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Fred Ward

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Born: December 30, 1942
Died: May 8, 2022
From: San Diego, California, USA

Also known as

Freddie Joe "Fred" Ward · فرد وارد

Biography

Freddie Joe Ward (December 30, 1942 – May 8, 2022) was an American actor. He began his career in 1979 alongside Clint Eastwood in Escape from Alcatraz. He was best known for his starring roles in the films Remo Williams, Tremors, Henry & June, Short Cuts, The Right Stuff, and Exit Speed. Ward also acted in several European movies.

Known for

Tremors 2: Aftershocks

Escape from Alcatraz

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

Chain Reaction

Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins

Filmography

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2014

True Detective

Acting (Eddie Velcoro) 2 EP

2013

Acting (Admiral Tuwey)

2011

30 Minutes or Less

Acting (The Major)

2009

Acting (Duncan Ashcroft)

The Wild Stallion

Acting (Frank)

Acting (Ronald Reagan)

Acting (Jerry)

2008

Acting (Sgt. Archie Sparks)

In Plain Sight

Acting (Frank Jergens / Frank Jerome) 1 EP

2007

Feast of Love

Acting (Bat)

2005

Grey's Anatomy

Acting (Denny Duquette, Sr.) 1 EP

2004

Funky Monkey

Acting (Don Decker (scenes deleted))

The Last Ride

Acting (Darryl Kurtz)

Acting (Roy Nolan) 2 EP

Coast to Coast

Acting (Hal Kressler)

2003

Masked and Anonymous

Acting (Drunk)

Realizing The Right Stuff

Acting (Self)

2002

Acting (Bill Stayton)

Sweet Home Alabama

Acting (Earl Smooter)

Acting (Nolan Sharpless)

Acting (Jupiter)

2001

Acting (Gacy/Noah Aldis) 6 EP

Corky Romano

Acting (Leo Corrigan)

Summer Catch

Acting (Sean Dunne)

Full Disclosure

Acting (John McWhirter)

Acting (Joe's Dad)

Acting (Errol Podubney)

2000

Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis

Acting (John Vernon 'Black Jack' Bouvier III) 2 EP

Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis

Acting (John Vernon "Black Jack" Bouvier III)

The Vivero Letter

Acting (Andrew Fallon)

Acting (Earl Edwards)

Acting (Elmo)