Scottish actor (1961–2022)
George Rossi (28 September 1961 – 5 January 2022) was a Scottish actor, best known for playing Duncan Lennox in The Bill from 1998 to 2003.
Early life and education
Rossi was born in Govan, Glasgow, on 28 September 1961.[1] He was of Italian descent, with his parents originating from Valvori, a commune of Vallerotonda in Lazio, Italy. Growing up, he worked in the family ice-cream van. His brother, Peter, appeared alongside him in the film Comfort and Joy.
Rossi trained at East 15 Acting School in Debden, Essex.[2]
Career
Besides The Bill, Rossi also played Kevin in Roughnecks and appeared in Taggart, Holby City, Boon, Local Hero, The Singing Detective, and Whitechapel.[3]
Death
On 5 January 2022, Rossi died, aged 60, from pancreatic cancer.[4][5][6]
Filmography
References
- ^ "ROSSI, George, 644/10 1394". Scotland's People. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ Notable alumni Archived 29 June 2015 at the Wayback Machine, East 15 Acting School.
- ^ "George Rossi". IMDB. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ Novak, Kim (7 January 2022). "George Rossi's cause of death revealed after The Bill star died aged 60". Metro. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ Patterson, Stephen (7 January 2022). "The Bill star George Rossi dies aged 60". Metro. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ Sigodo, Melissa (7 January 2022). "The Bill actor George Rossi dies age 60, family confirm". My London. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
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