Charlotte Ross was born on January 21, 1968 in Winnetka, Illinois.

Charlotte was discovered in a theatre performance at the age of 13. At New Trier High School she continued her study in performing arts and trained at the Steppenwolf Theater and Second City in Chicago. Eventually parlaying her acting prowess onto the Los Angeles stage, she studied with renowned acting coach Roy London and performed at the Pasadena Playhouse and Tiffany Theatres.
Among her many talents, she also possesses an amazing singing voice. She studied opera for five years and her talent has been highlighted in almost every character that she has portrayed.

Charlotte is a talented actress possessed of invariable talent, range and beauty, all in clear evidence as she joins the cast of ABC's critically acclaimed "NYPD Blue". She portrays tough, Irish Detective Connie McDowell, taking over as the drama's female lead upon Kim Delaney's departure.
Previously Charlotte starred in the Showtime series "Beggars and Choosers". This affectionate satire was inspired by his experience in the television business and centered on characters attempting to survive in that chaotic and backstabbing world. Charlotte also starred in the television series "Trinity" and the NBC mini-series "A Will of Their Own". She had lead roles in "The Five Mrs. Buchanans" and "The Heights", and in the telefilms "A Kiss So Deadly" and "Fall Into Darkness" (both 1996).
Earlier Charlotte Ross garnered two Emmy Award nominations for her role on "Days of Our Lives".

Misspellings & aliases:
Charlot, Carlotte, Charlott, Charlote, Charlett, Charrlot, Charlet, Charrlott, Charlette, Charrlotte, Ros, Rosse, Rohss, Rooss, Rouss.