Ross Barton was a character in the British soap opera Emmerdale. He was played by Michael Parr from 2013 until 2018. In the show, Ross was involved in a storyline where he was the victim of an acid attack. He succumbed to his injuries and died in the hospital as his family and friends watched on. Since leaving Emmerdale, Michael Parr has been exploring theatre and film opportunities. Ross Barton has not been seen in the village of Emmerdale since 2018 when he made an exit alongside partner Rebecca White. However, there have been rumors of his return to the show, but Mike Parr, the actor who played Ross, has confirmed that he has no plans to return to Emmerdale at the moment.