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Craig Ross Jr.
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| Born |
Craig Valentine Ross, Jr.
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| Occupation | Film, television director, editor, producer and screenwriter |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Caryn Ward
(m. 2011) |
Craig Valentine Ross, Jr. is an American director, editor, producer, and screenwriter. He works on both movies and TV shows. He helps bring stories to life on screen.
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Who is Craig Ross Jr.?
Craig Ross Jr. was born in Boston, Massachusetts. When he was young, he moved to the San Francisco Bay area with his father. This is a busy part of California.
After finishing high school, Craig decided to study filmmaking. He went to New York University on the East Coast. This is a famous school for people who want to work in movies.
Starting a Career in Film
After college, Craig moved to Los Angeles. This city is a big center for the film and TV industry. There, he started his own company called Asiatic Associates (ASA). A production company helps make movies and TV shows.
Craig began his career by directing independent films. These are movies made outside of the big Hollywood studios. His first film was Cappuccino, released in 1998.
Notable Film Projects
Craig Ross Jr. has directed several other films. Some of his well-known movies include:
- Blue Hill Avenue (2001)
- Ride or Die (2003)
- Motives (2004)
In 2007, he directed The Mannsfield 12. This movie was special because it was one of the first films released through MySpace.com. MySpace was a very popular social media website at the time.
Directing for Television
Since 2004, Craig Ross Jr. has also been a busy television director. A TV director guides the actors and crew to make each episode. He has worked on many popular shows, including:
- Strong Medicine
- Cold Case
- Standoff
- Crossing Jordan
- The 4400
- Lincoln Heights
- K-Ville
- Prison Break
- Bones
- Numb3rs
- NCIS
He continues to work on exciting projects in both film and television.
