Richard Ward (actor)
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Richard Ward (March 15, 1915 ā July 1, 1979) was a gravel-voiced Black American actor on the stage, television, and in films, from 1949 until his death.[1][2]
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Born | (1915-03-15)March 15, 1915 Glenside, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | July 1, 1979(1979-07-01) (aged 64) Coxsackie, New York, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1949ā1979 |
Though best known through his television 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).[1][3][4] Ward's own favorite among his theatrical vehicles was Ceremonies in Dark Old Men.[5]