Fred Ward movies

He began his career 1979 on the side of Clint Eastwood in Escape from Alcatraz. After his air force time he had many jobs like lumberjack or short-order-cook. After he hitchhiked from Alaska to San Francisco, he was sure, he must become an actor.

Philip Kaufman once called him "The first cult actor of 2000".Early lifeWard was born in San Diego, California of Scottish-Irish and Native American descent. Before acting, Ward spent three years in the United States Air Force. He was also a boxer, and worked as a lumberjack in Alaska. He became an actor after studying at New Yorks Herbert Berghof Studio and in Rome. While in Italy he dubbed Italian movies and worked as a mime until he made his debut in two Roberto Rossellini films. Upon returning stateside in the early 70s, Ward spent time working in experimental theater and doing some television work.

Fred Ward Movies

All movies starring Fred Ward.

• Abandon
• Dangerous Beauty
• Enough
• Escape from Alcatraz
• Joe Dirt
• Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult
• Road Trip
• The Feast of Love
• The I Scream Man
• Exit Speed