As the
son of the popular 40's vaudeville dance team billed as "The
Borden's: The Nutmost in Dancing", Ross Borden's gift
for acting, singing and comedy come as naturally as "The Sun Shining Over
Broadway". Tremendously supported and encouraged by his successful parents,
at the tender age of 8, Ross entered and won a national talent contest
in New York City. Beating out more than 200 other capable and gifted children,
this prestigious "win" elevated him to notoriety, eventually carrying
him to numerous TV and stage appearances. He worked as an entertainer
(singing, dancing and acting in a variety of mediums throughout his childhood
and was officially signed by MGM Studios as a contract player at only
17 years of age!!
Starting a family at only age 18, Ross entered into the profession of
Dentistry, which he continued until fifteen years ago. Adding to his varied
accomplishments, he also sang stints in Las Vegas, Tahoe, Reno and Seattle,
appearing with such luninaries as Wayne Newton, Liberace, Don Rickles
and Lous Prima. Ross was the featured act on the S.S. Catalina for three
summer seasons. Award-winning record producer DAVID FOSTER says of Ross
Borden's singing talent and his latest CD, Here's To Life and Love...."This
is one of the best independently produced CD's I've ever heard. My wife
& I have it in our car. It is one of the CD's we listen to all the time!"
Later, the early 1980's brought Ross a lucrative television career, settling
him on the West Coast. His incredible acting range, from comedy to drama,
landed him leading roles in many top-rated programs including, "Falcon
Crest", "General Hospital", The Youngt and the Restless", "Jake and the
Fatman", "Hawaii 5-0", "Simon and Simon", the consistently Emmy-winning
"Soap", and many others. Ross recently starred in "High Tide" and "Mike
Hammer, Private Eye" and "Sliders". His highly praised film roles include
"Dutch", and various comedy shows such as "Night Stand" and "Son of the
Beach".
Today, he enjoys travelling throughout the country entertaining for large
corporate parties, conventions, prestigous condominium complex openings,
hotels and nightclubs. He pleases large audiences as well as the small,
cozy feel of a lounge or small nightclub. Ross is a guaranteed smash hit
at any show he does and will delightfully make any audience feel totally
fulfilled and entertained!
During his act, he conducts intimate tributes to Nat King Cole and Sammy
Davis Jr. that emote excitement and passion and a depth within every crowd
mesmerized by the warmth of his entertaining.
Notable references byMickey
Rooney... "One of the best actors
and entertainers I've ever seen"
Alan Thickewho gushes, "Ross
Borden has the face and the persona that can go from leading man to villain
at the turn of a page!"
Tim Stackonce said after working
with Ross on "Night Stand", "One of the greatest shows I've ever seen!
He combines music, comedy and drama with such skill, I was mesmerized
for the entire hour."
Ross Borden currently resides in Hope Ranch in Santa Barbara with his
beautiful wife Debbie with whom he has raised five incredible children.