Ross was educated at the British School of Paris and Westminster School. He read Spanish at Southampton University before studying acting at The Academy of Creative Training and RADA.

Ross Forder is an actor and writer, known for Octane (2007), Boiler (2009), and Darkest Day (2015).

He wrote and produced his first short film, Boiler, in collaboration with the London Film School and seasoned filmmaker Richard Kwietniowski.

Boiler screened at BAFTA and was part of the official selection at The Independent European Film Festival (ÉCU) and at The London Independent Film Festival (LIFF).