RATINGS: Cast & Crew

DOB: November 3, 1956

Background: Ross was born in Los Angeles, California.

Filmography: He wrote several films, including "Big" (1988) and "Dave" (1994).  His directing debut was "Pleasantville" (1998). He also directed the Best Picture-nominated "Seabiscuit" (2003). His latest film is "The Hunger Games" (2012), based on the very popular series of young-adult science-fiction novels.

Academy Awards:

Best Picture nomination:
- "Seabiscuit" (2003); lost to "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King"

Best Adapted Screenplay nomination:
- "Seabiscuit" (2003); lost to Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens ("The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King")

Best Original Screenplay nominations:
- "Dave" (1993); lost to Jane Campion ("The Piano")
- "Big" (1988); lost to Ronald Bass and Barry Morrow ("Rain Man")