Richard Ward
Biography
Richard Ward was an American actor who worked in theater, television, and films from 1949 until his death in 1979. Born in Glenside, Pennsylvania, he spent a decade as a New York City police detective before acting and trained at the Actors Studio. His television debut came in 1950 on The Perry Como Show, followed by anthology dramas including Hallmark Hall of Fame, Playhouse 90, and Studio One. In the 1970s he became a familiar sitcom presence on All in the Family, The Jeffersons, and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, and he guested three times on Good Times as Henry, James's father. He played Captain Dobey in the pilot for Starsky & Hutch. On stage, he portrayed Willy Loman in a 1972 Baltimore Center Stage production of Death of a Salesman, the first African American staging of Arthur Miller's play, and his favorite stage role was in Ceremonies in Dark Old Men. He also had an extensive film career.
64years old at death
- Born Glenside
- Died Hollywood
- Star sign: PiscesThe sign runs February 19 to March 20
Movie Career
- Films
- 8
- Career span
- 16 years1964 to 1980
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Richard Ward shares three films with Yaphet Kotto, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
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Stuart RosenbergDirector, 1 film, 1980
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Barry ShearDirector, 1 film, 1972
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