Fred Ward

Biography

Fred Ward (December 30, 1942 - May 5, 2022) was an American actor. He began his career in 1979 alongside Clint Eastwood in Escape from Alcatraz. He was best known for his starring roles in the motion pictures Remo Williams, Tremors, Henry & June, Short Cuts, The Right Stuff and Exit Speed. Ward also acted in European movies.

Known For

Grey's Anatomy

as Denny Duquette, Sr.

2 Guns

as Admiral Tuwey

True Detective

as Eddie Velcoro

Tremors

as Earl Bassett

Escape from Alcatraz

as John Anglin

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

as Rocco

Road Trip

as Earl Edwards

30 Minutes or Less

as The Major

Sweet Home Alabama

as Earl Smooter

Enough

as Jupiter