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Los Angeles Times3y
Fred Ward, rugged character actor from ‘The Right Stuff’ and ‘Tremors,’ dies
Fred Ward, the rough-hewn character actor known for his work in “The Right ... The movie, which starred Ward alongside a young Alec Baldwin, finally got made after director-screenwriter George ...
NPR3y
Actor Fred Ward dies. He had the right stuff in movies from 'Tremors' to 'The Player'
Actor Fred Ward has died, according to his publicist ... Ward went to acting school and got his start when he moved to Rome as a young man and worked as a mime, then a voice-over actor.
NBC News3y
Fred Ward, star of 'Tremors' and 'The Right Stuff,' dies at 79
Veteran actor Fred Ward, who parlayed rugged everyman ... The Final Insult." Ward's younger fans may know him best from the second season of "True Detective," the critically acclaimed HBO series.
The Daily Telegraph3y
Fred Ward, actor who came to fame fighting off giant killer worms in the monster movie Tremors – obituary
His career only took off after years of blue-collar jobs, and his experiences fed into his work on the screen Fred Ward, who has died aged 79, was a dependable character actor who achieved ...
CNN3y
Fred Ward, ‘The Right Stuff’ and ‘Short Cuts’ actor, dead at 79
Fred Ward, a veteran character actor in film and television, has died, according to his publicist Ron Hofmann. Ward, known for his work in “The Right Stuff,” “Short Cuts,” and numerous ...
Rolling Stone3y
Fred Ward, Versatile Character Actor in ‘Tremors’ and ‘The Right Stuff,’ Dead at 79
Fred Ward, the versatile character actor who starred in films like Tremors, The Right Stuff and Henry & June during a career that spanned five decades, has died at the age of 79. Ward’s rep ...
The Hollywood Reporter3y
Fred Ward, Actor in ‘Remo Williams,’ ‘Henry & June’ and ‘Tremors,’ Dies at 79
From left: Fred Ward, Kevin Bacon and Finn Carter in 1990’s ‘Tremors’ MCA/Universal Pictures/Photofest A job in construction on San Francisco’s transit system funded a trip to Europe ...
CBS News3y
Fred Ward, acclaimed film and television actor, has died at 79
Acclaimed actor Fred Ward, best known for his roles in films like "The Right Stuff," "Tremors" and "Escape From Alcatraz," died Sunday at age 79, his publicist confirmed to CBS News. Ward's cause ...
People3y
Fred Ward, Famed Character Actor, Dead at 79
PEOPLE confirms Fred Ward, an actor with a 40-plus-year career in television and film including memorable turns in Tremors and The Right Stuff, has died. His publicist, Ron Hofmann, confirmed to ...
Variety3y
Fred Ward, Star of ‘The Right Stuff,’ ‘Tremors,’ Dies at 79
The New York Times said: “‘Two Small Bodies’ is a sharply focused, intense drama about a woman whose young son ... performances. Fred Ward is an underused and underrated actor, an everyman ...
The Washington Post3y
Fred Ward, character actor with ‘The Right Stuff,’ dies at 79
Fred Ward, a grizzled character actor who showed a knack for comic timing and a wide dramatic range while playing dozens of film roles, including as the astronaut Virgil “Gus” Grissom in ...
New York Post3y
Fred Ward, ‘The Right Stuff’ and ‘Tremors’ actor, dead at 79
Fred Ward, the veteran character actor best known for his diverse roles in “Tremors,” “The Right Stuff” and Robert Altman’s “Short Cuts,” has died. He was 79. A rep for the “Exit ...