Kanaly's last acting credit came in the 2012Dallas revival series, so it seems likely he may have hung up his acting boots. [35] Dani Lyman said Henderson fills the role "brilliantly. I want to make my father proud. John Ross's dynamic with his father is more of a chess game as opposed to his feud with Christopher. 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. "[6] For Christopher, it is always "family first," much like his adoptive father Bobby Ewing. I think in the past that was possibly the problem with Bobby; is that he always seemed to be a step behind. Showing all 28 items Jump to: Photos (28) Photos . Christopher is born to Kristin Shepard and Jeff Farraday in Los Angeles, California. He may be easy on the eyes, but thats really just a bonus. John Ross is officially named by his grandfather Jock. Of his alter ego, in addition to maintaining his smarts, Metcalfe said Christopher should be "a step ahead. [9] John Ross believes he should be the next Ewing to lead the family. That series only lasted 14 episodes, and was Principal's last credit. Tyler Banks Edit Tyler Banks was one of the actors who played John Ross Ewing III on the first series of Dallas . J.R. correctly suspected that Barnes and Ryland would join forces to destroy the Ewing family. I think hes going to be the person who jumps off the screen more than anybody. While filming the NBC series, Chase, Metcalfe's agent contacted him urged him to audition for the continuation of Dallas. The continuation series focuses on John Ross's feud with his cousin Christopher as they disagree over how to restore the Ewing name to its former glory. John Ross Ewing 149 episodes, 1983-1991 Priscilla Presley . When his parents split again, J.R. sends him off the boarding school to spite Sue Ellen. John Ross marries Pamela, who had managed to become a partner in Barnes Global and gain a third of its shares. 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. He really wants to make his father proud and prove to his father that he has the same strength of character and that he can be at the head of the table and run Southfork in his absence."[17]. She also appeared in Titans,an early 2000s show that clearly took some inspiration from Dallas. Just after J.R. tells his son he's proud of him, he is shot and killed. "He goes through a lot, and stuff gets really intense" Henderson said when asked to give a preview of the season. Phyllis Wapner . During her pregnancy, Sue Ellen drinks heavily, forcing J.R. to have her committed to sanitarium. Luckily for producers of the TNT show, Dallas-born, Tulsa-bred Josh Henderson […] I have a lot invested, personal ties in this show, and somehow Ive got the opportunity to play John Ross. 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. Larry Hagman's J.R. Ewing made a lasting impression as arguably the most infamous villain in television history, and when it came to finding the right man to play his son, John Ross, for the "Dallas" reboot, there were some pretty big shoes to fill. Dallas was never supposed to be as big as it was. She then married Jeff, who fathered a prematurely-born Christopher. For me, its really about the unknown, because you never know. [6] John Ross is defined by who J.R. in the same way Did Pam and Bobby Ewing have baby? Director Paul Feig has already assembled a star-studded cast for his new Amazon movie Grand Death Lottery, with John Cena, Simu Liu and Awkwafina set to star. John Ross is left asking the question, 'Why did you leave me? [27] Being his father's son, it doesn't take him long before he nurses his broken heart after his split from Elena by jumping into bed with Pamela, "figuratively and literally. John Ross bonds with one of the counselors, Peter Richards (Christopher Atkins) whom also has an affair with Sue Ellen. [10] Chris Demetral stepped into the role of Christopher in 1996 for the television film, Dallas: J.R. Returns. Christopher runs away looking to start over, "lick his wounds," and discover who he is. Instead, he traveled to Nashville to pursue a career in music. John Ross is officially named by his grandfatherJock. John Ross seems to have become a carbon copy of his father. (You shouldprobably just check that one out for yourself.) 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. Christopher takes out his anger by throwing darts at a picture of John Ross. It wound up airing for 14 seasons during its original run, with its final episode airing in the spring of 1991. John Ross then hangs up, pours himself a glass of J.R.'s trademark bourbon, before smiling with the scene cutting to black and J.R.'s laugh echoing in the background to end the series. John Ross clashes with his uncle Bobby (Patrick Duffy) when he drills on Southfork, going against the wishes of his late grandmother, Miss Ellie (Barbara Bel Geddes). A heartbroken John Ross swears revenge on them, despite their new partnership. "Whether John Ross is headed into a corner or he's trying to get under someone's skin," John Ross views everything as a "challenge. [25] John Ross puts on a "front" as if he tries to convince himself that he is "just as conniving and slick" as his father; however, once he goes down this path, he realizes he needs J.R. more than he thought. Veteran stage actor Barbara Bel Geddes portrayed the Ewing family matriarch without issue until the 1983 season, but between seasons, Geddes had a quadruple bypass operation, putting her out of commission until late in the following season. She's also an author, she started a production company, and she works in support of several philanthropic efforts. Actress Victoria Principal did great work in the role, receiving some major award nominations for her portrayal. [25] So when John Ross suddenly doesn't have his father anymore, John Ross goes on a "dark mission." John Ross begins a romance and a business deal with Christopher's ex-wife and Cliff Barnes' daughter Pamela. The Ewings lose control of Ewing Global when an IPO results in a shady deal with Nicolas Trevino and his benefactor the Mendez-Ochoa drug cartel results in the cartel wins control of Ewing Global. Farlow was an interesting character, as he tried to navigate his attachment to the Ewing family while being overwhelmed by all the excess in front of him. One of the more intriguing roles on Dallas, Pam Ewing was always the outsider. Keel was a known commodity on Broadway before he made it to Hollywood. Christopher is trying to find his place in the Ewing family hierarchy, and live up to his father--which is a tall order, because Bobby is so well respected. Elena discovers his manipulations, dumps him, and reunites with Christopher. He had guest spots on a few popular television shows afterwards, including Freaks and Geeks and General Hospital. Like most of the stars of Dallas, Gray reprised the role in several of the offshoots and spinoffs, but she also continues to act in a variety of other roles. 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. Though his time with J.R. is cut short, John Ross takes what J.R. does teach him and decides to build on it. Hes going through so much emotionally in season two that were going to see many more colors to him. Brandee Cartwell (one-night stand). And, so I just knew that I had to try to come up with something kind of very intense. [2] The Huffington Post listed Henderson on their list of the Hottest Actors for the summer 2012 television season. Presley was actually the third actor to play her, however. Well beyond the show's initial conclusion, audience interest persisted, leading to the three-season "revival series" that aired starting in 2012. [31] J.R. also shows very little interest in the child, believing John Ross is actually Cliff Barnes's (Ken Kercheval) son, due to his and Sue Ellen's affair. The Ewings lose control of Ewing Global when anIPOresults in a shady deal withNicolas Trevinoand his benefactor the Mendez-Ochoa drug cartel; resulting in the cartel winning control of Ewing Global. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Henderson revealed to Soaps In Depth, "He's on a mission, and he's not going to let anybody get in his way." John Ross has a certain kind of intensity about him. John Ross proposes to Elena and she accepts. Putting it simply he's a sweetheart with a twist. 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. When the show ended, the record label folded three weeks later, so it all stopped really quickly. "[38] The actor was praised for his emotional performance in the season 2 finale in which John Ross learned the truth about his father's death. Eventually, like all things,Dallas ran its course. [11], "I approach the character with a sense of great abandonment. It is possible that a car bomb was planted on the orders of Elena's lover Nicolas Trevio, but the cliffhanger was never resolved. J.R. agrees to give Sue Ellen custody only if John Ross can choose where he lives; and he chooses to live at Southfork. John Ross is devastated by his father's death and vows revenge against the person responsible. [10] According to Henderson, the character is very "determined" and understands what he wants. John Ross ends up victorious when he aligns withJudith Ryland, who replaces Bobby as the new Texas Railroad Commissioner, meaning John Ross can complete his Arctic leases deal. [9] Joshua Harris then stepped into the role on September 27, 1985, in the episode "The Family Ewing." "As swaggering, cocksure, cowboy oilman John Ross Ewing, Josh Henderson has been proving he's more than worthy of his Ewing license plate, not to mention his magnum-size belt buckle. The family's new found peace is short-lived. From 1983, the role was played solely by child actor Omri Katz, who played the character until the series' conclusion in 1991. He was raised in Texas. AccessHollywood.coms newest Rising Star is about to show off some Texas-sized primetime soap chops when the rebooted show premieres at 9/8c on Wednesday night. How are you on the show? For years, Dallas was one of the most buzzed-about shows on television, known for its dramatic scheming and torturously suspenseful endings. In his final scene (the final scene of the series) he asks Bum to find his sister who he had only just found out about earlier in the episode from a secret file from Emma. When it was announced the continuation was a go, Henderson urged his agents to get him an audition. "[6] In addition to feuding over business, the two are embroiled in a love triangle with Jordana Brewster's Elena Ramos. We Loved It! This came after a 16-year gap in acting credits. Though he wasn't part of the ensemble when Dallas first began, it didn't take long for veteran actor Howard Keel to win over fans as Clayton Farlow. Cliff is falsely convicted of J.R.'s murder. He promises to steal the company out from under them and brings J.R. on as a partner.[32]. "With everything John Ross does in the future he'll hear his father's voice. However, Katz had quite a bit of success during his heyday, and a few major roles that nostalgic '90s kids are bound to remember. Omar Nobles listed John Ross and Pamela Rebecca's alliance during the season 2 premiere as one of the best moments of the episode. After Dallas ended, Keel only appeared in a few guest spots on various shows, including episodes of Murder, She Wrote and Walker, Texas Ranger. This material may not be republished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. [5] John Ross must contain his emotions to get what he wants. [2][3] Tension also stems from John Ross's romance with Christopher's ex-fiance, Elena Ramos. History Christopher was born on June 8, 1981. With the decision to continue Dallas on the TNT network, plans to recast were confirmed. The 45-year-old Cena - who was . Kercheval, like J.R. actor Larry Hagman, returned to his role as Cliff in Dallas TV movies and the reboot, and also appeared in several tv shows over the years once the series ended. [18] With John Ross "stuck in his father's old-school ways," and Christopher's new innovative approach, their being on opposing sides provides "great intensity. Bobby Ewing was kind of the odd man out on Dallas unlike his brother J.R., Bobby wasn't a horrible person. He resorts to drugs, alcohol and sex with Bobby's stepdaughter, Emma (Emma Bell) to cope. 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. "[4] Metcalfe said, "Christopher is a chip off the old block," referencing the character's similarities to Bobby. Obviously when JR passes its a brand new John Ross all over again. [15][16] It was not until he learned that original cast members Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy, and Linda Gray had signed on to play the characters of J.R., Bobby and Sue Ellen, that Metcalfe gladly accepted the role of Christopher. Josh may still be pinching himself, but he more than holds his own on the show alongside the veterans, and hes left a big impression on castmates like Brenda Strong, who plays Ann Ewing, the wife of Bobby Ewing. John Ross sees her as someone who can do his bidding for him, but he truly loves Elena. However, his happiness is short-lived: April is killed on the honeymoon. Miss Ellie Ewing had an interesting history on Dallasdue to some real-world situations. Kristin returns to Dallas claiming Christopher is J.R.'s son and tries to extort money from him. 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. Henderson also described the character as a schemer who is willing to stoop to any low to get what he wants. She was on the show at the very beginning, but was written out after the 1985 season. [11] Initial rumors said Kiefer Sutherland was in the running for the role of John Ross or Christopher. Being outnumbered on the Ewing Energies board, John Ross gets Elena's troublesome brother and business partner Drew arrested for unknowingly smuggling stolen goods, allowing Sue Ellen to claim her shares. She's also had several television roles, including a recurring part on Days of Our Livesand several guest spots on shows like Silk Stalkings, Family Law, Due South, and Kung Fu: The Legend Continues. 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.. However, he is definitely planning something big. [29] The following episode, "Love & Family" saw the couple's spontaneous Las Vegas wedding giving John Ross ownership of Pamela's shares of Barnes Global.