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Jonathan Stephen RossEnglish television and radio presenter and film critic
Date of Birth: 17.11.1960
Country:  Great Britain |
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Biography of Jonathan Stephen Ross
Jonathan Stephen Ross is an English television and radio presenter, film critic, and media personality. He was born in London, England, to a British actress and radio presenter, Martha Ross. Jonathan grew up in Leytonstone along with his brothers Paul, Mike, and Simon. He attended the University of London, where he studied modern European history.
Professional Career
Jonathan Ross began his professional career as an analyst on the Channel 4 show "Loose Talk." He then transitioned to the program "Soul Train." His television debut is believed to be in 1981 when he appeared in an episode of the British comedy series "It Ain't Half Hot Mum."
During the development of "Solid Soul," Jonathan met Alan Marke, and together they created his first major project, "The Last Resort with Jonathan Ross." The show was inspired by the American program "Late Night with David Letterman" and gained significant popularity, establishing both Ross and Channel 4 as reputable names in the industry.
Throughout his career, Jonathan Ross has hosted various shows, including "One Hour with Jonathan Ross" and the British Comedy Awards. He also commentated on Formula One races in 1993.
In 1999, Ross became the film critic for "The Film Programme" and had cameo appearances in films such as "Spiceworld" and "Shrek 2." He also hosted radio shows on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, Virgin Radio, and "The Superstation."
Recent Years
From May 23, 2009, Ross's show underwent changes to ensure it was more politically correct, with the ability to edit out controversial comments. The program was set to continue until at least July 2010, as that was when Ross's contract with BBC Radio 2 was due to expire.
On November 2, 2001, Jonathan Ross began hosting "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" on BBC. Despite facing criticism, the show has continued to air. In 2005, Ross was awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to broadcasting.
In January 2006, there was speculation regarding the renewal of Ross's contract. Despite receiving tempting offers from other channels, Ross ultimately remained with BBC and became the highest-paid television personality in the UK, earning approximately six million pounds per year.
On January 7, 2010, Ross announced his departure from both BBC Radio and television. The reasons for this decision were not disclosed, although Ross maintained that financial issues were not a factor. His replacement has not been announced, but Graham Norton and Mark Kermode are considered the most likely candidates.
