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David S. Ward

Film Director / Screenwriter | * 10/25/1945 (78) | Providence, Rhode Island (United States of America (USA))
David Schad Ward (born October 25, 1945) is an American screenwriter and film director. 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. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Romance / Love

Known for these Movies & Shows

A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster. ...

The Sting

PG

1973 | 4.0/5 | 2h 9min
Comedy, Crime, Drama
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When Rachel Phelps inherits the Cleveland Indians from her deceased husband, she's determined to move the team to a warmer climate—but only a losing season will make that possible, which should be e ...

Major League

R

1989 | 3.5/5 | 1h 47min
Comedy
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When Sam Baldwin's wife dies, he is left to bring up his eight-year-old son Jonah alone, and decides to move to Seattle to make a new start. On Christmas Eve, Jonah rings a radio phone-in with his Chr ...

Sleepless in Seattle

PG

1993 | 3.4/5 | 1h 45min
Comedy, Drama, Romance / Love
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After losing in the ALCS the year before, the Cleveland Indians are determined to make it into the World Series this time! However, they first have to contend with Rachel Phelps again when she buys ba ...

Major League II

PG

1994 | 2.9/5 | 1h 45min
Comedy
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Awards & Nominations for David S. Ward

Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay 2x Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay
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Movies with David S. Ward as Actor(2)

as himself2009 Tales from the Script
as himself2005 The Art of 'The Sting'

Movies with David S. Ward as Crew(22)

Writing/Writer2022 I'll Find You
Production/Producer2012 Bloodwork
Writing/Screenplay2006 Flyboys
Writing/Characters1998 Major League: Back to the Minors
Directing/Director1996 Down Periscope
Directing/Director1994 Major League II
Production/Producer1994 Major League II
Writing/Characters1994 Major League II
Directing/Director1993 The Program
Writing/Writer1993 The Program
Writing/Screenplay1993 Sleepless in Seattle
Directing/Director1991 King Ralph
Writing/Screenplay1991 King Ralph
Directing/Director1989 Major League
Writing/Screenplay1989 Major League
Writing/Screenplay1988 The Milagro Beanfield War
Writing/Writer1986 Saving Grace
Writing/Writer1983 The Sting II
Directing/Director1982 Cannery Row
Writing/Writer1982 Cannery Row
Writing/Writer1973 The Sting
Writing/Writer1973 Steelyard Blues

Full Name: David Ward
Born: Thursday, 10/25 1945 (October) in Providence, Rhode Island (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 78 years + 184 days)
Zodiac sign: Scorpio (Chinese zodiac sign: Rooster)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Pomona College, USC School of Cinematic Arts, University of California, Los Angeles, University of Southern California, Sunny Hills High School
Employer: Chapman University
Member of: Writers Guild of America, West
Spouses (current/former): Rosanna DeSoto
Other names for David S. Ward (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Joaquin Montana" (Pseudonym)
"David Ward"
"David Schad Ward"
David S. Ward frequently works together with these people:
Robert Redford (4x, Actor)
Dennis Haysbert (3x, Actor)
Corbin Bernsen (3x, Actor)
Tony Bill (3x, Actor)
James Gammon (3x, Actor)
Kevin Crowley (3x, Actor)
Bob Uecker (3x, Actor)
Michael Phillips (3x, Crew)
Victor Hammer (3x, Crew)
Peter Hanson (3x, Crew)
Edward D. Markley (3x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:10760, Added: 05/06/2018, Last updated: 04/13/2024