Ross King

Ross King has developed a multifaceted career spanning television, radio, film, and theater, earning recognition as an award-winning presenter and actor across continents. After being selected from over 3600 applicants to host ITV’s ‘Young Krypton’ in 1988, Ross King launched a prolific television career, presenting nearly 30 series across BBC, ITV, and SKY. He anchored BBC’s live daily entertainment program, ‘Pebble Mill at One,’ for five years, covering major global events including the Academy Awards and the Cannes Film Festival. King earned two prestigious Sony Awards for his radio work, notably as Britain’s youngest daytime host on Scotland’s Radio Clyde.

His acting portfolio includes roles in films like ‘Half Past Dead’ (2002), ‘The Day After Tomorrow’ (2004), and ‘Maleficent’ (2014). King maintains a distinguished presence in theatre, with leading roles in the West End production of ‘Summer Holiday’ and the Olivier Award-nominated ‘Dick Whittington.’ His critically acclaimed portrayal of ‘Frank-n-Furter’ in ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ further demonstrates his versatility. In 2015, King ventured into writing, co-authoring the debut novel ‘Taking Hollywood’ with Shari Low, which quickly became a #4 Amazon Best Seller. He followed this with the sequel, ‘Breaking Hollywood,’ released the same year.

For his significant contributions to broadcasting, the arts, and charity, King was appointed an MBE in the 2018 New Year Honours. King’s ongoing influence was recognized with the President’s Award from the Los Angeles British-American Business Council in 2020. In 2021, he voiced ‘The Wombles’ and served as a World Judge on CBS’s ‘The World’s Best.’ He also serves as the voice of American Express (UK) and makes regular appearances on Australia’s Channel 9 News and A Current Affair. Looking ahead, King is slated to appear as a contestant on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in 2025.