Richard Ward

Actor

Biography

Richard Ward, (March 15, 1915 – July 1, 1979) was a gravel-voiced African American actor on the stage, television, and in films, from 1949 until his death. Though best known through his TV appearances late in life, both in sitcoms and police procedurals, Ward also had an extensive film resume and a distinguished stage career, one of the highlights of the latter being his portrayal of Willy Loman in the 1972 production of Death of a Salesman, staged in Baltimore's Center Stage (the first African American production of Arthur Miller's signature opus, produced with the playwright's blessing); Ward's own favorite among his theatrical vehicles was Ceremonies in Dark Old Men.

Personal Info

Occupation Actor

Place of Birth Glenside, Pennsylvania, US

Birthday 1915-03-15

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Filmography by Year

2012

1980

1979

1977

1976

1975

1974

1973

1972

1971

1969

1964

1963

1957