Fred Ward

Movie Actor

Birthday December 30, 1942

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace San Diego, CA

DEATH DATE May 8, 2022 (79)

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About

San Diego native who starred in Escape from Alcatraz and Southern Comfort. His other notable films include Tremors, Road Trip, and Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult. He amassed over 80 credits throughout his long acting career. 

Before Fame

He dedicated three years of his life to serving in the United States Air Force.

Trivia

He once worked as a lumberjack in Alaska. The last film he appeared in was the TV Movie version of Tremors, which was released in 2018. 

Family Life

He separated from his first wife, Silvia Ward and later married Marie France.

Associated With

He starred in his first hit film, Escape from Alcatraz, with Clint Eastwood.