DangerousHenry Langlois
Christmas Party Conversations: Part IAngry Young DadVideo short
The ProgramMichaelShort film
2014Amira & SamGreg
Camera Trap Jack
2015Une LibérationJean
Spare ChangeMr. Hartman
2016Sheep and WolvesZikoVoice role
2018Avengers: Infinity WarRed Skull (Stonekeeper)
2019Avengers: Endgame

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2006LA ForensicsFBI AgentSeason 1, Episode 15: "Under the Rug"
2009I <3 VampiresSiona's Publicist5 episodes
2012The FlipsideActorEpisode: "Second Chance"
2013Mad MenPaul NewmanEpisode: "The Flood"
2013–2014ConanChristopher Walken / James GandolfiniVoice role
2014Phineas and Ferb: Star WarsHan SoloVoice role
2015Impress MeRoss MarvinLead role
2015–presentThe Walking DeadAaron Recurring (season 5)
Also starring (seasons 6–7)
Main cast (season 8–present)
2016DeadbeatHugh JanusEpisode: "The Duchess of Stourbridge"
2017BrockmireBrockmire's FatherEpisode: "Road Trip"
The Last TycoonPrince of Wales2 episodes
2018Robot ChickenHan Solo / Jack Reacher / HunterVoice role; episode: "Mr. Mozzarella's Hamburger Skateboard Depot"

Video games
YearTitleVoice roleNotes
2015Battlefield HardlineActor
2016Star Wars: Trials on TatooineHan Solo

Podcasts
YearTitleVoice roleNotes
2020BlockbusterJames Cameron

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2013 Maverick Movie Awards Best Supporting Actor: Feature Down and Dangerous Nominated [11]
2015 Maverick Movie Awards Best Actor: Short Une Libération Nominated [12]

References
  1. "Down and Dangerous: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
  2. "The Walking Dead Q&A – Ross Marquand (Aaron)". AMC. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  3. Ross, Dalton (July 7, 2016). "'The Walking Dead': Ross Marquand promises 'brutal, insane' season 7 premiere". Entertainment Weekly. New York City: Meredith Corporation. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  4. Keaney, Quinn (August 11, 2016). "The Walking Dead's Ross Marquand Confirms All of Our Worst Fears About Season 7". popsugar.com. San Francisco, California: Popsugar Inc. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  5. "Actor Ross Marquand talks about playing a gay character on Walking dead and his thoughts on dating and marriage". hubmesh.com. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  6. Ross, Dalton (February 22, 2015). "'Walking Dead' star Ross Marquand talks about the show's first gay male relationship". Entertainment Weekly. New York City: Meredith Corporation. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  7. Pritchard, Tom (April 26, 2018). "Avengers: Infinity War Recast a Character, and You Probably Didn't Even Notice". Gizmodo. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
  8. Knight, James (14 March 2015). "'Walking Dead' Gay Aaron Ross Marquand New Pop Show 'Impress Me:' Han Solo Actor Does 'Breaking Bad' Jesse Pinkman Impression". Classicalite. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  9. "More Dead-On Celebrity Impressions by Ross Marquand". youtube.com. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  10. "Ross Marquand Does Celebrity Impersonations". youtube.com. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  11. "2013". MAVERICK MOVIE AWARDS: Where moviemakers honor moviemakers from all over the world!. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  12. "2015". MAVERICK MOVIE AWARDS: Where moviemakers honor moviemakers from all over the world!. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
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