FRED WARD (Earl) is an accomplished actor recognized for bringing to life complex characters in compelling ways. Ward has been sought by prominent directors such as Robert Altman for “The Player” and “Short Cuts,” Jonathan Demme for “Miami Blues” and “Swing Shift,” Walter Hill for “Southern Comfort,” Mike Nichols for “Silkwood,” Alan Rudolf for “Equinox,” Beth B for “Two Small Bodies,” Alain Robe-Grillet for “A Maddening Noise” and Sam Shepard for his play “Simpatico” at Joseph Papp’s Public Theatre under the playwright’s direction. Director Philip Kaufman, director of “Henry and June” and “The Right Stuff,” said that “it was great casting to have Fred play Henry Miller. He’s been studying for the role his whole life...”
“What distinguished Fred Ward,” said the late film critic Gene Siskel, “is his unique sense of humor. He can play comedy even better than action. He’s a lot more than a grizzled hunk.” Other credits include: “Road Trip,” “The Chaos Factor,” “Tremors,” “Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins,” “Dangerous Beauty,” “Chain Reaction,” “The Naked Gun 33 1/3:The Final Insult,” “Big Business,” “Uncommon Valor,” “Escape From Alcatraz” and “The Crow 3: Salvation.”
On television, Ward has starred in BBC’s “Invasion: Earth,” “Cast a Deadly Spell,” “Four Eyes and Six Guns,” and the PBS American Playhouse production of “Noon Wine.”
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