Fred Ward

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Characters played by Fred Ward

John Anglin — Escape from Alcatraz (1979)

John Anglin is the other bank-robbing Anglin brother and a former prison associate of Frank Morris. He becomes part of Morris's carefully prepared escape, helping create the dummy heads and raincoat raft and navigating the route from the cells to the shoreline. He ultimately leaves Alcatraz with Morris and Clarence Anglin.

Admiral Tuwey — 2 Guns (2013)

High-ranking Navy official and Quince's superior. He attempts to contain the scandal by ordering Quince's arrest but disavows Stig to protect the Navy's reputation, complicating the protagonists' efforts to expose the truth.

Walter Stuckel — The Player (1992)

The studio’s security chief who confronts Griffin Mill about David Kahane’s murder. Walter tells Griffin that the police know he was the last person to see David alive, increasing the pressure surrounding Griffin’s cover-up.

Earl Bassett — Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996)

Resourceful handyman and monster hunter, co-protagonist of the original film and sequel.

Earl Bassett — Tremors (1990)

Handyman and Val's partner, pragmatic survivor with a knack for improvisation.

Rocco — Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994)

Terrorist mastermind planning a prison break and attack.

Jupiter — Enough (2002)

Jupiter is Slim’s wealthy, estranged father. Initially denying knowledge of her existence and suspecting that she wants money, he changes after Mitch’s associates threaten him. Jupiter then sends Slim substantial funds to create a new life and identity and offers further help if needed.

FBI Agent Leon Ford — Chain Reaction (1996)

Ford is an FBI agent involved in questioning Eddie and Lily after the laboratory explosion and the evidence planted in their homes. He initially treats them as suspects, but later becomes convinced of their innocence. Alongside Doyle, he meets the pair after the C-Systems facility is destroyed and takes them to safety.

The Major — 30 Minutes or Less (2011)

Dwayne's wealthy and domineering father who controls the family's lottery winnings. He violently defends his home against the hitman Chango but is shot during the struggle. He later recuperates in a wheelchair and supports his son's new business venture in the epilogue.

Gus Grissom — The Right Stuff (1983)

A United States Air Force captain and Mercury Seven astronaut. He completes a sub-orbital flight similar to Shepard's, but his capsule's explosive hatch malfunctions, flooding the spacecraft with seawater. He escapes safely, but the sinking capsule and subsequent criticism over the hatch incident heavily impact his legacy.

Earl Edwards — Road Trip (2000)

Kyle's strict father, furious about car damage and credit card misuse.

Duncan Ashcroft — Armored (2009)

A law enforcement official who informs Ty about Jake's heroic actions and the potential reward money. He represents the authorities responding to the siege and coordinates the aftermath.

Career Overview

Fred Ward has 81 screen credits in a career dating back to 1974. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Tremors Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Tremors 2: Aftershocks, The Player, Tremors. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
81
Birth Date
1942-12-30 00:00:00
Birth Place
San Diego, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q350714), public domain (CC0).