Lanny Ross made his theatrical bow at the age of 4 performing with his father in Ben Greet's professional Shakespearean company. During his primary education in a Canadian convent and various Seattle and New York schools, young Ross confined his appearances to choir work, including term as head monitor at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, NY. His career began in radio in 1928 and included a five-year run with Annette Hanshaw on the Maxwell House Show Boat program.
Lanny Ross made his theatrical debut at age four, performing alongside his father in Ben Greet's professional Shakespearean company. During his early education in a Canadian convent and various Seattle and New York schools, young Ross primarily participated in choir activities, including serving as head monitor at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. His career began in radio in 1928 and included a five-year stint with Annette Hanshaw on the Maxwell House Show Boat program.