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Fred Ward

83 yearsDecember 30, 1942San Diego, California, USAPopularity 1.8

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.

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Known For

Tremors poster
6.9
Tremors
1990
as Earl Bassett
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult poster
6.5
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
1994
as Rocco
Dangerous Beauty poster
7.0
Dangerous Beauty
1998
as Domenico Venier
Bob Roberts poster
6.5
Bob Roberts
1992
as Chip Daley

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.

Career

Filmography

Dangerous Beauty poster
7.0
Dangerous Beauty
1998
as Domenico Venier
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult poster
6.5
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
1994
as Rocco
Bob Roberts poster
6.5
Bob Roberts
1992
as Chip Daley
Tremors poster
6.9
Tremors
1990
as Earl Bassett
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