David S. Ward | |
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Born | David Schad Ward October 25, 1945 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Other names | David Ward |
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Years active | 1973–present |
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Children | 2, including Sylvana |
David Schad Ward (born October 25, 1945) is an American screenwriter and film director.[1] He was nominated for two Academy Awards for his screenplays for the films The Sting (1973) and Sleepless in Seattle (1993), winning for the former. He was also nominated for a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Writers Guild of America Awards.