Richard Ward
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.
Filmography (35 titles)
All Men's Dead
Heinrich Maksimov · 2012
6.6ShowAmerican Playhouse
Mill Hand · 1982
7.1MovieBrubaker
Abraham · 1980
6.9MovieThe Jerk
Father · 1979
7.0MoviePolice Story: No Margin for Error
1978
6.0MovieFreeman
Ned · 1977
6.8MovieContract on Cherry Street
Jack Kittens · 1977
6.3MovieFamily Enforcer
Gunsmith · 1976
7.3ShowMary Hartman, Mary Hartman
Dewey · 1976
7.3ShowStarsky & Hutch
J.T. Washington · 1975
7.0ShowBeacon Hill
William Piper · 1975
6.6MovieMandingo
Agamemnon · 1975
6.9MovieStarsky & Hutch
Captain Dobey · 1975
7.3ShowThe Jeffersons
1975
6.5ShowBaretta
Santine · 1975
5.8MovieFor Pete's Sake
Bernie · 1974
10.0MovieSty of the Blind Pig
Blind Jordan · 1974
8.0ShowGood Times
1974
6.3MovieCops and Robbers
Paul Jones · 1973
7.0ShowPolice Story
1973
6.7MovieAcross 110th Street
Doc Johnson · 1972
6.3ShowThe Brian Keith Show
1972
7.5ShowSanford and Son
1972
6.5MovieBrother John
Frank · 1971
7.8ShowAll in the Family
Ed Lewis · 1971
7.4ShowThe Immortal
1970
6.7MovieThe Learning Tree
Booker Savage · 1969
Barefoot in Athens
Satyros · 1966
7.4MovieNothing But a Man
Mill Hand · 1964
6.3MovieBlack Like Me
Burt Wilson · 1964