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Richard Ward | |
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| Born | March 15, 1915 Glenside, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | July 1, 1979 (aged 64) Coxsackie, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1949–1979 |
Richard Ward (March 15, 1915 – July 1, 1979) was an American actor on the stage, television, and in films, from 1949 until his death.[1][2]
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]
- ^ a b "Richard Ward: Played Grandpa Evans on TV's Good Times, Was Real-Life Detective". Toledo Blade. Associated Press. July 5, 1979. p. 21 – via Google News.
- ^ "Guide to Richard Ward Papers" (PDF). New York Public Library. Retrieved 2012-11-22.
- ^ "Black TV Cook Says Role is Not Degrading". Jet. December 11, 1975.
- ^ Murphy, Brenda (1995). "Production Chronology". Miller: Death of a Salesman (Plays in Production). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. p. 179. ISBN 0-521-47865-0.
- ^ Treaster, Joseph B.: "Richard Ward Dies; Stage and TV Actor". The New York Times. July 4, 1979.