Colonel Ross — The Ipcress File Character Profile

About Colonel Ross

Harry's recurring MI5 superior, often manipulative and willing to sacrifice agents for national security.

Colonel Ross — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Intelligence command, Covert operations, Blackmail, Strategic planning, Diplomacy

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 5/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

Guy Doleman

Appears in

The Ipcress File (1965)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Colonel Ross — Professional Superior — Harry Palmer (Michael Caine)

  Ross is the senior MI5 officer who recruits and directs Palmer's operations.

• Colonel Ross — Power Subordinate — Major Dalby (Nigel Green)

  Ross holds authority over Dalby and uses the investigation to pressure his department.

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