Person
Fred Ward
Acting · 1942–2022 · San Diego, California, USA
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
Grey's Anatomy
Denny Duquette, Sr.
True Detective
Eddie Velcoro
ER
Eddie Wyczenski
The Incredible Hulk
1977
The Hitchhiker
Luthor Redmond
In Plain Sight
Frank Jergens / Frank Jerome
Joe Dirt
Joe's Dad
2 Guns
Admiral Tuwey
Thunderheart
Jack Milton
Tremors
Earl Bassett
Filmography
- 2014True DetectiveEddie Velcoro
- 20132 GunsAdmiral Tuwey
- 201130 Minutes or LessThe Major
- 2009ArmoredDuncan Ashcroft
- 2009The Wild StallionFrank
- 2009FarewellRonald Reagan
- 2009ManagementJerry
- 2008Exit SpeedSgt. Archie Sparks
- 2008In Plain SightFrank Jergens / Frank Jerome
- 2007Feast of LoveBat
- 2005Grey's AnatomyDenny Duquette, Sr.
- 2004Funky MonkeyDon Decker (scenes deleted)
- 2004The Last RideDarryl Kurtz
- 200410.5Roy Nolan
- 2004Coast to CoastHal Kressler
- 2003Masked and AnonymousDrunk
- 2003Realizing The Right StuffSelf
- 2002AbandonBill Stayton
- 2002Sweet Home AlabamaEarl Smooter
- 2002BirdseyeNolan Sharpless
- 2002EnoughJupiter
- 2001DiceGacy/Noah Aldis
- 2001Corky RomanoLeo Corrigan
- 2001Summer CatchSean Dunne
- 2001Full DisclosureJohn McWhirter
- 2001Joe DirtJoe's Dad
- 2001Wild IrisErrol Podubney
- 2000Jackie Bouvier Kennedy OnassisJohn Vernon 'Black Jack' Bouvier III
- 2000Jackie Bouvier Kennedy OnassisJohn Vernon "Black Jack" Bouvier III
- 2000The Vivero LetterAndrew Fallon
- 2000Road TripEarl Edwards
- 2000CircusElmo
- 2000The Chaos FactorMax Camden
- 2000The Crow: SalvationThe Captain
- 2000Altman on His Own TermsSelf
- 1999Red TeamRandall Brooks
- 1998Invasion: EarthMaj. Gen. David Reece
- 1998Dangerous BeautyDomenico Venier
- 1997Best MenSheriff Phillips
- 1997Gun
- 1997...First Do No HarmDave Reimuller
- 1996The WestSelf / Charles Goodnight (voice)
- 1996Chain ReactionFBI Agent Leon Ford
- 1996Tremors II: AftershocksEarl Bassett
- 1995The Blue VillaFrank
- 1994EREddie Wyczenski
- 1994Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final InsultRocco
- 1993Short CutsStuart Kane
- 1993Two Small BodiesLt. Brann
- 1993Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver CountrySelf
- 1992Four Eyes and Six-GunsWyatt Earp
- 1992EquinoxMr. Paris
- 1992Bob RobertsChip Daley
- 1992The Dark WindLieutenant Joe Leaphorn
- 1992The PlayerWalter Stuckel
- 1992ThunderheartJack Milton
- 1991Cast a Deadly SpellDet. Harry Philip Lovecraft
- 1990Henry & JuneHenry Miller
- 1990Miami BluesSergeant Hoke Moseley
- 1990CatchfirePauling
- 1990TremorsEarl Bassett
- 1988The Prince of PennsylvaniaGary Marshetta
- 1988Big BusinessRoone Dimmick
- 1988Off LimitsDix
- 1987The Price of Life
- 1986Florida StraitsLucky Boone
- 1985Remo Williams: The Adventure BeginsRemo Williams
- 1985Secret AdmirerLou Fimple
- 1985Noon WineRoyal Earle Thompson
- 1984UFOriaSheldon Bart
- 1984Swing ShiftBiscuits Toohey
- 1983Uncommon ValorWilkes
- 1983SilkwoodMorgan
- 1983The HitchhikerLuthor Redmond
- 1983The Right StuffGus Grissom
- 1982Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle SwannLyle Swann
- 1981Southern ComfortReece
- 1980CarnyJack
- 1980Belle StarrNed Christie
- 1980Cardiac ArrestJamie
- 1979Escape from AlcatrazJohn Anglin
- 1977The Incredible Hulk
- 1975Hearts of the WestSam (uncredited)
- 1974Ginger in the MorningTruck Driver
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