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.

Fred Ward

Acting Born December 30, 1942 – Died May 8, 2022 San Diego, California, USA

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.

Known For

Grey's Anatomy

Denny Duquette, Sr.

ER

Eddie Wyczenski

True Detective

Eddie Velcoro

The Incredible Hulk

The Incredible Hulk

Lynch's Henchman

American Playhouse

Royal Earle Thompson

American Playhouse

Crouch (segment 'The Price of Life')

In Plain Sight

Frank Jergens / Frank Jerome

The Hitchhiker

Luthor Redmond

Escape from Alcatraz

John Anglin

Tremors

Earl Bassett

Chain Reaction

FBI Agent Leon Ford