Draft:Connor Ross

Conj Samir Keyhani was born December 6, 1988 in Grand Prairie, Texas to Amy Ross and Armin Keyhani. He has two brothers named Carson and Taylor. Raised in Dallas, Texas, Ross displayed a strong interest in acting from a young age. During this time, he developed skills in acting and music, which would later become central to his career.{{Cite web |date=2009-04-08 |title=OHLALA Mag: INTERVIEW WITH CONNOR ROSS DRIFTWOOD |url=http://www.ohlalamag.com/en/2009/03/driftwood-connor-ross-interview.html |access-date=2024-12-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090408075929/http://www.ohlalamag.com/en/2009/03/driftwood-connor-ross-interview.html |archive-date=8 April 2009 }}

Ross later changed his name from Conj Keyhani to Connor Ross in 1999, opting for a more traditional and recognizable name to better connect with audiences due to his Egyptian-American heritage.

Shortly after the name change, Ross began pursuing professional acting opportunities, landing roles in commercials for KFC, Taco Bell, and McDonald's.{{Cite web |last=ladybug388 |date=2022-12-18 |title=Connor Ross – "I felt like I gained speed and confidence every time I hit the track." |url=https://shorttrackmusings.com/2022/12/18/connor-ross-i-felt-like-i-gained-speed-and-confidence-every-time-i-hit-the-track/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=Short Track Musings |language=en}}

From a young age, Ross exhibited a unique talent and a natural rapport with people, leading him to express a desire to "be in movies". His parents initially supported his ambitions locally in Texas by connecting him with an agency and enrolling him in acting classes. However, Ross had bigger aspirations and strategically planned his move to Los Angeles, California at age 13 to pursue his acting career.

Ross first entered the entertainment industry as a determined young actor, landing early roles in television series such as 7th Heaven, Las Vegas, and Surface.{{Cite web |title="Surface" Review |url=http://www.entertainyourbrain.com/surfacerev.htm |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=www.entertainyourbrain.com}} His dedication to the craft led him to explore various genres, from drama to suspense, as he honed his skills in front of the camera.

Ross' persistence began to pay off as he secured even more roles in both television and film. He appeared in episodes of popular TV series such as Castle and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.{{Cite web |title=CSI: Crime Scene Investigation–'Internal Combustion' – CSI Files |url=https://www.csifiles.com/content/2010/02/csi-crime-scene-investigation-internal-combustion/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |language=en-US}} In film, he portrayed characters like Jonathan in Driftwood{{Cite web |last=Gilbert |first=Ammon |date=2007-11-13 |title=WEEKLY SLAUGHTER #50 |url=https://www.joblo.com/weekly-slaughter-50/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=JoBlo |language=en-US}} and Andrew in Palo Alto, CA. His roles as Nick in Headgame{{Cite web |last=Blue |first=Jeannie |date=2018-02-21 |title=Headgame (Movie Review) |url=https://crypticrock.com/headgame-movie-review/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=Cryptic Rock |language=en-US}} and Vic Florins in Pirate Camp{{Cite web |title=PIRATE CAMP |url=https://www.swindadesigns.com/pirate-camp |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=Swinda Designs |language=en}} is among some of his most notable performances.

Ross has honed his craft under the guidance of various acting coaches and institutions, including Diana Castle at The Imagined Life, Leigh Kilton Smith for audition technique and scene study, and Max Decker for improv and scene study. He has also trained in martial arts, holding a black belt in Tae Kwon-Do from ATA Academy. His diverse skill set extends to physical training, yoga, meditation, guitar,{{Cite web |last=Good |first=Veronica |date=2024-07-15 |title=Piper Connolly is an Expert at Overcoming Unrequited Crushes |url=https://showstopper.vip/piper-connolly-is-an-expert-at-overcoming-unrequited-crushes/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=Showstopper Magazine Online |language=en}} singing, and various sports such as basketball, volleyball, and golf.{{Cite web |title=CONNOR ROSS - Resume {{!}} Actors Access |url=https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/117340-494755 |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=resumes.actorsaccess.com}}

Ross' heritage is a blend of Middle Eastern American and Caucasian descent.{{Cite web |author-link=Schön! Magazine |date=2025-02-17 |title=interview {{!}} connor ross |url=https://schonmagazine.com/interview-devon-ross/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=Schön! Magazine |language=en-GB}}

He is now married to Samantha Droke, an actress who he had met on the set of a episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation in 2009. They married in 2018. As of 2025, they now have three children together.{{Cite web |last=Van De Wall |first=Virginia |date=2024-05-20 |title='Princess Protection Program' Stars: What the Cast Is Doing Now |url=https://www.j-14.com/posts/princess-protection-program-stars-where-are-they-now-43225/ |access-date=2025-04-12 |website=J-14 |language=en-US}}

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• [https://web.archive.org/web/20070117123957/http://www.connorross.com/ Connor Ross' official website]
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