[11] On February 8, 2011, Nellie Andreeva reported that the series had narrowed the search for Christopher down to two actors, one of which was Metcalfe; Metcalfe was known for his portrayal of John Rowland on Desperate Housewives. John Ross Ewing III is the long-awaited son of J.R. (Larry Hagman) and Sue Ellen Ewing (Linda Gray). Hes trying to keep his cool because he knows that if he flies under the radar and he can hit people unexpectedly, thatll be better for him than just going in guns blazing. Cliff attempts to sue for paternal rights, but DNA test later proves J.R. is in fact his father. Keel passed away in 2004 at the age of 85; his last role came courtesy of the 2002 film My Father's House. "[16] John Ross and Pamela are "cut from the same cloth" and had similar experiences with their fathers. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. During her pregnancy, Sue Ellen drinks heavily, forcing J.R. to have her committed to sanitarium. My wheels are always turning, so its all through the eyes, I really try to be intense, but also manipulative and I want to keep the audience guessing, he added. Kercheval slowed down quite a bit after Dallas finished in fact, most of his major roles came before the show started or happened while it was still on the air. J.R.'s son with Sue Ellen, John Ross Ewing III, was played by well-known young adult actor Omri Katz on the original Dallas series. What did you think of the Premiere Episodes? And, so I just knew that I had to try to come up with something kind of very intense. Hagman starred in I Dream of Jeannie before Dallas and, while he continued to act following Dallas' successful run, didn't quite reach the heights he once had. Menu. Hes going through so much emotionally in season two that were going to see many more colors to him. Presley has been involved in some high-profile romances over the years she was married to Elvis Presley, and the two had daughter Lisa Marie 1968. [24] But he wants most in life is to "make his father proud. John Ross proposes to Elena and she accepts. Christopher comes up with a long-term goal and a way to put his stamp on the Ewing family legacy. Speaking in character, Henderson said "I don't have my Pops anymore. Now this is the third version of John Ross. A letter is read from Miss Ellie revealing that she has left half of Southfork to John Ross upon J.R.'s death. When John Ross's schemes culminate in the end of his relationship with Elena, he teams up with- and later winds up falling for and marrying Christopher's ex-wife, Pamela Rebecca Barnes, the daughter of J.R.'s nemesis, Cliff Barnes and their union is reminiscent of John Ross's uncle Bobby Ewing's marriage to Cliff's half-sister and Pamela's namesake Pamela Barnes Ewing. However, John Ross still has a few lessons to learn and J.R. returns to Southfork to teach him. Bobby was played by Patrick Duffy, who has had plenty of success outside of Dallas, although he also reprised the character in various spinoffs and TV movies as well as the 2012 Dallasrevival. She also won several awards for playing Genevra in Deep are the Roots. He was written into the original series at the end of season 2. Now hes on a mission and he tells his father, If you screw me over I will put you back in that home where you belong. Every one was his enemy. [31] J.R. agrees to give Sue Ellen custody only if John Ross can choose where he lives; and he chooses to live at Southfork. The season ends with John Ross celebrating his 50% ownership of Southfork, as well as continuing his affair with Emma despite his new marriage to Pamela. J.R. calls him, telling him that he has a plan which he claims will be his "masterpiece", but doesn't tell him what it is. Sue Ellen had recently given birth to her son, John Ross, but his birth had complicated her life, as Sue Ellen was unsure as to whether John Ross' father was her husband, J.R. ( Larry Hagman ), or her former lover, J.R.'s enemy Cliff Barnes ( Ken Kercheval ). who played baby john ross on dallas - ritsolinc.com He is driven by ambition, greed, and a strong need to prove himself. John Ross is romancing his business partner and childhood friend, Elena Ramos. I want Christopher to have learned from history there and to maybe be a smarter version of his father, and also one there's a little more grey area with Christopher." [20] "[The cousins] are just two bulldogs going at each other" Henderson said of his character's feud with Christopher. [11], "I approach the character with a sense of great abandonment. After Christopher learns that his mother is dead, he gains her 1/3 ownership of Barnes Global, effectively making Cliff a minority owner in his own company. The season ends with John Ross celebrating his 50% ownership of Southfork, as well as continuing his affair with Emma despite his new marriage to Pamela. In the continuation series, the role is portrayed by Jesse Metcalfe. On the day J.R. is buried, Bum shows up with a package, explaining that J.R.'s "masterpiece" was to take down the Ewings' enemies Cliff Barnes (Ken Kercheval) and Harris Ryland (Mitch Pileggi). J.R. correctly suspected that Barnes and Ryland would join forces to destroy the Ewing family. [14] Henderson admits that John Ross is a bit jealous of Christopher's relationship with Bobby because his relationship with his father is a "contentious" one. "I don't see John Ross as a bad guy," Henderson said. [37] In his review of the series premiere of the continuation, Ken Tucker said, "So far [Josh] Henderson displays the best chemistry with [Larry] Hagman; as son and father, they seem to enjoy scamming others (and perhaps each other?). Just after J.R. tells his son he's proud of him, he is shot and killed. In 1987, Christopher and John Ross have a mock gunfight, and Sue Ellen sends them to play outside. Gray doesn't appear in many major movies, but she does have some experience on the film front. J.R. manages to gain the deed to Southfork through a deal with a Venezuelan cartel led by Vicente Cano. However, Katz had quite a bit of success during his heyday, and a few major roles that nostalgic '90s kids are bound to remember. Dallas (TV Series 1978-1991) - Omri Katz as John Ross Ewing - IMDb There are hints of how excited people are Its very exciting for us as a cast, especially the new members, he said. Christopher takes out his anger by throwing darts at a picture of John Ross. A heartbroken John Ross swears revenge on them, despite their new partnership. [22] In season 2, John Ross is bound to make mistakes because he is still "licking his wounds" following his split with Elena. After meeting with two agents, the very green Josh went out for his first television pilot, completely unaware of what a pilot actually was. However, Elena has trouble with John Ross's business tactics. A few years later, Jenna reappeared and was played by Francine Tacker for a few episodes. Instead, Howard started leaning heavily into politics. How are you on the show? She loved to hate J.R. She passed away when I was 12, and I know shes looking down on me going, Oh, my goodness. On the day J.R. is buried,Bumshows up with a package, explaining that J.R.'s "masterpiece" was to take down the Ewings' enemiesCliff BarnesandHarris Ryland. However, she escapes only to get into a drunken car accident and John Ross has to be delivered prematurely via caesarean. List of Dallas (1978 TV series) characters - Wikipedia John Ross sees her as someone who can do his bidding for him, but he truly loves Elena. [17] Christopher is also very "brainy" and "intelligent" Metcalfe revealed to CraveOnline. Geddes recovered, and was brought back to the role until the series ended in 1991. Who played Little John Ross on Dallas? - Invest Dallas In the continuation series, actor Josh Henderson stepped into the role. [28] What made the pairing of John Ross and Pamela so interesting is the reveal about Pamela being Cliff's daughter. When John Ross gets a motorcycle as a gift from his new-found half-brother, James, Christopher is left alone. However, John Ross's biggest obstacle is living up to the legend of J.R. Ewing. Geddes was known as a theater actor before Dallas she received Tony Award nominations for her role as Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and the starring role in Mary, Mary. The continuation series opens with Christopher's wedding to Rebecca Sutter. 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R. and an unknown woman, Lucas Krebbs (biological cousin and adoptive half-cousin), This page was last edited on 24 January 2023, at 22:10. [16] In late January 2013, Julie Gonzalo revealed that John Ross and Pamela would develop a sexual relationship in season 2. Some of her more recent works include supporting roles in Intuitions and Grand-Daddy Day Care. [5], Kristin Shepard, Sue Ellen Ewing's younger sister, leaves Dallas after having an affair with Sue Ellen's husband, J.R. and then shooting him. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. He may be easy on the eyes, but thats really just a bonus. The three original members that are regulars on our show [Larry Hagman, Linda Gray and Patrick Duffy] are incredible people and they made Dallas what it was. With the passing of Larry Hagman and his character J.R. in 2012 and 2013, respectively, Henderson's John Ross is pushed to the forefront as the main protagonist of the series. However, his happiness is short-lived: April is killed on the honeymoon. Christopher does his best to emulate his adoptive father's noble ways and the Ewing family name. [21] John Ross disagrees with Christopher who wants the family to invest in alternative energy sources; John Ross is a staunch supporter of oil. When Sue Ellen later rekindles her romance with Dusty Farlow (Jared Martin), John Ross goes to live with them at the Southern Cross Ranch in San Angelo, much to J.R.'s dismay. Click to reveal Omri Katz - John Ross Ewing III Vinessa Shaw/Instagram J.R.'s son with Sue Ellen, John Ross Ewing III, was played by well-known young adult actor Omri Katz on the original Dallas. I was probably going to go back to school and try and walk on and play ball and continue that and then I got a call and they were like, A few agents want to meet you.. Tensions also arise between the cousins due to John Ross' romance with Christopher's ex-fiance, Elena Ramos. At the beginning of the continuation series, John Ross is in his prime and it is the perfect time for him to make a name for himself as a businessman; however, John Ross only knows how to do business his father's way, which he believes is the best way. I think in the past that was possibly the problem with Bobby; is that he always seemed to be a step behind. Ken Kercheval died in 2019 at the age of 83. The family then learns that Cliff and Ryland are working with the governor to devalue Ewing Energies. Katz is listed as a retired actor, but with a Hocus Pocus revival still in the works, we'll see if he comes out of retirement once again. John Ross ends up victorious when he aligns with Judith Ryland, who replaces Bobby as the new Texas Railroad Commissioner, meaning John Ross can complete his Arctic leases deal. Although John Ross was only a baby in earlier seasons, Katz joined Dallas in 1983 and stayed until the series ended in 1993. Showing all 28 items Jump to: Photos (28) Photos . Omar Nobles listed John Ross and Pamela Rebecca's alliance during the season 2 premiere as one of the best moments of the episode. Dallas (TV Series 1978-1991) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb Their relationship falls apart when Pamela's schemes are revealed. Presley has also had success as an actor outside of Dallas, starring alongside Leslie Nielsen in the Naked Gun film series and appearing in guest spots on several shows. Bum reveals that he killed J.R. by his request, stating that J.R.'s last act was out of love for his family. Bobby is not happy with this development, but accepts it since the Ewing family needed to stand together against Ryland and Barnes. She's also picked up several small film and television roles. In 1991, John Ross is sent to live with his mother in London. John Ross uses his resentment toward Sue Ellen and her guilt to manipulate her, but his father is a different story. He convinces J.R. to give Bobby back the deed to Southfork. 5 more photos See also . [6] John Ross is defined by who J.R. After an explosion on Christopher's methane rig causes Pamela to suffer a miscarriage of her twin babies, John Ross comforts her, but is reluctant to tell her that Cliff is behind the explosion that killed her babies. After spending time in jail and nearly dying as a result of being beaten up by fellow inmates on Cano's orders for having failed to deliver the terms of their deal, John Ross decides to turn over a new leaf. At the beginning he was very much, I need to prove myself. After narrowly escaping a fire, John Ross becomes withdrawn, and Sue Ellen takes him to child psychologist Dr. Suzanne Lacey against J.R.'s wishes. "It's not easy to make the virtuous choice," said Metcalfe. Donna Culver Krebbs got a bit of a raw deal on Dallas. At J.R.'s will reading, John Ross receives half of J.R.'s mineral rights, with the other half going to Sue Ellen. He was married to John Ross's wife Pamela (who was originally posing as a woman named Rebecca Sutter, who turned out to be Cliff Barnes' daughter, making Pamela Christopher's adopted cousin; Cliff was the first Pamela Barnes Ewing's brother) who miscarried their twin children. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . [16] In the episode, "A Call to Arms", Pamela finally allows herself to trust John Ross after she discovers her father was behind the explosion that killed her unborn twins; a fact that John Ross warned her about, but she initially refused to believe. Still pursuing his music, Josh said producers of the new Dallas took inspiration from his own life for his character. John Ross is the son and namesake of show's most iconic character, J.R. Ewing, and his longtime love, Sue Ellen Ewing.